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Decades of History on Display at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

Families say the event is a good way to teach kids about work ethic and life before modern technology

August 31, 2019

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ROLLAG, Minn. — Steam threshers are showing off decades of history at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. The Risbrudt family is showing off a 1917 Case steam engine. It’s been in the family for three generations. “It’s great heritage and fun to keep it going,” Tim Risbrudt said. His father got it three decades ago. “We played with steam…

Couple Dead in Murder-Suicide in Norman County, MN

August 30, 2019

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NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities are investigating a murder-suicide in rural Gary, Minnesota. Deputies responded around 5:00 PM Thursday. They found 62-year-old Duane Carlsrud, his 61-year-old wife Rebecca and their pet dead. The Sheriff’s Office says the Carlsruds died from gunshot wounds. Police say there’s no threat to the public. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: Duane Carlsrud, Gary, minnesota, MN, NORMAN…

Two Women Arrested After Moorhead Chase

August 29, 2019

Site Staff,

Star RacineMOORHEAD, Minn. – Authorities make two arrests after a pursuit in Moorhead. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy tried to stop a vehicle with “a fugitive inside” around 3:00 Thursday. The vehicle went through South Moorhead, south on 8th Street to 50th Avenue South into the Bluestem area. A detective with Moorhead Police used stop sticks which…

MN mom secures spot on MasterChef’s Top 6

August 29, 2019

KVRR Staff,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – One of Minnesota’s own is among some of the best chefs in the entire country. Shari Mukherjee is now in the top six of Fox’s hit show MasterChef. She held a viewing party Wednesday night at the not-yet-opened Figue store in Rochester. She used its brand new kitchen to serve some of her dishes during the viewing…

Clearbrook Rep. Grossell removed from committees over alleged threats to law enforcement

August 28, 2019

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has removed Republican Rep. Matt Grossell from two committees after a disorderly night at a St. Paul hotel this spring in which Grossell allegedly scuffled with a security guard. Hortman removed Grossell from the Public Safety and Judiciary committees over the alleged incident on May 4, which she resulted in charges…

MN 1st, ND 48th in Toughest Drunk Driving Laws & Penalties Study

August 28, 2019

Site Staff,

A study by a Utah–based personal injury law firm ranks Minnesota as having the strictest drunk driving laws in country. Siegfried & Jensen’s study looks at 21 different areas including drunk driving crashes and arrests, jail time, fines and license suspensions. Minnesota ranks well for having high penalties and fines. The State Patrol says the first DWI arrest can cost…

Man Accused Of Killing His Parents In Long Prairie Returned To Minnesota From Mexico

Dylan Bennett was booked into jail pending charges of second-degree murder

August 26, 2019

TJ Nelson,

TODD CO., Minn. — Dylan Bennett, the man wanted for the double murders of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota, is back in Todd County. Bennett was booked into jail Monday morning pending charges of second-degree murder. He was arrested Saturday at a hotel in Cancun, Mexico. Barry and Carol Bennett were found dead in their home Tuesday by deputies…

Find A Great Deal While Helping Haiti at a Moorhead Church

August 23, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – United Hearts for Haiti is hosting a Rummage Sale at Bridgepointe Community Church in Moorhead this weekend Items such as furniture, tools, bikes, and much more are being sold to raise money to continue building a trade school in rural Haiti. The school will be used to teach electricians, welders and plumbers. “There is a lot of…

Charges: Suspect shot parents in Long Prairie, MN & flew to Cancun

August 23, 2019

KVRR Staff,

(F0x 9) The 22-year-old suspect charged with killing his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota has flown to Mexico, officials said. According to the criminal complaint, Dylan John Bennett is charged with two counts of murder after his mother and father were found shot dead in their home around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21. They have been identified as 66-year-old Carol Bennett and…

Nearly 700 Drivers Cited During First Week of Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law

It's probably no surprise that Hennepin County tops the list with 286 citations

August 21, 2019

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Numbers are out from the first week of enforcement of Minnesota’s new hands-free law. Deputies and troopers cited nearly 700 drivers statewide for violating the law which makes it illegal to hold your phone in your hand while driving in Minnesota. It’s probably no surprise that Hennepin County tops the list with 286 citations. The most…