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Gov. Walz Pledges Largest Investment in Public Education As He’s Sworn In For 2nd Term

ST. PAUL (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. The former teacher was sworn in Monday during inauguration ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. He says Minnesota has a “historic opportunity” with its $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to become…

Man Killed In House Fire

A man is dead after a New Year's Day fire at a home in Douglas County, Minnesota

Miltona, Minn. (KVRR) – A man is dead after a New Year’s Day fire at a home in Douglas County, Minnesota. The Sheriff’s Office says they got the 911 call around 9:30 Sunday night. 52-year-old Charles DeMartelaere was in an outbuilding on his property in Miltona when he saw the main house on fire. His father, 85-year-old Gene DeMartelaere was…

The Biggest Weather Events in 2022

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — 2022 started off with a bang as a blizzard tracked across eastern parts of North Dakota on January 4th. The storm dropped between 3-5 inches of snow, but blowing and drifting snow led to many road closures in the western valley. Early 2022 remained fairly quiet weather-wise, but as temperatures rose in the early summer, thunderstorms began…

19-year-old woman fatally hit by vehicle on I-29

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says it happened by MM 51 on I-29 south

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A 19-year-old is dead after being hit by a vehicle on I-29 early this morning. It happened by the Hickson/Oxbow exit before 6 a.m. A 20-year-old man was driving south on the interstate when he saw the 19-year-old standing in the left lane. The driver says he braked and swerved but hit the woman, drove…

Two $1 million winners in Minnesota Millionaire Raffle

The 17th annual raffle had the fastest sellout yet

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Some Minnesota lottery players already have bragging rights. Two Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players woke up to $1 million winning tickets. One was sold in Oak Park Heights and the other in St. Louis Park. Both businesses will get $5,000 bonuses. There was also five $100,000 prizes and five $25,000 prizes. The tickets went on sale October…

Pedestrian hit by SUV near Northwood on New Year’s Eve

The victim is 38-year-old Nathaneal Nolden, of Northwood

NORTHWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two vehicles and a pedestrian were involved a crash. It happened after 8 p.m. Saturday, five miles east of Northwood on Highway 15. The victim is 38-year-old Nathaneal Nolden, of Northwood. Authorities say his vehicle was in the ditch and was attempted to be pulled out. The roads were icy…