Moorhead

Crews work to clear out slush and heavy snow throughout the metro

FARGO/MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Snow has returned to the region once again. With slippery roads and heavy snow, public works is working hard to clean up the mess. “Crews have been out keeping the roads cleared off and putting some product down to prevent ice. And the mild temperatures have been helping us out also,” said Paul Fiechtner, Public Works Director…

Minnesota Legislature convenes annual session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota Legislature begins its session, convening for the first time since last June. For many lawmakers walking into the Capitol was a bit different, as security has been amplified since the shooting that killed former speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman. Sen. John Hoffman who was shot and injured, shared his condolences…

Moorhead City Council debates creating city ordinance regarding ICE operations

The Moorhead City Council, along with first responders and the public meet to discuss ordinances dealing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. 2/17/26.MOORHEAD — The Moorhead City Council held a workshop at the Hjemkomst Center where there was some heated debate on the issue of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the city. The topic of ICE took…

Sen. Amy Klobuchar encourages public to frequent businesses affected by recent ICE raids

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — As part of her campaign for governor of Minnesota, Sen. Amy Klobuchar checked in with local businesses to advocate for spending locally. The visit comes as Gov. Tim Walz announced his plans to allocate $10 million to local businesses that have been affected by the recent I.C.E. raids. Businesses will be able to apply for loans…

Moorhead brewery owner wants more stability, predictability amid rising tariffs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Rising tariffs over the last year have affected how one brewery owner has run his business. And he says there needs to be more stability and predictability moving forward. “When we don’t have those things, it makes it a lot harder for us to make good, solid business decisions. We cannot absorb hits before taking risks…

Community Gathers to Search for Isadora Wengel

Organizers handed out maps of the Red River and encouraged searchers to mark where they had looked. They hoped to find Isadora and bring her home, but they also wanted to show support for her still-grieving family.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Since Isadora Wengel was reported missing in early January, the Fargo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have been looking for her tirelessly. The case against her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, has moved forward on circumstantial evidence – but neither officials nor the general public will rest until her remains are found. To that end…

Pursuit Crosses State Lines; Driver Taken into Custody

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says that 39-year-old Nicholas Wessels fled a traffic stop after deputies attempted to arrest him for active warrants.

CASS and CLAY COUNTIES, N.D. and MN (KVRR) – A 39-year-old Moorhead man is in custody at the Clay County Jail after authorities say he led them on a pursuit that crossed the North Dakota – Minnesota border. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the situation began just before 3 A.M. on February 14, when a deputy conducted a traffic…

Save a Life Saturday with Sanford Health

FARGO — Valentine’s Day is all about looking after each other’s hearts. So Saturday, Sanford Ambulance is going to teach you how. They’re hosting “Save a Life Saturday” at West Acres Mall, for anyone who wants to learn hands-only CPR. They’ll teach you what to do if someone in your vicinity stops breathing, and how to keep them alive while…

Pet Connection: Meet Jupiter

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — He’s named after a planet that’s pretty far distant from ours. But little Jupiter the Malamute/shepherd cross wants nothing more than to be as near to you as possible, at all times. The volunteers at Journey Home Animal Rescue say the year-old puppy has only been with them a few short weeks, but he’s already settling…

Horace 5th graders take in early performance of ‘Cinderella’ at Concordia

Cinderella at Concordia TheatreMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Cinderella takes over the stage at Concordia College and area students get an early showing. Concordia Theatre will bring Cinderella, the opera-version, to Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre February 12 through the 15th. All of Horace’s 5th graders got a special matinee performance. Before the opera, students asked questions about the production. They were…