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Celebrating All American Pet Photo Day

We Show Off Pet Pics You Sent In

  July 11th is All American Pet Photo Day day. There’s little we Americans love more than sharing pics of our beloved pets.So we asked you to share pics of your favorite furry companions. And because everyone loves a cute furball, we’re sharing the pics viewers and KVRR staff sent in. Thanks to everyone who sent photos of their pets…

LIVE: A Party To Celebrate Ag

Celebration Of All Things Ag Coming To Mentor, MN

  Agriculture is the #1 industry in our region. The Northern Crops Institute thinks that’s worthy of a celebration. They group is partnering with multiple local commodity groups for the first Red River Valley Ag Leadership Celebration. Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik joined the morning show to tell us about all the fun. He says despite a rough growing…

Trooper Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen

The Dakota County Attorney's Office has charged 36-year-old Shawn Barta with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving the girl who authorities say is "cognitively delayed."

HASTINGS, Minn. – A Minnesota state trooper is charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office has charged 36-year-old Shawn Barta with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving the girl who authorities say is “cognitively delayed.” The State Patrol has placed Barta on leave pending the outcome of the case and an internal investigation….

MN State Chancellor Promotes Millions of Dollars in Scholarships Available in Moorhead Visit

MOORHEAD, Minn. – The Chancellor of the Minnesota State system stops by M State in Moorhead to tout a scholarship program for students looking for jobs in high demand areas. In the latest legislative session, $7 million was added to the program. It looks to combat the state’s workforce shortage in fields like healthcare, I.T., manufacturing and agriculture. “If the…

Cherries for Charity Fundraiser Begins at Local Hornbacher’s

The Proceeds Benefit Women in Need at YWCA Cass Clay and Rape and Abuse Crisis Center

FARGO-MOORHEAD — Hornbacher’s is doing more than just providing your groceries. For the next week, all eight locations in Fargo and Moorhead are hosting the 37th annual Cherries for Charity fundraiser. For every pound of cherries sold, Hornbacher’s and the Fargo-Moorhead Cosmopolitan Club will donate 25 cents to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center and YWCA Cass Clay. “The collaborative…

Matt Cullen Retiring From The NHL

Matt Cullen: his story, his words.https://t.co/rsL9o4yk1j pic.twitter.com/985mgUtqpk — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 10, 2019 Moorhead native Matt Cullen is officially retiring from the National Hockey League after a 21-year career. The 42-year old won three Stanley Cups during his time in the NHL, the first came in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes and won back-to-back titles with the Pittsburgh Penguins…

Names Released In Fatal Crash Outside of West Fargo

34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash.

WEST FARGO, ND — The names of the people involved in a deadly crash outside of West Fargo have been released. 34 year old Levi Burd of West Fargo was killed in the crash. 29 year old Kristen Johnson of West Fargo suffered non-life threatening injuries. — WEST FARGO, ND — One man was killed after a two vehicle crash…

LIVE: Norwegians Unite At 7-Lag Stevne

Find Out About Your Norwegian Heritage This Week In Fargo

  More than 200 Norwegian-Americans are flocking to Fargo this week to share their culture. The 7-Lag Stevne (pronounced “7 log stev-na) is a yearly gathering to celebrate all things Norway. Ole Olson says people from seven different areas of Norway are in Fargo for the stevne. The four-day stevne will have music, vendors, and classes on history, research and…

2019 State Champions, Shanley Girls Soccer, Reflects on USWNT Winning World Cup

Goalkeeper Molly Metzger and Defender Lydia Mattern share thoughts on World Cup

FARGO, N.D. — The United States Women’s National team returned home from France Monday night. They became just the second country to win back-to-back Women’s World Cup titles since Germany did it in 2003 and 2007. While playing in France, many young players of the game were watching at home including the 2019 North Dakota state champion Shanley girl’s soccer…