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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

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…

Man Suspected Of Killing Parents In Long Prairie, Minnesota Captured In Mexico

Retired NFL player Barry Bennett and his wife Carol were found dead in their home on Tuesday

TODD CO., Minn. — Authorities have arrested the man wanted for the double murder of his parents in Long Prairie, Minnesota. On Friday, police said it was believed Dylan Bennett had fled to Cancun, Mexico after the murders. His parents, retired NFL player Barry Bennett and his wife Carol, were found dead in their home. Information gathered by the Todd…

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

(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…

Vikings Thielen Hosts Youth Football Camp in Fargo

First Time Hosting Camp in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — All-Pro Minnesota Vikings receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen was back in Fargo Thursday to host his Thielen Foundation Football Camp for kids at Shanley high school for the first time. The camp hosted kids from kindergarten to eighth grade including Thielen’s son, Asher. Fargo was the last stop of his camp for the summer. He…

Central Cass, Kindred-Richland Softball Advance to Class B State Championship Game

The Squirrels defeated Hillsboro/Central Valley 4-3, Vikings took down Des Lac Burlington 8-4

FARGO, N.D. — After Friday’s semifinals, just two teams remain trying to claim the 2019 Class-B State softball championship and both teams are from the East Region. (E1) Central Cass 4, (E3) Hillsboro/Central Valley 3 (E4) Kindred-Richland 8, Des Lacs Burlington/Lewis & Clark 4 Categories: High School, KVRR Sports Extra, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Central Cass Softball, Class B State…

Vikings Looking for Best Players Available in this Week’s Draft

General Manager Rick Spielman said he won't necessarily pick based on team need

EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings are slotted with their first pick in the 2019 NFL draft at No. 18 overall. That would be their earliest selection in a draft since 2015 when the Vikes went with cornerback Trae Waynes at No. 11. The next year, Minnesota went with cornerback Mackensie Alexander in the second round and last year took cornerback…

Mahnomen-Waubun Honored as 2019 MN Football Community of the Year

MAHNOMEN & WAUBUN, Minn. – The Vikings congratulate Mahnomen-Waubun as the 2019 Minnesota Football Community of the Year. Shooting Star Casino hosted a free breakfast and a replay of the Class A State Championship game where the Thunderbirds beat BOLD 22 to 21 on Friday. Vikings Defensive End Stephen Weatherly and offensive tackle Rashad Hill mingled with players and fans and…

Adam Thielen Signs Contract Extension with Vikings

Thielen is set to make at least $64M over the next four seasons

  EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday wide receiver Adam Thielen was signed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. According to Thielen’s agency, he could make as much as $73 million with incentives. The Detroit Lakes native is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl season. He caught 113 passes for 1,373 yards in what was…

Report: Anthony Barr Backs Out on Jets Deal & Stays with Vikings, Murray Signs With Saints

Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts after sacking Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)Eagan, Minn. (FOX 9) – One day after telling the New York Jets he would sign with them, Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr has decided…

Kindred Takes Down Richland for Region 1 Girls Basketball Title

The Vikings defeated the Colts 71-53

WAHPETON, N.D. — In the Region one finals of the Class B North Dakota tournament, the top-seeded Kindred took down second-seeded Richland 71-53. The Vikings got off to the hot start, jumping out to the 11-2 lead to begin the game. After taking a timeout to regroup, however, the Colts went on a 10-0 run late in the first quarter…