Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz serves an apple bar with caramel glaze to Rep. Ethan Cha, of Woodbury, and other state lawmakers in the state capitol building in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Feb. 12, 2024, the first day of Minnesota’s legislative session for the year. Walz has a tradition of serving bars to state lawmakers each year on the first…
COURTESY: EDWARD VANEGAS LUTSEN, MNLUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR) — With rumors about lawsuits, unpaid taxes and failed fire inspections after fire destroyed the Lutsen Resort Lodge on Minnesota’s North Shore, the owner is speaking out. Bryce Campbell issued a lengthy statement on Facebook asking people to “stop”. He says “The damage that has been done is going beyond a building.” Campbell…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA is chipping in $10 million for the Hector International Airport terminal expansion project. It is just a fraction of the expected $80 million federal cost share for the project. The entire remodel and expansion is expected to cost $155 million. Work is set to begin in the spring to expand the current terminal to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The warmer than average weather has taken out skating rinks across Fargo. The park district has decided they will remain closed for the remainder of the season. The only exception is the Scheels Skating Rink at Broadway Square in downtown Fargo. That rink has a refrigerated coil system which allows for more temperature control and easier…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army falls short of its goal during the Red Kettle Campaign over the holidays. The campaign raised $836,073 during the three-month campaign that ended December 31st. The goal was to hit $950,000. Major Abe Tamayo says they saw fewer bell ringers. He says when they are no ringers, there are no donations. They also…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Minnesota lawmakers begin the 2024 legislative session at noon on Monday, and one issue that could come up early on is what backers call end-of-life options. House Republican Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says Democrats’ pre-session hearing and committee vote makes it their top issue as they go back into session. She says, “We do not…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)–Pancakes, bounce houses, and all of it for charity. What can beat that? The 66th annual Pancake Karnival hosted by Kiwanis was hosted on the floor of the Fargodome. For only 10 dollars a person, people were able to enjoy pancakes, sausage, and kids were able to enjoy multiple bounce houses. This event helps fund nonprofits throughout the…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR: UPDATE 1:15PM 2/12/24) — Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just southeast of Detroit Lakes. They say 83-year-old Fern Brown from Frazee pulled out in front of an oncoming vehicle on Highway 10 at 290th Avenue. There were two women in the other vehicle, 47-year-old Jolene Herr and 21-year-old Jaden Herr from Wadena. Brown…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — The new legislative session begins Monday in St. Paul and Minnesotans could see some relief from their medical debt thanks to a new bill being considered. The Minnesota Debt Fairness bill would ban the withholding of medical services due to unpaid debt, and stop medical debt from being reported to credit bureaus. Attorney General Keith Ellison,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The leader of Fargo Cass Public Health says she is getting ready to retire this summer. Desi Fleming has been with the public health agency for 32 years. She will retire in July. Fleming began as a Public Health Nurse in 1992. She eventually rose up the ranks and became director in 2018. Fleming serves as…
