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Minnesota GOP Senate candidate Dan Bohmer says c-word attack ad is ‘full of lies’

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Republican Minnesota Senate candidate says an attack ad by the DFL Senate Caucus is full of lies. “Bohmer recorded his son while he showered. He called his own wife a ‘c***,’ ‘stupid,’ ‘parasite.’ We should never call Dan Bohmer senator,” the ad said. The ad uses court documents from Bohmer’s divorce from his wife, Kate,…

Gov. Walz Attends “Farmers for Walz” Campaign Event in Moorhead

Walz talked about unifying Minnesota's bigger cities with rural areas, and how low the employment rate is compared to past years.

MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked about unifying Minnesota’s bigger cities with rural areas. Local unions and workers are with him and say he has their best interest in mind. “This is particularly true on important issues like education, healthcare and our freedom to join together in our unions. After talking to hundreds of union members in…

MN 7th Congressional District candidates debate agriculture policy

MINNESOTA – The candidates for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District share why they’re the best to be Western Minnesota’s voice in Washington in a Prairie Public debate. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville wants to stop what she calls out of control spending and take a look at government regulations to decrease inflation. Writer and Democrat Jill Abahsain of Sauk Centre says…

American Red Cross And Gate City Bank Joins Forces for Quilt Drive

American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region and Gate City Bank are calling on all quilt makers far and wide this holiday season.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region and Gate City Bank are calling on all quilt makers far and wide this holiday season. They’re trying to collect 150 new quilts either handmade or bought, to share with veterans in VA homes, hospitals and homes. They should be made out of preferably new and quality material and…

ND Severe Winter Weather Awareness week brings storm preparedness awareness

October, 31- November, 4th, 2022

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With North Dakota Severe Winter Weather Awareness Week underway, it’s a reminder to always have a plan in place heading into winter. In the latest release of the Winter outlook for 2022-2023, predictions are showing below normal temperatures for the Pacific Northwest stretching eastward to the Western Great Lakes while, in terms of precipitation for the…

Brainerd Man Accused of Killing Daughter’s Boyfriend Over Suspected Abuse

CROW WING CO., Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — A Brainerd, Minnesota man is accused of fatally shooting his daughter’s boyfriend over suspected abuse. 45-year-old Michael LaFlex is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Bryce Brogle. He was reported missing after going to the LaFlex’s storage unit last Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint, LaFlex shot Brogle in the back…

Taylor Swift announces ‘The Eras Tour’ with a stop in Minneapolis

Swift will perform at U.S. Bank Stadium

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Taylor Swift announces a new U.S. Stadium tour, including a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this summer. The Saturday, June 24th show includes girl in red and Owenn. Fans who receive a special code after registering, will have exclusive access to buy tickets on November 15th. The rest of the public can get tickets…

Could Powerball jackpot top $1.58 billion record?

6 Tickets Sold In Minnesota In Monday's Drawing Are Worth $50,000 Each

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP/KVRR) – The fourth-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history could soar to the largest ever if no one wins the top prize in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. The jackpot climbed to $1.2 billion after no one matched all six numbers Monday night to win the jackpot. That makes 38 consecutive draws without a jackpot winner since the…

Get Ready Metalheads: Anthrax and Black Label Society Are Hitting Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Metalheads can start 2023 with some of the finest thrash and heavy metal to grace North American stages. Anthrax and Black Label Society are coming to Alerus Center in Grand Forks on Wednesday, January 25. The public on-sale begins Friday morning at 10. You can check each band’s website for ticket information. If you are…