Author: KVRR Staff

Minnesota deputy finds pig in swerving driver’s lap

Causes for #distracteddriving: ✅ Talking on phone ???? ✅ Texting ???? ✅ Eating fast food ???? ✅ Changing radio station ???? ✅ Putting on makeup ???? ✅ Having a pig ???? on your lap…now that was a first even for us. pic.twitter.com/6OtUDHIniv — Chisago Co Sheriff (@ChisagoCountySO) March 26, 2019 (FOX 9) – Officials in Chisago County, Minnesota are sharing a strange…

Twins Unveil new 2019 Target Field Foods

  MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Ahead of Opening Day on Thursday, the Minnesota Twins are unveiling all the new foods and drinks fans can expect at Target Field this season. The Twins play the Cleveland Indians at 3:10 p.m. Thursday in the earliest home opener in team history. Fans can create their own soul food bowl with any combination of Shaggy Yellow Rice, JR Jong…

Hands-free driving requirement clears MN Senate, allows scarves, hijabs to hold phone

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – On Monday, the Minnesota Senate voted overwhelmingly to ban drivers from using cell phones except in hands-free mode. The Senate’s 56-10 vote followed a similarly overwhelming vote in the House earlier this month. It clears the way for negotiations between the two chambers over their differing versions. The hands-free bill got stuck in the Senate a year ago, and family members of…

‘He is still with us’: Henning is inspired by fallen teammate, headed to state championship game

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Fans from Henning, a town with a population of 850 people, have waited 53 years to come cheer on their team in the high school boys’ state basketball tournament. Friday, the Hornets took on Spring Grove at the Target Center in the semifinals. Almost from tip-off, Henning dominated the hardwood, but time on the court is constantly bittersweet for players, friends, fans…

Robert Mueller concludes Russia probe, delivers report to AG Barr

WASHINGTON (AP) – Special counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation into Russian election interference and possible coordination with associates of President Donald Trump. The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Mueller’s report, still confidential, sets the stage for big public fights to come. The next steps are…

Gophers shoot past Louisville 86-76 in NCAA Tournament

DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 21: Daniel Oturu #25 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers celebrates after drawing a foul by the Louisville Cardinals during their game in the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)DES MOINES, Iowa (FOX 9) – Minnesota got hot three-point…

57th Annual International Sugar Beet Institute Displays the Latest in Harvesting Technology

FARGO, N.D. — Sugar beet growers and companies are getting the chance to interact with each other and show off the latest in harvesting equipment. The 57th annual International Sugar Beet Institute is displaying new equipment from both local and national agriculture companies. This institute is the largest exhibit of sugar beet equipment in the country. Growers say this new…

UPDATE: 38 Reports of Vehicles’ Windows Shot Out in Fargo

It is believed a bb or pellet gun was being used.

Courtesy: Fargo Police UPDATE MONDAY – Fargo Police have received 38 reports of vehicles’ windows shot out between Saturday and today. This is a map of where it happened. The incidents go as far north as near the Edgewood Golf Course and as far south as 35th Avenue south. Investigators say the vehicles were parked in driveways, on the street…

Fargo Public Library Hosts Holi Celebration with Its Own Festival of Colors

Families are taking part in activities for the Indian holiday

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library is giving people an opportunity to look forward to spring with an Indian celebration. Area families are taking part in activities revolving around the Indian holiday of Holi. The holiday is known as a “festival of colors” and celebrates forgiveness, friendship, and the coming of spring. Organizers say people from all cultures are encouraged…