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An overflow of the Red Lake River causes citizens in Crookston to bring out the sandbags to try and curb it.

I saw a community in Crookston rally together after officials called on volunteers ages 16 and older to step up and help sand bag to prevent further river flooding from damaging the city

April 23, 2022

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https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/0fb3f4c6ee4641e294d9aee9aa8cfc5b92eb80cc_fl9-360p.mp4 CROOKSTON, M.N. (KVRR)- I saw a community in Crookston rally together after officials called on volunteers ages 16 and older to step up. and help sand bag to prevent further river flooding from damaging the city. Officials say majority of the city is protected up until about 31 feet but there are some vulnerable areas that only cover 26…

Flag raised honoring organ donor Jupiter Paulsen

Fourteen year old Jupiter Paulsen was tragically murdered last year.

April 22, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Fourteen year old Jupiter Paulsen was tragically murdered last year. She was a donor and today a flag was raised in her honor. “Honestly, I feel really honored that they would call me to do the flag raising ceremony. I’s been really hard overall due to, you know, the magnitude of how she was taken. But the…

North Dakota Highway Patrol looks to hire 9 troopers

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking to bring in nine troopers statewide.

April 22, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is looking to bring in nine troopers statewide. Applicants have to be at least 21 years old and need to submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial college transcript. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates have to be an American citizen for at least two years and have vision that’s 20/30…

Kawar Farok running for MN Senate seat serving Becker & Clay Counties

April 22, 2022

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MINNESOTA (KVRR) – A man known for running the Kurdish American Development Organization is running for the Northwestern Minnesota Senate District 4 seat that will be open following the retirement of State Sen. Kent Eken of Audubon. Kawar Farok is running for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement for the seat that serves Clay and Becker counties. He says his priorities include voter…

Man killed in Fargo crash on 25th Street North

April 22, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man is dead following a crash on the 600 block of 25th Street North in Fargo Friday afternoon. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says around 1:30 a car was turning north on 25th Street North from Main Avenue. An SUV was turning south on 25th Street North from 7th Avenue North. The car struck the…

Impostor claims to be Douglas County deputy

April 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of a man who’s been contacting people by phone and claiming to be a Douglas County deputy. Chief Deputy Jason Peterson says the impostor is using the name of an actual deputy. The man is using several reasons to explain why he’s contacting people, including missed court…

Update: Man shot dead by deputy inside Mott-Regent Public School

April 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOTT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man who lived in the Mott area in southwestern North Dakota was shot and killed by a Hettinger County Sheriff’s deputy during a disturbance inside the Mott-Regent Public School building. The sheriff’s office says 34-year-old Jeffrie Glover Jr. refused to leave the building after the officer arrived and the encounter escalated into an assault on…

LIVE: Pop Expo

FM Comic-con explodes into a new, even bigger event.

April 22, 2022

Emily Welker,

Are you looking for a pop of fun to make your weekend a great one? Comic-con is merging with two other entertainment entities in the metro this year to become “Pop Expo.” The pop culture and comic book convention officially turned twelve years old this year, so organizers decided they wanted to broaden its reach. Organizer Tony Tilton said they’re…

CoreCon And Shellback Tech

Gearing up to support a great cause at this year's CoreCon.

April 22, 2022

Emily Welker,

This year’s CoreCon is shaping up to be a fun one, and one of the best parts is the charity the pop culture convention is featuring this year. Shellback Tech is the brainchild of war veteran Travis Peacock. He started it 4 years ago in the region. The program builds free gaming systems for disabled veterans and first responders. Peacock…

9-year-old dies in accidental shooting in Minnesota

April 22, 2022

Jim Monk,

LYND, Minn. – Authorities say a 9-year-old girl has died after she was accidentally shot at a home in southwestern Minnesota. According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened Monday afternoon at a residence near Lynd, a town southwest of Marshal. The girl was taken by air to a hospital and died Tuesday. She has not been identified….