Minnesota State Patrol

Fargo man arrested after high-speed chase in Clay County

The vehicle reached speeds of 120 mph

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in the Clay County Jail for Felony Fleeing, Felony Possession of Stolen Vehicle, and outstanding warrants in North Dakota. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says on Friday, a Glyndon Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop for reckless driving.  The driver fled eastbound on Highway 10 from Glyndon. A deputy located…

Minnesota State Patrol has tips for staying safe on the roads over Memorial Day Weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – With more traffic and construction, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day can be the most dangerous on our roadways. Sergeant Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol says that with more people out traveling over the summer, the roadways can become more dangerous than you may think. “With Memorial Weekend just being a busy…

Two injured after crash in wet conditions on I-94

Two people are injured after a three-vehicle crash in wet conditions on I-94 in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two people are injured after a three-vehicle crash in wet conditions on I-94 in Moorhead. Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened on eastbound I-94 just before the exit onto 8th Street in Moorhead around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon. A Ford pickup rear-ended a Kia Sorento, which caused it to sideswipe a Jeep Cherokee. The driver of…

Fatal crash in Pine River Township, Minnesota

PINE RIVER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two people die in a crash in Pine River Township, 30 miles south of Walker. The crash was reported just after midnight. Minnesota State Patrol says the pickup driver, 32-year-old Kyle Jones and 30-year-old passenger, Mandy Tellinghuisen, both of  Bayport, were traveling westbound on 24th Street Southwest when they collided head-on with a car. The…

Driver with serious injuries after semi vs car crash on I94

I94 Exit 50, Minn. (KVRR) – On Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to a crash between a vehicle and semi on westbound I94 near exit 50. The driver of the vehicle was ejected with serious injuries and was airlifted to Fargo for medical treatment. There were no injuries to the semi driver and the crash remains under investigation….

2 crashes out near Downer

DOWNER, Minn. (KVRR) – Early Monday morning, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to an overturn semi on I-94 at around one mile East of Downer. Hours later while crews were still out there two cars crashed alongside the original scene. The semi crash was called in around 3:30 a.m. and the driver was taken to a hospital for non-life threatening…

Grass fire along Hwy 10 just east of Glyndon

(Sgt. Jesse Grabow/Minnesota State Patrol)CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – With the warmer temps and high winds, that means we are going to be seeing more situation like this. Minnesota State Patrol says troopers and firefighters responded to a grass fire this afternoon on Highway 10 just east of Glyndon. Crews were able to put out the fire and the call…

Minnesota campaign takes aim at distracted driving

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  April is Distracted Driving awareness month and Minnesota Department of Public Safety is taking the opportunity to remind drivers that distraction-free driving is safe driving. Throughout the month, law enforcement agencies will be dedicating extra time aiming to eliminate distracted driving in Minnesota. Over the last 5 years distracted driving has contributed to over 30,000 crashes…