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MN Congressional Hotdish Competition Displays The Diversity of the State’s Delicious Dish

April 9, 2019

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON – The Minnesota delicacy hotdish is so powerful that it brings lawmakers from both parties together in Washington. Sen. Tina Smith hosts the ninth annual Minnesota Congressional Delegation Hotdish Competition. Congresswoman Betty McCollum from the state’s fifth district takes home the gold with her Hotdish A-Hmong Friends. Other dishes showing off Minnesota’s diversity include Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Little Moga-hot-dishu and…

Dilworth Police Officer Hurt in Head-On Crash, Returns to Shift

April 8, 2019

Site Staff,

DILWORTH, Minn. – A Dilworth Police officer is the definition of dedication. Officer Elias Hoversten’s squad car was hit head–on. He went to the hospital and then returned to work. Chief Ty Sharpe says Officer Hoversten suffered a twisted arm, cracked neck, hurt his knee and received chemical burns. On its Facebook page, the department says “They build them tough in…

Warroad Police Officer Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct & Kidnapping

April 3, 2019

TJ Nelson,

WARROAD, Minn. – A Warroad police officer is behind bars after an investigation by the Minnesota BCA. Agents arrested 29-year-old Joshua Demmerly. He is charged with kidnapping, third degree criminal sexual conduct and stalking. The investigation is ongoing. The BCA is asking for any other possible victims to call the tip line at 1-877-996-6222. Categories: Crime, Local News, Minnesota News…

Waubun School Lockdown Lifted After Report of Person With Weapon

April 2, 2019

Site Staff,

WAUBUN, Minn. – Waubun High School was under lockdown for nearly three hours Tuesday because of a report of a person with a gun near the building. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says the Becker County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 11:00 AM. White Earth Police, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol responded and the school…

MN Schools Won’t be Penalized for Snow Days Under Lawmakers’ Deal

March 27, 2019

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) -Minnesota schools won’t face financial penalties for calling several snow days this winter under a deal struck by the House and Senate. The agreement allows school districts to wipe away all of their days canceled for “health and safety” reasons. Districts would have to pay hourly workers or offer additional work to make up for lost wages….

Minnesota deputy finds pig in swerving driver’s lap

March 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

Causes for #distracteddriving: ✅ Talking on phone ???? ✅ Texting ???? ✅ Eating fast food ???? ✅ Changing radio station ???? ✅ Putting on makeup ???? ✅ Having a pig ???? on your lap…now that was a first even for us. pic.twitter.com/6OtUDHIniv — Chisago Co Sheriff (@ChisagoCountySO) March 26, 2019 (FOX 9) – Officials in Chisago County, Minnesota are sharing a strange…

Gov. Walz Discusses Flood Fight with Moorhead Officials

March 25, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Clay County is issuing a state of emergency and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited Moorhead to speak with local officials. Walz doesn’t expect Clay County to be “out of the woods” for the next three to four weeks. He stressed the importance of getting ahead with sandbagging. He also said we get better and better each time we…

Hands-free driving requirement clears MN Senate, allows scarves, hijabs to hold phone

March 25, 2019

KVRR Staff,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate voted overwhelmingly to ban drivers from using cell phones except in hands-free mode. The Senate’s 56-10 vote followed a similarly overwhelming vote in the House earlier this month. It clears the way for negotiations between the two chambers over their differing versions. The hands-free bill got stuck in the Senate a year ago, and family members of…

Minnesota farmers carefully watching thaw for planting season

March 22, 2019

KVRR Staff,

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (FOX 9) – Minnesota farmers are on edge, waiting to see what spring will bring for their crops because a little flooding could do a lot of damage. For farmer and seed salesman Greg Brand, one look at the remaining snow piles and standing water on his land makes him wonder how soon he and his fellow farmers will be able to begin…

Help Find Moorhead Girl Last Seen Two Months Ago

March 22, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Center for Missing and Exploited Children needs help finding a 14-year-old Moorhead girl. Tim’Monique Davis was last seen on January 20th. She may still be in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Tim’Monique is 5’6″ tall, weighs 189 pounds and has brown eyes. If you’ve seen her, call the Red River Dispatch Center at 701-451-7660. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…