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Sen. Klobuchar in Moorhead to discuss $26 million investment for 11th St. underpass

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Moorhead to discuss more than $26 million in federal funding to construct two underpasses along 11th Street. “For nine years, this is a story of perseverance. This city’s leaders including the mayor’s predecessors have worked to secure funding to construct these underpasses on 11th street. They are incredibly critical to downtown…

LIVE: Food Connection

Food can make friends. Here's how to find the best of it in the FM.

There’s a food fest breaking out on Facebook for people in the FM area, and you’re invited. The Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” was just created about a year and half ago. It’s already grown to about 11 thousand members strong. Founder Rick Gion has been a food-obsessed Fargoan for about 20 years now. He says he originally created the group…

Indoor & outdoor hockey & an economic boost in West Fargo thanks to the Winter Classic

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There are plenty of slap shots and saves to go around this weekend during the West Fargo Winter Classic. “West Fargo’s a growing community. Hockey is growing in West Fargo, so we wanted to have a tournament this time of year that people can be proud of and give our kids an opportunity play hockey…

Fargo City Commission passes vote to change city’s code defining adult entertainment businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Commission votes 4 to 1 to change the city’s code regulating and defining adult entertainment businesses. It would force some business to move locations to keep away from churches and schools. Adult use provisions were adopted in 1998 and have not been updated since. Supporters of the ordnance say the change will help…

Xcel Energy warns customers of rising costs as natural gas demand increases

If you're an Xcel Energy customer, expect another price increase as you heat your home.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As cold weather across much of the U.S. affects production and demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy is urging their customers to consider conserving for the next few days. “We always want to be proactive and let our customers know when things like this happen, to be prepared. Whether that’s keeping your curtains open during the…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eevie

She's not actually a puppy, although you might think this pint-sized sweetie-pie is at first.

Eevie might be small in stature, but she’s probably the biggest flirt in the entire F-M metro area. Even though she’s never met you before, she’ll likely greet you with enthusiastic tail wags, an offer for a hug, even a kiss or a friendly little nibble on your chin. She’s a mix of blue heeler/Australian cattle dog, and she’s got…

MN Nurses Union to fight proposed Sanford/Fairview merger

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO) – Now that nurses have new contracts with major hospitals in the Twin Cities and Duluth-Superior, union leaders say they’ll turn their focus to blocking the proposed merger of South Dakota-based Sanford Health with Minnesota-headquartered Fairview Health Services. Minnesota Nurses Association Executive Director Rose Roach says the union will lobby against the merger at the State…