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Klobuchar, Smith Speak on Senate Floor Ahead of DHS Funding Vote

The Minnesota senators urged the Trump administration to withdraw ICE agents from the state and their colleagues to not pass any budget proposals until that measure is taken.

January 28, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) – Discussion continues in Washington over the future of Operation Metro Surge in the state of Minnesota. The U.S. Senate convened today, and both senators from Minnesota took the floor to urge the Trump administration to withdraw agents from the Twin Cities. Both Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith decried the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti…

Sanford Health Receives Designation For Cardiology Program

Sanford Cardiology Department Receives National Recognition

The facility was listed by Becker's Hospital Review as one of the "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs".

January 28, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Not to put additional feathers in their collective cap, but Sanford Health is fairly used to recognition from the broader medical community. Still, being named to the “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs” list by Becker’s Hospital Review feels like a validation of progress. “All of us have come together – for 10,…

Hundreds gather for ICE observation training

January 27, 2026

Eric Bolin,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Training is held in Moorhead on how to safely and legally observe I.C.E. operations. The event had to be moved to a larger venue due to the number of people who signed up. Upwards of 300 people filled Trinity Lutheran Church to get information on how to legally and safely observe and document ICE activities. In…

Moorhead man arrested for making bomb threats

January 27, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested for making bomb threats to multiple businesses. Clay County Sheriff’s Office says 59-year-old Troy Johnson made a threat to Clay County Social Services on an employee’s voicemail. The caller was known to the employee. It was determined the suspect had made additional bomb threats to other businesses in the Fargo–Moorhead area….

“Mahj Curious” Class Comes to Metro

January 27, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s a game that first gained popularity in China in the 1800s, and now, it’s coming to the metro. It’s a test of strategy skills, memory, and luck against the other players in a traditional game of mahjongg. You’re invited to learn how to play in a new class called “Mahj Curious. ” The instructor, Christine Welsand of…

Moorhead Public Schools looking into cuts to programs and staff

January 27, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Moorhead School Board on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Despite voters passing two referendums in November 2025, the Moorhead School Board passed a resolution on Monday directing administrators to start looking into potential budget cuts. The memo directs administration to recommend reductions in programs and positions, as needed, to reduce expenditures. The district says it’s a result of changing…

Moorhead City Council frustrated with ICE, Borgen calls agents ‘federal thugs’

January 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Several Moorhead city council members are expressing their frustrations and dismay over ICE agents in Minnesota. City Council member Emily Moore read a letter by a friend of Alex Pretti, the man fatally shot by ICE agents over the weekend in Minneapolis, encouraging people to continue his legacy. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city does not…

Results of Safety and Security Audit to be presented at Moorhead School Board meeting

January 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Area Public Schools recently completed a Safety and Security Audit. It was conducted in partnership with Zeal Education Group, a national school safety consulting firm. The audit included on-site evaluations, reviews of building access and procedures, collaboration with law enforcement and Building Emergency Response Teams (BERT) and surveys gathering feedback from staff and families. The district…

Feed My Starving Children Baked Potato Feed

Baked Potato Feed for Feed My Starving Children at Junkyard Brewing

It was $8 for the potato feed and an additional $1 for dessert options - and organizers believe that alone netted them well over $1,000 for the nonprofit.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Giving Hearts Day is just around the corner, and local nonprofits are teaming up with businesses around the F-M area to get a jumpstart on their fundraising goals. One such event took place on Saturday, January 24 at Junkyard Brewing Co. in Moorhead. Feed My Starving Children FargoPack held a baked potato feed inside the establishment…

‘Smash for Sarcoma’ Tournament Raises Money for West Fargo Man’s Second Cancer Battle

36-year-old Brad Lindblad has fought off the disease once - now, the community is trying to make sure he has the support he needs to do it again.

January 25, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Community members packed a local pickleball venue to raise money for a West Fargo man who is battling a rare form of cancer for the second time. Brad Lindblad was first diagnosed with epithelioid sarcoma at age 23. He fought off the cancer and has since gone on to mentor other cancer patients while having three…