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Two big lottery wins in Twin Valley, Minnesota

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — A second big win in Twin Valley, Minnesota. On February 13th, a Gopher 5 jackpot worth over $1 million was sold at the Twin Valley Convenience Store. Less than a month later, a Coffee House Crossword! scratch ticket with a $100,000 prize was sold at Municipal Liquor Store. Both prizes have been claimed. The names and cities…

LIVE: Unglued Craft Fest 2023

Coming unglued with all the snow? We can help entertain you.

If you’re in need of a little break from all the snow and shoveling we’re dealing with, we’ve got the perfect antidote. The 13th annual Unglued Craft Fest is coming up this weekend at the West Acres Mall. It’s your one-stop shopping destination for everything locally-produced, handmade, artisan-crafted, creative, quirky and just plain eye-catching in decor, treats, clothing, crafts and…

Suspect In Stabbing At Exxon Last August Is Sentenced

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A man arrested for a stabbing at Exxon along 13th Avenue South in Fargo last August is sentenced to 2 years in prison. 41-year-old Christopher Kane entered Alford pleas on Monday to reckless endangerment and aggravated assault. Two other charges were dropped. Alford pleas are for a defendant to maintain innocence while understanding there is enough…

Sendoff to state for Moorhead Spuds Boy’s Hockey

The community showed up to support the team at Murphy's Pub in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After a long season, the Moorhead Spuds boy’s hockey team is headed to state. They were joined by fans of all ages at Murphy’s Pub to get autographs and send them off with good luck at their upcoming games. With a 19-9 record, the boys are excited to get going in these playoff games. This is…

Study: Flu vaccines slowing down hospitalizations

Half of all people who had their flu shot had less illness and emergency room visits compared to those not vaxxed.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC reports this latest flu vaccine has reduced hospitalizations among children by nearly three quarters and nearly half of all adults. “It’s transmitted by little droplets, water droplets that go through the air and you don’t necessarily have to see them or see the sneeze in the light as it’s coming towards you. You could…

ND Republicans call for 2024 ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Republicans in the North Dakota legislature are pushing to pass a resolution where people can vote on a ballot measure to eliminate property taxes. The measure would prevent all state and political subdivisions from levying a property tax in 2025. Subdivisions with bond issues would still collect property taxes until the bonds are paid off. Former…

Former MN Governors Speak Out Against Sanford Controlling U of M Medical Center

Fmr. Gov. Mark Dayton (D-MN) & Fmr. Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN)ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Two former Minnesota governors join forces and speak out against South Dakota-based Sanford Health getting control of the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Fairview Health merger. Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tim Pawlenty voiced their concerns in front of the Senate Committee on Health…

Join Hope INC. at their Sled Hockey Jamboree This Weekend

  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Come check out the sport of Sled Hockey at Hope INC’s Sled Hockey Jamboree this Saturday and Sunday. Competitive Sled Hockey Teams from all over the region are participating in this event put on by Hope INC – which provides sport and recreation for individuals and families with mobility challenges. “Hope INC. is important because…

Minnesota Governor Signs ‘Driver’s Licenses for All’ Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Immigration status will no longer disqualify more than 80,000 people from getting Minnesota drivers licenses under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. Supporters of the effort, dubbed “driver’s licenses for all,” say it will improve public safety by ensuring that all drivers are licensed and insured, and have taken driver’s education courses….