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Mark Empting Leads Clay Co. Sheriff Race

MOORHEAD, Minn. – With 34 out of the 58 precincts reporting in the Clay County Sheriff Primary, the department’s Lt. Mark Empting leads the way with 39% of the vote. He joined KVRR Local News at 9:00 to discuss the race. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: CLAY COUNTY, Mark Empting, minnesota, MN, moorhead, SHERIFF

Parents Lose Their Only Child After Freak Swing Set Accident

Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he's responded to in his 19-year career

ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Police in Zumbrota, Minnesota are investigating after a swing set collapsed, killing a 4-year-old child Monday morning. Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he’s responded to in his 19-year career. “I have no way to explain why or how such a terrible thing would happen to anybody’s family, let alone theirs,” said Schroeder….

EXCLUSIVE: KVRR Sits Down with Vikings First-Round Draft Pick Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes was selected 30th overall in the 2018 draft

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Mike Hughes is preparing for his first preseason action as the team heads to Denver. Hughes, a cornerback out of Central Florida, was selected 30th overall. In this sit-down interview with KVRR Sports Director Keith Albertson, Hughes discusses which veterans have taken him under their wing, Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports…

Report alleges MN AG Lori Swanson used government employees for campaign work

(KMSP) – According to an investigation by an online news organization, Attorney General Lori Swanson inappropriately used government employees to work on her campaigns. The allegations were published by the “Intercept,” an outlet that prides itself on what they call “adversarial journalism.” Meanwhile, the Swanson campaign argues it’s a solely an attempt to settle political scores. But at least one former employee in the…

DFL Endorsed MN AG Candidate Matt Pelikan Promotes Economic Opportunity

Matt Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees

FARGO, N.D.–A DFL Attorney General candidate is making his way across the state of Minnesota! Matt Pelikan is a Northfield native and has worked as a private-practice attorney at a Minneapolis law office. Pelikan wants to enforce consumer laws, fight wage theft, promote unions, and fight on behalf of immigrants and refugees. As Attorney General, Pelikan says he plans to…

Alexandria Woman Killed In Crash In Carlton County

84-year-old Darlene Lewis-Lucas was killed near Twin Lakes Township

CARLTON COUNTY, Minn. — An Alexandria woman is dead after a crash Sunday on I-35 in Carlton County, Minnesota. 84-year-old Darlene Lewis-Lucas was killed near Twin Lakes Township. The state patrol says shortly before 3:15 p.m., Lewis-Lucas was attempting to make a U-turn using a median crossover from I-35 southbound when her vehicle was hit by a pickup. The pickup’s…

Hawley Golden Rider Annual Fun Horse Show Pauses Competition, Celebrates the Sport

Riders from all different backgrounds and levels of expertise could participate

HAWLEY, Minn. — When 12–year–old Peyton Lewis and her horse, Pebbles, trot into a show, there’s only one thing on Lewis’ mind. “We’ve got to keep this clean. We’ve gotta go fast,” Peyton Lewis said. This year is the first time you will see the pair racing with one another at the Hawley Golden Rider Annual Fun Horse Show, but…

Moorhead Woman Arrested For Assaulting Officers

MOORHEAD, Minn. – A Moorhead woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting officers. Police responded to the Northsider Bar around 6:45 where they say a woman was swearing at staff and refusing to leave. Authorities say officers were trying to handcuff 54-year-old Michelle Swenson when she scratched and gouged them, enough to draw blood. She has been arrested for two counts…

Charges: Inmate used hammer, homemade knives to attack MN Corrections Officer

STILLWATER, Minn. (KMSP) – Charges have been filed against Edward Johnson, the man that killed Stillwater Correctional Officer Joseph Gomm last month. Johnson faces one felony count of second degree murder and one felony count of second degree assault. The charges also detail the way Johnson went about the attack, including the fact that he used a prison-issued hammer and two…

Minnesota Law Requiring Law Enforcement To Test Rape Kits in Timely Manner Takes Effect

Moorhead Police tell us the department has not had issues with untested rape kits

ST. PAUL, Minn. — In 2015, the BCA found there were more than 3,400 untested rape kits. Today, that all changes. “After a rape kit is done and the hospital sends notice to law enforcement, after 10 days, law enforcement must pick it up. Then after it’s picked up, they have 60 days to send it to the BCA,” said…