Moorhead

Moorhead Mayor announces her run for MN House of Representatives

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson officially announces her DFL candidacy for Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A. Carlson emphasizes her commitment to running is building a thriving, safe, and healthy community. Current DFL State Rep. Heather Keeler is running for Congress. Carlson says her priorities in office would be flood mitigation, state support for a new fire…

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.

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.

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…

Officials caution drivers during seasons first winter storm

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…

School bus collides with truck in Moorhead, no serious injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two drivers sustained minor injuries when a truck collided with a school bus Tuesday in south Moorhead. Police say the crash happened around 11:09 a.m. in the 2400-block of 28th Ave. S. No students were aboard the school bus. Officers determined the truck driver lost control while navigating a curve in the road. Both drivers declined…

Avoiding a Holiday Financial Headache

FARGO — We’ve almost hit Thanksgiving and the biggest holiday shopping event of the year — Black Friday. And financial experts say if you want to save yourself a holiday financial headache, it’s time to start setting your holiday budget. Whether you do your shopping online or hit the stores in person, Northwestern Mutual’s Korina Holte says you need to…

Community Gathers to Mourn Loss of Officer Bradley Schenck

His funeral, held at Hope Lutheran's South Campus in Fargo, attracted hundreds who will miss his contributions to the community.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There was hardly a dry eye inside Hope Lutheran on November 23, as hundreds gathered to say goodbye to a brave man. “He carried himself with courage and grace,” said Bradly Schenck’s eldest son, Colby, in his eulogy. Officer Schenck – who spent 16 years with the Moorhead Police Department – was diagnosed with brain cancer…

Moorhead Antiques Mall Celebrates 30 Years with Holiday Savings

They're still reeling a bit from a break-in on November 9. The culprits in that case have not yet been caught.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Antiques Mall is celebrating a major anniversary – while still recovering from a recent burglary. The Mall has been open for 30 years, and in its same location for 25. To commemorate those anniversaries, they held a store-wide Christmas sale all weekend. Most stalls offered at least 20 percent off their items – with…

Three Homes Destroyed in Otter Tail County Fire

Authorities say the homes were unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

The general location of the fire, which affected 3 homes on the southwest edge of Otter Tail Lake. AMOR TOWNSHIP, MN (KVRR) – Three residences are what authorities are calling “a complete loss” following an early-morning fire in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says they were alerted to a fire taking place in the 28000 block…