Author: Alison Voorhees

Olympic gymnastics trials will be held in Minneapolis this month

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Sports and Events announces that Target Center in Minneapolis will host the upcoming U.S. Olympic team gymnastics trials. The trials are ahead of the 2024 summer games in Paris and will be held June 27 – 30. During the four-day event, fans can watch some of the country’s best artistic gymnasts. St. Paul native and three-time…

Moorhead will start hosting RiverArts concert series on Tuesdays

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is inviting people to come out to the park for some summer entertainment. Starting tomorrow, Moorhead Parks and Recreation is hosting its RiverArts concert series. For five nights throughout the summer, you can show up for a concert, inflatables and art activities. It’s from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and you’re encouraged to bring a chair….

Human remains identified as missing Winona mother

WINONA, Minn. (KVRR) — Winona Police Chief Tom Williams confirms that the remains found in southern Minnesota are that of Madeline Kingsbury. Kingsbury has been missing since March 31st. At a news conference, Williams said this discovery is not what they were hoping for but are thankful to be able to bring Maddi home to her family. Remains were found…

Detroit Lakes man dies in central Minnesota crash

STEARNS COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Detroit Lakes man dies after crashing his vehicle in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. Sunday on a county road near Sauk Centre. The driver, 24-year-old Collin Flynn, rolled an SUV several times. The sheriff’s office says he was found lying unresponsive on the road…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…

Gov. Walz announces $5 Million to Support 22 Small Businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It’s part of the state’s new $100 million State Small Business Credit Initiative. One of the chosen businesses in our area is Industrial Finishing Services, Inc. in Perham. That…

Train derails in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic.   Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: derail, KITTSON COUNTY, minnesota department of transportation, train derailment