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Hulu Documentary Features Moorhead Lawmaker

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) – The New Hulu Documentary We Live Here: The Midwest features some local talent. State Representative Heather Keeler of Moorhead and her family were featured in the documentary. The show highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who have to overcome discrimination and are attempting to establish lives in their communities throughout the Midwest. Keeler was elected…

West Fargo teen partners with local businesses to help feed the community

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When she was 4-years-old, Gowri Pillai saw a woman sitting on a bucket. She asked her parents if they could give her food and the fund began. Bobcat, CrossFit Fargo and Move Chiropractic are just a few of the local companies who have donated to the Drive. Last year, the food drive raised $5,541 in…

Minnesota budget surplus grows slightly to $2.4B. But officials warn of potential trouble ahead

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota’s budget picture remains stable in the near term, with a slightly higher than expected surplus heading into the 2024 legislative session. But there are clouds on the horizon, officials announced Wednesday. An updated forecast from Minnesota Management and Budget projects a surplus of $2.4 billion in the two-year budget period that runs through June of 2025. That is up $808 million…

Multiple Swatting Incidents in MN: 25 Schools & 9 Jewish Facilities Targeted

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Multiple swatting incidents are being reported across Minnesota. They include emailed bombing and shooting threats. Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says at least 25 schools and nine Jewish facilities reported receiving these messages. Local law enforcement responded and they say no incidents have turned out to be real. They say the language in each threat is…

Memory Cafe makes 90 blankets in 90 minutes for blanket drive

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The people with Memory Cafe are doing their part to help people before the cold weather hits. The nonprofit has been making blankets that will be donated to five charities: Down Home, Jeremiah Project, Ronald McDonald House, Women’s Care Center, and Churches United. The group attempted to make 90 blankets in 90 minutes or one blanket every…

LIVE: Helping Homeless Youth

Outreach worker Josh Bell speaks from experience.

FARGO — A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who are in the position he was once in. Bell says he was kicked out of the house when he was just 17. He says the experience…

Former Bison Head Coach Craig Bohl retires

Former Bison Head Coach Craig Bohl (Wyoming Athletics)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former NDSU Bison Head Coach Craig Bohl announced his retirement with Wyoming football, ending a decorated career in coaching. Coach Bohl led the Bison to three straight FCS championships in the early 2010s. Bohl had a 104-32 coaching record with the Green and Yellow. Including a perfect 15-0 in…