FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of citizens calling on local city governments to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson have issued a joint proclamation. In it they advocate for a negotiated settlement, including the release of hostages and captives, and the building of a foundation for an enduring peace in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Parents in Fargo Public Schools are voicing their concerns and displeasure over the long-range planning. One of those parents, Crystal Whalen, says she has two kids that go to Jefferson Elementary which is in talks to merge with Lewis and Clark. Which could mean Jefferson closes. “A lot of our families walk because they don’t have…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying the man in these snapshots taken at a service station. They say he is a person of interest in a burglary investigation in Polk County. The man is believed to be in the Clearbrook area often. The vehicle is believed to be a 1990’s model Ford…
FOXHOME, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A lunchtime fire has heavily damaged the Foxhole Bar and Grill in Foxhome, Minnesota. It is located along Highway 210, between Wahpeton and Fergus Falls. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office learned of the fire in the kitchen around 12:45 this afternoon. Fire departments from Foxhome, Rothsay, Fergus Falls and Breckenridge all responded. You can see crews spraying…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s budget outlook has improved thanks to higher corporate profits, officials said Thursday as they projected a slightly bigger surplus that will give the Legislature a little bit more breathing room this session. Minnesota Management and Budget said the current two-year budget period, which runs through June 2025, is now expected to end with a…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Red Lake, Minnesota man is sentenced to over 6 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor. According to court documents, 63-year-old Ronald Pearson was visiting a home on Red Lake Indian Reservation in August 2022 when the abuse occurred. He pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court last September to one count of sexual…
POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Fire crews from Crookston, Fisher and East Grand Forks respond to a house fire in rural Fisher on Wednesday. When Polk County Sheriff’s deputies arrived, the garage was fully engulfed. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading fully into the house, which has limited damage. The garage is a complete loss. It is…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead Ice Cream shop is heading into the future with new ownership looking to keep sweet traditions alive. The Moorhead Freez is opening for the season at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1st. Lorraine Moore bought the shop over the winter. Former Co-owner Jess Malvin is staying on the help with the transition….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead ice cream shop is kicking a major anniversary by doing something it’s never done before. For the first time in memory, the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen is opening in February. They are hosting a “soft serve” opening party on Thursday, February 29th from 7 to 10 p.m. The Dairy Queen is giving…
FARGO — Deputy Mayor Arlette Preston is seeking another term on the city commission, according to her news release Thursday. Preston was most recently elected to the city commission in 2020 and also served on it previously from 1992 to 2000. Preston also served on the Fargo Board of Education for the Fargo Public Schools from 2002-2006. She ran for…
