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Several crashes reported Sunday afternoon on I-94 near Fergus Falls

2 hours ago

TJ Nelson,

Sgt. Jesse Grabow/XFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow on X says troopers on Sunday afternoon were responding to and investigating several crashes. Grabow wrote that some crashes were blocking westbound travel on I-94 west of Fergus Falls. This image was taken by a MnDOT plow at 2:47 p.m. Detours were put in place for…

Businesses Around Fargo Moorhead Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Business Owners Celebrate Small Business Saturday, Talk Local Economy

Many owners say they feel embraced by the community - but that it's important that level of support remains consistent.

4 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Small Business Saturday was started as a holiday slash marketing initiative back in 2010 to encourage shoppers to keep their dollar local – as proprietors know what kind of impact that can have on a region’s economy. “With indie bookstores specifically, when you shop at an indie, over 29% of that purchase goes immediately back into…

Semi-Truck Catches Fire in Moorhead

It's unclear at this time what led to the blaze.

6 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Traffic was slowed in Moorhead Saturday evening after the cab of a semi-truck caught on fire. Crews responded to an area of I-94 near the 20th Street overpass to attend to the blaze. It appears to have affected the cab of the truck. Alongside firefighters, police officers were directing traffic around the scene. It has not…

Garage and vehicles destroyed by fire in Breckenridge

November 28, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Breckenridge garage fire on Nov. 27, 2025BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — A garage and several vehicles were destroyed by fire in Breckenridge, Minnesota on Thursday, Nov. 27. Firefighters responded to 212 8th Street South around 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving. Breckenridge Assistant Fire Chief Rob Jirak says a detached garage was fully engulfed when they arrived. Firefighters and Breckenridge Police had roads…

Fill the Dome 2025 was a “SOUPer” success!

November 26, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Playing off of this year’s theme of “Be a SOUPer Hero”, the Fill the Dome food drive was a “SOUPer success”. It hauled in over 100,000 pounds of food and over $45,000 in donations. The 19th annual event was conducted by area high school, middle and elementary students. Since 2007, Fill the Dome has united more…

Ellison among 21 attorneys general suing Trump Administration over SNAP benefits

November 26, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over SNAP benefits. Ellison and 21 other attorneys general are trying to stop the federal government from cutting off benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. They are seeking to block new USDA guidance that they say wrongly treats several groups…

Minnesota State Patrol responds to multiple jackknifed semis on I-94

November 26, 2025

Jim Monk,

Jackknifed semi. (Minnesota State Patrol)FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to several jackknifed semis on Interstate-94 Wednesday morning. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers were dealing with jackknifed semis between Moorhead and Fergus Falls at mileposts 18, 44, 49 and 57, along with other crashes. “There’s spots out here where I am right now where it’s like…

Turkey featured at event with Gov. Walz will not get a pardon

November 25, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz held his annual presentation of Minnesota’s Thanksgiving Turkey. The state leads the nation in turkey production with over 600 farms. He thanked those farmers for everything they do to make Thanksgiving traditions possible. The turkey named “Gru” comes from a farm near Swanville, just east of Alexandria. But unlike The White House turkeys,…

Officials caution drivers during seasons first winter storm

November 25, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s snow season, and with the season starting at the busiest travel time of the year, officials want to make sure you are safe. “Slow down, expect low visibility, expect loss of traction, take your time, build in extra time so that you’re not speeding anywhere, and reduce some of the higher frequency crashes. If you’re…

State trooper captures semi pileup on I-94 east of Moorhead on Tuesday afternoon

November 25, 2025

TJ Nelson,

CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Winter weather driving skills are being put to the test across our region. Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow sharing this video of numerous semi’s piled up on I-94 westbound just east of Moorhead. Traffic was being diverted at Exit 15, the Downer exit. No life threatening injuries are reported. We have numerous other reports…