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Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

A man walks past a sign that reads “Iowa Caucuses 2024” in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. In what was…

Fleury’s milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL’s second-winningest goalie

Once the horn sounded on Fleury's 552nd win in the NHL on Monday night, putting him in sole possession of second place on the career list, Wild players rushed to the crease for a group hug that was overdue for everyone on this struggling club.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury defends the net against the New York Islanders during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The crowd chants for Marc-Andre Fleury started in the second period and filled the arena again in the waning minutes, as the Minnesota Wild goalie closed in…

Gov. Walz to unveil infrastructure proposal for 2024 session

On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will unveil his infrastructure funding proposal for the 2024 legislative session that begins in just under a month

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will unveil his infrastructure funding proposal for the 2024 legislative session that begins in just under a month. The governor could propose to pay for infrastructure projects either with traditional bonding, where the state borrows the money, or by using part of the budget surplus, or a combination of the…

Tuesday Night on KVRR Local News: A Rock Legend from Winnipeg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Tuesday night on KVRR Local News: we talk with a music legend. Randy Bachman has revived BTO for another tour and they are coming to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen on Friday night. Hear the Winnipeg native’s recollections of playing in Grand Forks and Fargo in the early days of his career, tomorrow night. Categories: Entertainment,…

Fergus Falls School District is closing schools early after shooting threat

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The Fergus Falls School District issues a Code Red after receiving calls from someone threatening to shoot through the school’s windows. The calls came in around noon from an unidentified caller. Parents and students were notified through text messages and on social media. Police officers have been sent out to KSS, Adams School and Cleveland…

LIVE: BIO Girls Begins

Teaching girls to believe in themselves, for all the right reasons.

FARGO — Girls in North Dakota are up against a lot these days. And starting Tuesday, January 16th, you can sign up the little girl in your life for a program that can help her feel better about herself, in a world that’s not always on her side. The nonprofit BIO Girls is opening 2024 program registration for girls from…

Iowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign’s first contest of 2024

As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, the Republican presidential nominating process will officially start Monday with Iowa's caucuses

A man walks past a sign that reads “Iowa Caucuses 2024” in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)IOWA, (AP) – As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, the Republican presidential nominating process will officially start Monday with Iowa’s caucuses. The quadrennial contest has been unusually quiet this year, a mark of former President Donald Trump’s commanding lead in the race….