Minnesota News

John Beargease Sled Dog Marathon Moved Due To Snow Conditions

DULUTH, Minn.(KVRR/KFGO) – John Beargease Sled Dog Marathon’s start location moved due to warm temperatures melting the snow. The 40th anniversary of the race, which was originally slated to begin at Billy’s in Duluth, will now start just north of Two Harbors on March 2nd. Deteriorating snow conditions prompted the change. Mike Keyport, president of the John Beargrease Sled Dog…

Moorhead Police Chief Position Offered To Fargo Capt. Chris Helmick

Fargo Police Capt. Chris HelmickMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The search for Moorhead’s next police chief is over. A conditional offer has been extended to Fargo Police Capt. Chris Helmick. He has served in law enforcement since 2001. Helmick graduated from MSUM and the FBI National Academy. He was one of four finalists announced last week to replace retiring Police Chief…

Sanford Health Fargo Becomes First In North Dakota To Offer Hospital At Home Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Hospital at Home program will serve patients in who live within 25 miles of the Fargo-Moorhead area. “There’s only a limited number of in-patient beds in the hospital. So if you can take care of some of these patients at their homes safely, we can open up beds in the hospital for more sicker patients….

Wife of Murdered Detroit Lakes Missionary Charged for Alleged Role in Husband’s Death

LUBANGO, ANGOLA (KFGO) — The wife of a Detroit Lakes missionary who was killed in Angola, Africa in October has been charged as a co-author in her husband’s murder. Jackie Shroyer was arrested October 29, 2024, four days after her husband, Beau Shroyer, was killed. The Angolan Criminal Investigation Service says it’s believed Jackie was having an affair with a security…

JOANN Fabrics To Close All 800 Locations After More Than 80 Years in Business

JOANN Fabrics announces it will close all 800 locations and go out-of-business after more than 80 years. Earlier this month, the retailer announced that it would close 500 stores across the country after filing bankruptcy. JOANN Fabrics locations in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bemidji, Hibbing and Brookings in our region will be closing. The company says that subject to court approval,…

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Annual Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

The numbers were bigger than ever this year - over 200 participants and $70,000 raised.

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Splashes and cheers rang out from in front of the Lakeside Tavern on Detroit Lake, as well over 200 congregated, coming in from far and wide to participate in a polar plunge, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. You saw plenty of themed costumes, excited but tentative groups – but also heartwarming…

‘Knock ’em Down for Jeromy Brown’ Reaches 6th Anniversary

The bowling tournament is held sometime in February every year because that's the month of Jeromy's birthday.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunset Lanes in Moorhead continues to be a hotbed for people who want to roll some strikes and raise money for good causes. The sixth annual Knock ’em Down with Jeromy Brown Charity Bowl took place this weekend. The entire alley was blocked off starting at 4 o clock Saturday and the lanes were filled with…

Moorhead Man Arrested After Deadly Crash In Oakport Township Saturday Night

UPDATE: (02/23/25 8:15PM)  Crash victim identified as 43-year-old Jennifer Watson of Ennis, Texas. CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested for criminal vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol after a deadly head-on crash in Oakport Township, north of Moorhead. Minnesota State Patrol says 28-year-old Christopher Pink was driving north in the southbound lane on Highway…

A 10-Year-Old Dilworth Resident Starts Petition To Bring Chickens To Households

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With egg prices still on the rise, one ten-year-old in Dilworth wants to help her family save some money. Ariel Olson started a petition on Change.org titled, “Allow Dilworth City Residents to Keep Chickens Within Confined Property Boundaries.” Although cities like Fargo and Moorhead have allowed residents to choose to have their own chickens, Dilworth has…