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The Annual Homeless Count to be done on January 28 in Minnesota

FARGO — The region’s annual homeless count is coming up at the end of the month, and organizers say the numbers are likely to rise again this year. That goes not just for the most visible, metro-based members of the area homeless population, but for those living in rural areas, as well. The count encompasses communities in our parts of…

In the car with the Minneapolis community patrols working to disrupt ICE operations

Three cars filled with federal agents stop in front of Elle Neubauer and another observer, surrounding the car and threatening arrest during an early morning patrol observing ICE in South Minneapolis Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — As Elle Neubauer drove before dawn past the darkened windows of the immigrant-owned businesses on Lake…

Native leaders in North Dakota urge use of tribal IDs, denounce ICE tactics

Joni Little Owl, left, and Preston Freeman demonstrate in front of the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck on Jan. 11, 2026, as part of a wave of protests across the United States decrying violence by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. North Dakota tribal governments are advising their citizens to carry ID amid reports of ICE detaining Native Americans. (Photo by…

Testy exchange at Moorhead City Council over the mayor’s choice for mayor pro tem

Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson, Council Member Deb White and Council Member Lisa BorgenMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A simple motion to appoint Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson to several area boards including Metro Flood Diversion Authority Planning Committee was derailed by a dispute over the mayor pro tem. Carlson announced that she was appointing Council Member Lisa Borgen to the role. The…

Fargo Salvation Army announces money raised through Red Kettle Campaign

A representative for realtors accepts the award for most money raised during 2025’s Red Kettle Campaign. 1/12/26.FARGO — The Salvation Army reached 90 percent of its $850,000 Red Kettle campaign goal this past holiday season. The campaign raised $762,728. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner accepted the Blizzard Kings award for police and sheriff’s deputies volunteering during December’s snowiest days. West…

Protesters gather in downtown Pelican Rapids after ICE activity in area

Protesters gather in downtown Pelican Rapids in response to reported ICE activity in the town. 1/12/26.PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — Dozens of people in Pelican Rapids are voicing their opposition to ICE activity in their town and the state as a whole. Protesters gathering on North Broadway in downtown Pelican Rapids, near the bridge spanning Pelican River. They held signs showing…

Police concerned foul play is involved in disappearance of West Fargo woman, people asked to check cameras

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Fargo and West Fargo say they have concerns that foul play is involved in the disappearance of a West Fargo woman. During a news conference on 24-year-old Isadora Wengel, Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski called the investigation complex. He says Wengel was last seen on New Year’s Eve by her dad. He is asking…

Minnesota sues Trump Administration over ICE surge

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Ellison and the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are suing the Trump Administration to halt “Operation Metro Surge”. They allege that the surge is unconstitutional and unlawful, violating the First and Tenth Amendments, the Equal Sovereignty Principle and the federal Administrative Procedure Act. They claim the surge of federal agents is pretext for…

Latest Masterworks concert of the FM Symphony is coming up fast

FARGO — The latest Masterworks concert of the FM Symphony is coming up fast, and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow take the stage with those of today. The symphony will share the spotlight with the young artists of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies. They’re performing pieces by Antonin Dvorak, and giving the young musicians an opportunity…

Victim identified in fatal Clay County house fire

Ulen house fire 1/9/2026 CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — The victim of a fatal house fire in Ulen is identified. Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Daryn Waller died in a house fire that broke out Friday morning. It happened at 21148 160th Avenue North in rural Clay County. The call came in after 10 a.m. Dispatchers reported that the…