PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) — Bongards Creameries announces a major investment in its Perham plant. The expansion will increase overall plant capacity to 5.5 million pounds of milk per day. The latest investment includes expansion of the milk intake bays, cheese packaging equipment, whey drying and packaging equipment, whey warehousing, and wastewater treatment. The work is being done by local Perham…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County authorities are investigating a fatal boating accident. A person was hit by a boat on Lake Six just after 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon in Hobart Township southwest of Frazee. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was sent to the scene and says the individual had life-threatening injuries. Life-saving measures were attempted at…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food Network Magazine put out its list of “50 Best Over-the-Top Treats” for its July/August 2023 issue. For North Dakota, Fargo’s Tea & Crepe Signature Crepe is the top pick. It’s custard, fruit and chocolate pearls that come nestled in a crepe cone. Tea & Crepe is located downtown. It also sells bubble teas and rolled…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/CNN/KFGO) — The pilot and passenger in a single-engine plane are dead after crashing shortly after taking off from Duluth International Airport. The crash occurred in a wooded area near an unincorporated township north of Duluth. The Air Force Rescue Coordinator Center in Florida initially detected a distress signal from the plane and contacted Minnesota officials. Dead are…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — West Nile virus was confirmed in a pool of mosquitoes collected in Grand Forks. The city is urging people in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks to take extra precautions to avoid being bit. The Health Department recommends you use bug spray that contains DEET, limit your outdoor activities when mosquitoes are most active, wear…
MANITOBA, CANADA (KVRR/CNN) — A fiery highway crash in Manitoba, Canada. At least 15 people were killed and ten are hospitalized. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say a tour bus collided with a semi truck about two hours west of Winnipeg. The bus was carrying a group of 25 seniors from Dauphin to a casino. There’s no word on what…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not the everyday experience when you catch a bear taking a dip in the lake outside your house. Gavin Ehlen captured the video early Tuesday on the northeast side of Lake Lida, south of County Road 4. He says the bear had gotten to a few garbage cans earlier and then hit up…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police identify a juvenile male connected to a fire at Dakota Park. Fire crews were called out just after 1:00 Tuesday afternoon and found smoke coming from the public restrooms. Heavy smoke caused over $6,000 in damages. The juvenile male faces a Class C felony. Police say the juvenile does not appear to…
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, 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….
