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Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…

Three injured in Grand Forks rollover

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Three people are taken to the hospital after a rollover involving two vehicles in Grand Forks. The crash happened before 3:00 Monday afternoon at 32nd Avenue South and South Columbia Road. A Subaru Outback was headed south on Columbia Road when it was hit by an SUV. The Subaru rolled and landed back on its…

Polaris to sell Indian Motorcycle division to private equity firm based in Los Angeles

MEDINA, Minn. (KVRR) — Medina, Minnesota based Polaris is selling off its Indian Motorcycle brand to a company in California. The company announced its decision to separate the motorcycle division into a standalone business. They have entered into a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm founded in 2014…

Lacroix enters Alford plea in Downtown Fargo shooting that left man injured last October

Gregory LaCroixFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A change of plea for a man accused of shooting another man in downtown Fargo last October. 38-year-old Gregory Lacroix entered an Alford plea to attempted murder while an aggravated assault charge was dropped. He maintains his innocence but admits there is enough evidence to convict him. Police say LaCroix shot a man once at…

Altru Health System is offering free breast cancer screenings

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Altru Health System wants to make it easier for people to get screened for breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there will be free screenings on Tuesday, October 22 from 4 to 6 pm. Screenings will be available at Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, Altru Clinic in Crookston, and Altru Clinic…

Couple in the hospital after carbon monoxide exposure in rural Garfield, MN

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Douglas County, Minnesota couple were rushed to the hospital last night after showing signs of carbon monoxide exposure. The sheriff’s office says Nicole Feeken called 911 to report symptoms consistent with a heart attack. She said her husband, Jason Feeken, was starting to experience a seizure. Dispatchers immediately told them to get out of…

Fire, explosion levels home in Hibbing, Minnesota

Courtesy: Friends of the Northland FireWireHIBBING, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fire and explosion left one person hurt in Hibbing, Minnesota. The explosion also leveled the home. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Hibbing High School. When fire crews arrived, the two-story house was fully engulfed and the neighboring home was also damaged by fire. The fire was under…

Former controller for Salon Professional Academy sentenced to 30 days in jail for embezzling money

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman changes her plea to guilty to felony theft charges for embezzling money from her former employer, Salon Professional Academy. Alexis Engelking was sentenced to three years but will only have to serve 30 days in jail and 18 months of probation. Restitution will be determined at a later date. Court records show the…

International commission to review North Dakota dairy projects

Milking machines are attached to the udders of dairy cows that stand on a carousel at Riverview’s Campbell Dairy in Wilkin County, Minnesota, on July 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — An international organization that seeks to protect water quality in the Red River will conduct a review of two large dairy projects underway…

Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener comes to Ortonville

ORTONVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz celebrating the 13th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Ortonville and Big Stone County. That’s about two hours southeast of Fargo. His hunting party harvested two roosters Saturday morning. Walz applauded the vital conservation work being done by organizations in Big Stone County and across Minnesota’s pheasant range. “Thank you to the…