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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…

School threat investigated by Moorhead Police

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –Moorhead Police Department is working with Moorhead Area Public Schools after a social media post suggested a potential threat to a school. The post was taken seriously, and both the police and school district immediately followed safety protocols. The student involved is not in school and will not return until the investigation is complete. Parents at Horizon…

Owners close Mexican restaurants in Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes as ICE arrives

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) —  Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant in Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes closed Sunday due to concerns of ICE in the area. As reports began surfacing of DHS and ICE agents in Otter Tail County, the owners announced on social media that they would be closed due to a family emergency. A similar message was posted for…

UPDATE: Authorities identify family of three-year-boy killed by American Pitbull near New York Mills, MN

UPDATE:  NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. — The Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in a dog attack that resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy. According to the Ottertail County Sheriff’s Office identified the three year old victim as Beckett Brown. His grandmother, who also received injuries during the attack is identified as Kristen…