ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Democrat Rep. Angie Craig announcing her run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She is seeking the seat being vacated by Sen. Tina Smith in 2026. Craig was elected to the U.S. House in 2018 in Minnesota’s 2nd District. Before that she worked in journalism and human resources. Fellow Democrats including former Sen. Al Franken and…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — University of North Dakota Hall-of-Famer Jim Kleinsasser will give the main address for both graduate and undergraduate ceremonies at UND next month. The Carrington, North Dakota native played tight end at UND from 1995-98 and went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings from 1999 to 2011. In 2025, he was inducted into the National…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Rockers Halestorm are teaming up with violinist Lindsey Stirling for a tour stop at Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Both acts have new albums coming out this summer. Tickets for the Thursday, October 2 show start at $31.50 plus fees. A presale begins tomorrow with regular ticket sales starting Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation makes a presentation to Moorhead City Council about its plans for a plot of land the tribe purchased just east of the city. Initial plans include a full-scale casino, luxury resort with 200 rooms, dining, convention center, parking garage and a convenience store. They expect to create 500 jobs. White Earth Nation is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A debate over the efforts to end homelessness gets a little heated at Fargo City Hall. Commissioners disagreed about a sudden motion to extend the winter warming shelter by one month to continue to house around 50 people each night. It is covered by a grant. Two commissioners said the measure is just enabling those people…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here’s your chance to see two hot country stars on one cold night in December. Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery are bringing their “Two For The Road Tour” to Scheels Arena in Fargo on Friday, December 5. They are bringing special guests Sons of Habit along for the ride. Ticketmaster is holding a presale registration right…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — East Grand Forks Fire crews spent nearly four hours at American Crystal Sugar on Sunday afternoon after a pulp dryer caught on fire. Crews were called out around 2:30 as heavy smoke was coming out of the dryer. The building was evacuated. Due to the high heat from the fire, it extended into some…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re in Fargo or West Fargo, the chances are pretty good that you’ll see armed officers on the move this week. Red River Valley SWAT team is conducting training exercises now through Thursday at various spots in the metro. They will be seen carrying firearms, with no live rounds, there will also be loud noises…
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An Osakis, Minnesota couple returned home Friday afternoon to find their house was fully engulfed in flames. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office got a report of a house on fire around 2 p.m. along Calvary Road Northeast. Two fire departments responded and put out the blaze but the home is considered a complete loss. The cause…
UPDATE: Woman’s name released: Corienne Marie Jacobson. MARSHALL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A 79-year-old woman from Karlstad, Minnesota is dead after a crash with a semi on Highway 59. The crash happened in the noon hour, just northwest of Newfolden. Minnesota State Patrol says the woman was driving south when she collided with the northbound semi. The semi driver, 64-year-old…
