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4 Injured After Semi/Minivan Collision In Becker County

Four people are hurt after a minivan crashes into a semi in Becker County, Minnesota

BECKCER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – Four people are hurt after a minivan crashes into a semi in Becker County, Minnesota. State Patrol says the crash happened on Highway 59 a little after 7:30 Wednesday night. A Toyota Sienna was going northbound. A semi was going southbound. State Patrol says one vehicle crossed the center line into the northbound lane, causing…

Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease linked to city water supply in Minnesota

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city's water

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) – An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Grand Rapids, Minnesota has been linked to the city’s water. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the connection after water samples from two buildings both tested positive for legionella bacteria. The disease is caused by inhaling the bacteria in the water. However, in rare cases it has been known…

Final Four Set For EDC Boys Hockey Tournament

Eight Teams Entered Monday Night; Four Advance in the Quest to the State Hockey Tournament

FARGO, N.D. — The EDC Boys Hockey Tournament quarterfinals wrapped up on Tuesday night. Red River defeated Devils Lake 5-3 to advance. Fargo South-Shanley defeated West Fargo 3-2 to advance. Fargo North shutout West Fargo Sheyenne, 4-0, and Grand Forks Central defeated Davies 5-2. Grand Forks Red River will play against South-Shanley Friday night at 5:00 PM at Purpur Arena…

LIVE: Breadsmith & Fat Tuesday’s Iconic Dessert

Today is Mardi Gras. It says something about a holiday when it has its own dessert attached to it

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Today is Mardi Gras. It says something about a holiday when it has its own dessert attached to it. Breadsmith of Fargo has been busy serving up the iconic king cake for the last two weeks. The Fat Tuesday dessert is a braided cake flavored with citrus and covered in icing. Each cake comes with…

Teen Killed In Head-On Crash With Semi Near Ada

One person died in a crash on Minnesota Highway 200 near Mahnomen, Minnesota around 5:30 p.m. Monday

NORMAN COUNTY, MINN. (KVRR/UPDATE 2PM 2/13/24) – A teen is dead after a fiery crash on Highway 200 near Ada, Minnesota. State Patrol says 17-year-old Cody Prestergord of Gary, Minnesota crashed head-on into a grain hauling semi. Prestergord died at the scene. The semi caught fire. The semi driver, 76-year-old Jerry Wang of Winger, Minnesota, had non-life-threatening injuries. The crash…

Kindred Boys Basketball Wins DJ Colter High School Play of the Week

Brooks Bakko Steals and Skies; Takes Home Play of the Week Honors

KINDRED, N.D. — Brooks Bakko has been a human highlights machine for the Kindred Vikings. Now he takes home his first ever DJ High School Play of the Week for his steal and slam against the DGF Rebels. Congratulations to the Kindred Vikings and Mr. Bakko for winning the DJ Colter High School Play of the Week. Categories: High School,…

Controversial End-of-Life Options bill under discussion as Minnesota’s 2024 legislative session begins

Minnesota lawmakers begin the 2024 legislative session at noon on Monday, and one issue that could come up early on is what backers call end-of-life options

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Minnesota lawmakers begin the 2024 legislative session at noon on Monday, and one issue that could come up early on is what backers call end-of-life options. House Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says Democrats’ pre-session hearing and committee vote makes it their top issue as they go back into session. She says, “We do not…

66th Annual Pancake Karnival hosted at the Fargodome

FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)–Pancakes, bounce houses, and all of it for charity. What can beat that? The 66th annual Pancake Karnival hosted by Kiwanis was hosted on the floor of the Fargodome. For only 10 dollars a person, people were able to enjoy pancakes, sausage, and kids were able to enjoy multiple bounce houses. This event helps fund nonprofits throughout the…

Business Robbed In Grant County, Minnesota

The Grant County, Minnesota Sheriff's Office is investigating a business robbery this morning

HOFFMAN, Minn. (KVRR) – The Grant County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business robbery. They got a 911 call just after 1:30 Thursday afternoon that a business in Hoffman, southwest Alexandria, was robbed. An investigation determined that there were no weapons used during the robbery. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. The Sheriff’s Office believes there is no…

LIVE: Celebrating Giving Hearts Day

Dakota Medical Foundation Executive Director Pat Traynor joins the KVRR Local News morning show to celebrate Giving Hearts Day and talk about how the charity extravaganza has grown in 17 years

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dakota Medical Foundation Executive Director Pat Traynor joins the KVRR Local News morning show to celebrate Giving Hearts Day and talk about how the charity extravaganza has grown in 17 years. You can join the thousands who will donate to more than 600 charities through midnight Thursday at www.givingheartsday.org. Categories: Local News, Morning – In…