Business

Moorhead Businesses Vandalized on Main Avenue

Five Windows at Walgreens and 99 Bottles in Moorhead were Shot

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Shattered glass and destroyed windows. That’s what employees from local businesses on Main Avenue in Moorhead found when they arrived to work early this morning. “It appears that someone is responsible for shooting what looks like a pellet gun or a BB gun into about 5 different windows on the south side of Walgreens as well as…

Upscale Living Community Features Variety of Amenities for Residents

Bethany holds open house to sell fourteen apartments

FARGO, ND — If you’re 55 or older and looking for a place to live, Bethany Grace Point apartments might be the place for you. Bethany held an open house to offer tours of the floor plans and services they offer their residents. The upscale living community on 42nd Street South in Fargo has 14 open apartments. Amenities including a…

Mylan Finalizes $465 Million Settlement Deal Over EpiPen Price Hike

It made Mylan more than a billion dollars

  NATIONAL — Mylan has finalized their $465 million dollar settlement with the federal government over the company’s hike of EpiPen prices by 400 percent between 2010 and 2016. The issue was brought to light in 2016 and sparked a nationwide outcry after the company raised the prices on EpiPens from $100 for a two pack to $600. EpiPens are…

Are You Putting Yourself at Risk for Severe Eye Infections?

The CDC is warning you not to have risky behavior when it comes to your contacts

  NATIONAL — Contact lens wearers, this story is for you. The CDC is warning you not to have risky behavior when it comes to your contacts. Risky behaviors are listed as sleeping, napping and swimming with your contacts in, but it also lists a couple of things most people don’t want others to know. Some people report reusing solution,…

Millerville Auto Center Goes Up in Flames

  MILLERVILLE, Minn. — Fire has destroyed a business in the small town of Millerville. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters responded to the Millerville Auto Center about 11 p.m. Wednesday. The building was engulfed and later partially collapsed. It’s considered a total loss. No injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office will help with the investigation into…

Another Suspect Nabbed in Jamaican Lottery Scam

At least 90 people lost over $5.7 million to the scam, including a North Dakota woman who lost her life savings

  BISMARCK, ND — Authorities have caught another suspect in a Jamaican lottery scam. Akil Gray is among 15 suspects charged in U.S. District Court in North Dakota with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors said he was recently apprehended in Jamaica after being on the run more than a year. At least 90 people lost over $5.7 million to…

MSUM’S Planetarium Holding Eclipse Event on Campus

They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — MSUM’s Planetarium and Bookstore have run out of protective eye glasses for the eclipse on Monday. They ordered 10,000 protective eye glasses for the big event and they are all gone. According to USA Today, stores across the country have sold out of special eclipse-watching glasses as well. MSUM will hold its eclipse viewing event on…

Democratic Leaders Host Summerfest for Metro Area

The event is focused on getting to know their voters while also discussing their plans for the 2018 election

FARGO, ND — Democratic lawmakers for North Dakota are grilling brats and burgers at Rheault Farm in Fargo. The event is focused on getting to know their voters while also discussing their plans for the 2018 election. KVRR’s Nick Broadway joins us live from the farm with more. NICK BROADWAY: I’m at Dem-NPL’s Summerfest 2017. They’ve got burgers and brats…

Suspended Bismarck Oral Surgeon Dies of Possible Overdose

Investigators say fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was found inside Iravani's home

BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck oral surgeon who was temporarily suspended from practicing medicine has died from a suspected drug overdose. First responders attempted to revive Dr. Mansureh Iravani with Narcan, a drug meant to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, but she was pronounced dead Monday night at a hospital. Investigators said fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, was…

Minnesota Increasing Minimum Wage for Large Employers

  MINNESOTA — Minnesota’s minimum wage for most large employers will increase to $9.65 an hour in 2018. It’s the first annual increase stemming from a 2014 bill that hiked the minimum wage to $9.50 an hour by 2016. Other smaller employers will pay at least $7.87 hourly, up from $7.75 The modest raise taking effect January 1st is the…