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Investigators say family’s dog caused apartment fire in Dilworth

August 18, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The State Fire Marshal says the actions of a family’s dog led to an apartment fire Wednesday in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff and Dilworth Fire Chief Mark Empting says food was being cooked in a toaster on a stove, when the dog got onto the counter and turned on the burners while trying to get to…

Fire damages Dilworth apartment building

August 17, 2022

Jim Monk,

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – No injuries were reported in a fire in an apartment building in Dilworth. Fire departments from Dilworth and Moorhead responded to the call just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at 603 1st Avenue Northwest in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff and Dilworth Fire Chief Mark Empting says first arriving crews found smoke coming from out of apartments on…

Mutual aid continues in Cass and Clay counties

After a little over a year without a mutual aid agreement due to a change in Minnesota law, North Dakota law enforcement annouce they're ready to help their neighbors to the east.

May 27, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) – After a little over a year without a mutual aid agreement due to a change in Minnesota law, North Dakota law enforcement announce they’re ready to help their neighbors to the east. A Minnesota law that went into effect in March of 2021 changed how officers can use deadly force if a reasonable apparent threat of death…

Man who died in Clay County house fire identified

April 1, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A man who died in a rural Clay County house fire last month has been identified as 76-year-old Terry Steinwag. The March 12 fire destroyed the home at 26627 43rd Ave. N. The home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Sheriff Mark Empting says Steinwag was identified “by circumstance” because the medical examiner was not…

Sheriff identifies drivers in school bus/pickup crash

October 18, 2021

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting has released the names of the drivers in an Oct. 14 crash involving a school bus and a pickup north of Moorhead. Four students and the driver of the pickup, 30-year-old Joel Shipley, of Fargo were injured. Sixty-one-year-old Todd Kappes, of Ada was the driver of the school bus. Empting says…

Clay County Sheriff says social gathering restrictions will be ‘difficult’ to enforce

Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order on Tuesday limiting the size of social gatherings to no more than 10 people and no more than three households.

November 11, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – More restrictive changes are coming to Minnesota as the state tries to limit the uptick in COVID-19 cases. Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order that set a curfew of 10 p.m. for bars and restaurants, limits the number of guests at weddings to 50 people and allows for no more than 10 people from no more…

Sheriff: Minnesota’s new pandemic restrictions are ‘big government overstep’

November 11, 2020

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A northwestern Minnesota sheriff says Gov. Tim Walz’s latest executive order, which limits the size of private gatherings would be difficult to enforce. The order restricts all social gatherings in Minnesota, including private events, to 10 people or less. It also bans gatherings involving members of more than 3 households, regardless of the size of the…

Clay County Sheriff’s Office requests public input on body cameras

The Sheriff's Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law.

August 26, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon be purchasing body worn cameras for its deputies. The Sheriff’s Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law. The public is encouraged to provide comments on which cameras the Sheriff’s Office should purchase as well as the camera policy. Information and frequently asked questions about body worn…

Man Leads Officers On Chase With Large U-Haul Truck

Authorities eventually discontinued the chase because of the large size of the truck and his erratic driving

September 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

CLAY CO., Minn. — Officials in Clay County are searching for a Moorhead man after he escaped from authorities Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Mark Empting says they received information that Ryan Morisch, who is wanted on drug-related warrants, was at the Dilworth Walmart. Morisch fled in a large rented U-Haul truck. Authorities eventually discontinued the chase because of the large size…

Man Released From Clay County Jail Returned Two Hours Later On Murder Warrant

an arrest warrant was issued in Ramsey County for antonio Johnson

July 15, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, MN — It didn’t take long for a newly-released Clay County jail inmate to find himself back in custody. 31-year-old Antonio Johnson was released around 1:30 p.m. after being held for disturbing the peace and obstruction. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says about a half hour later, an arrest warrant was issued in Ramsey County where Johnson is wanted…