CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — People in need in Crookston are going to have a much happier Christmas thanks to Crookston Area Community Fund. They donated close to $10,000 worth of essential items across the community. The fund provided winter clothing and necessities for many Crookston Public Schools students. Shelf-stable and kid-friendly food items were donated to support families experiencing food…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota have sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud. It includes the signature of mayors in our region from Hawley, Fergus Falls, Perham, Hitterdal, Barnesville, Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, Wadena, Roseau, Warroad and Breckenridge. They are also concerned about unfunded mandates and rising costs…
FARGO (KFGO) – One person was hurt after a small explosion at a chemistry lab on the North Dakota State University campus. Fargo firefighters were called to Sugihara Hall around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning where a chemical ignited and injured the person. Fargo Fire Department says there was a light haze in the lab when crews arrived, but no fire….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Valley Middle School classroom specialist has been arrested after attempting to solicit sexually explicit images from students. Grand Forks Police took 31-year-old Malaun Nelson of Grand Forks into custody this morning after serving a search warrant at his home. Grand Forks County States Attorney’s Office will consider a charge of promoting or directing an…
A baby rests snuggly inside a Christmas stocking at Sanford’s Family Birth Center. 12/22/25.Newborn babies at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo got a chance to take part in their first holiday season by being the most adorable stocking stuffers! Nurses at Sanford Family Birth Center dressed up the bundles of holiday joy, with the permission of the parents of course….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Anna Johnson is the first candidate to declare that she is a candidate for Fargo City Commission in 2026. The local artist and business owner says she has a progressive vision for Fargo. Johnson says city staff is overworked and that’s unacceptable. “I think we need to make sure our staffing needs are taken care of…
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong talks about the impact of the state’s property tax relief efforts at a Dec. 19, 2025, press conference at the Capitol. To his right are Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus and Rep. Craig Headland. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK , N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Roughly 50,000 North Dakota households…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Walz has appointed two people to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, including a judge from our region. Judge Anne Rasmusson is the assistant chief judge of the Ninth Judicial District and is chambered in Polk County. Through her work, she established and served on the White Earth/Mahnomen DWI and Drug Courts, and DWI Courts for…
VERGAS, Minn. (KVRR) — A double barrel wood stove is to blame for a fire that destroyed a detached garage in rural Vergas, Minnesota. Otter Tail County deputies and Pelican Rapids and Vergas Fire Departments arrived around 10:45 a.m. Saturday to find a fully engulfed garage. The fire was extinguished and the detached garage was a total loss. No injuries…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — A 27-year-old man is dead after being hit while walking along I-94 in Barnes County, about 8 miles west of Valley City.North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver left the scene and left behind a large portion of the vehicle’s bug deflector. There may also be damage to the vehicle’s front or passenger side. They…
