(Courtesy Essentia Health)FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health has planned a groundbreaking next Wednesday for a new emergency department in Fosston, Minnesota. The $12 million project will add more than 5,500 square feet of space. Essentia says it marks another significant investment in its campus and the Fosston community. The city and Essentia Health have battled for years over claims…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — People are celebrating the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 square foot facility can process up to 40,000 tons of pulse crops per year, including dry edible beans, peas and lentils. “This pulse processing plant is an exciting opportunity for North Dakota farmers, giving them a convenient,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A West Fargo man convicted in December for sexually abusing a young girl is sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. 31-year-old Nicolas Wika was found guilty on three counts of gross sexual imposition of a victim under 15-years-old. According to court documents, the investigation started after someone contacted police saying a 7-year-old…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2026 road construction season includes more than 200 projects. Some of the big ones in our area include completing the 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead. Completing a multi-year project on Highway 11 in Warroad that includes replacement of the Warroad River Bridge. Improving Highways 10, 71 and 29 in Wadena. Construct…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Xcel Energy is starting to send over $130 million to its Upper Midwest customers from federal tax credits on the energy generated by the company’s nuclear fleet. That brings the total savings to over $330 million over the first two years of the credits. The company has two nuclear plants in Minnesota near Monticello and Red Wing….
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County Sheriff’s Office has released the identities of two people found shot to death in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes on Monday. They are 45-year-old Gene Bartnes and his son, 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes, both of Detroit Lakes. Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Koltyn’s death a homicide and Gene’s death a suicide….
GARDNER, N.D. (KVRR) — A Gardner, North Dakota man is arrested after an alleged sexual assault of a juvenile victim. The victim identified the suspect as 34-year-old Kaleb Chase. Cass County deputies responded around 4:45 this morning to the small town about 20 miles north of Fargo. Chase didn’t come out of the home until 7:30 a.m. and he was…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A big surprise for workers inside Smiling Moose Deli in Grand Forks after a vehicle came crashing through the front windows. Police say it happened around 11 a.m. at the location on South Washington Street. They say the 18-year-old female driver parked in the deli’s parking lot after making a wrong turn. When she attempted…
Laila Wangen, Mayor Tim Mahoney and Aubrie Myrmoe.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mayor Tim Mahoney welcomed Aubrie Myrmoe and Laila Wangen as the winners of the “Mayor for a Day” essay contest. Both young ladies shared their ideas of how to improve the city and what they would do if they were mayor for a day. “If I could restrict something…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The annual event to clear properties in the metro of unwanted clutter is fast approaching. It’s also the favorite time of year for treasure hunters. Cleanup week 2026 is planned for May 4-8 and 11-15 in Fargo. It’ll be held May 4-7 in West Fargo. And in Moorhead it’s scheduled for the first two full weeks…
