File PictureWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley SWAT Team will conduct a training exercise at 5 p.m. near the 2300 block of Meadow Ridge Parkway in West Fargo. It’s expected to last until 8 p.m. You may see SWAT Team members, along with other law enforcement officers carrying firearms. No live rounds will be used. You may…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Moorhead is taking applications to fill the position of the new police chief. Current Police Chief Shannon Monroe is retiring after over 30 years with the department. He made his announcement in September. The city has a population of nearly 45,000 residents. The city says the department is on the cutting edge of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz presented Minnesota’s Thanksgiving turkey at the Capitol. With over 600 turkey farms statewide, Minnesota is the top turkey producer in the country Gov. Walz said, “Our farmers and growers feed the world while driving Minnesota’s agricultural economy. I am grateful for their work to ensure we can enjoy our favorite foods this…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz announces $5 million in new funding to put food on tables across the state. Walz and the first lady joined volunteers to stock shelves at the Neighborhood House food shelf in St. Paul. Funding is coming from the American Rescue Plan Act which helped families following COVID. The money is going to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo is following Minnesota’s “snow prints” and getting in on the winter fun. They have launched its “Name a Snow Plow” Contest. The city wants people to submit their most original names for a chance to see them featured on Fargo’s snow plows. You get extra points if the names are Fargo or…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — In North Dakota, the State Canvassing Board certified the 2024 General Election results. There will be two automatic recounts for two Supervisor of Soil Conservation District races, South McLean and Towner County. There are two seats where a demand recount threshold has been met. District 9 and District 18, the race that Corey Mock chose not…
Doug Burgum / Interior Secretary NomineeUPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Council that will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world. Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz announces $112 million in federal funds have been awarded to the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program. The funding will provide energy assistance to income-eligible Minnesota homeowners and renters to help keep their homes warm this winter. Walz says higher utility bills in the winter can put a strain on budgets and this program…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested after leading West Fargo police on a pursuit. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., police tried to pull over 31-year-old Austin Muck for a traffic violation in the 900 block of Eaglewood Avenue West. Muck took off and went north towards the 2000 block of Sheyenne Street where officers used a PIT…
Gowri Pillai at Great Plains Food BankFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo teen and her family exceed their goal of raising money to help feed hungry families. The Great Plains Food Bank says the 12th anniversary of Gowri’s Annual Food Drive raised more than $4,000. Gowri Pillai had a goal of $3,500. They also collected nearly 1,400 pounds of…
