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Family Experiences 1 in 11.2 Million Chances of their Cow Birthing Four Quadruplet Calves

Just northwest of Sebeka Minnesota, in Hillview, the Beldo family welcomed four Black Angus quadruplet calves onto their farm on May 24th

May 27, 2018

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HILLVIEW, Minn. — The chance of a cow giving birth to four calves is one in 11.2 million, but the rare event happened in our region! Just northwest of Sebeka Minnesota, in Hillview, the Beldo family welcomed four Black Angus quadruplet calves onto their farm on May 24th. On their first night, the family kept the babies in a pallet…

JL Beers Coaster Contest Almost Over: Last Few Days to Submit Designs

The contest gives people a chance to show their artist talents and submit it for a chance to win a sleeve of their own coasters

May 27, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — For the second year, JL Beers is having their coaster contest and you only have until May 31st to submit your designs. The contest gives people a chance to show their artistic talents and submit it for a chance to win a sleeve of their own coasters. They also use them at the bar. This year is…

Bikers Start Up Their Engines for Third Annual “Leather Up for Lupus” Ride

The bikers drove to and from Detroit Lakes with stops in Fergus Falls and Deer Creek

May 26, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Seven years ago, Sean Scheiben received some shocking news: a diagnosis with lupus. “I was a little freaked out at first I guess, but once I got it under control, it’s just a daily struggle,” said Sean Scheiben. Schiben takes daily doses of medication to lessen his symptoms, but he doesn’t let the disease dominate his life….

Lakes Area Farmers Market Gives Shoppers a Closer Look at Local Goods

Nine vendors gather at People's Park to sell some homemade goods

May 26, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Dozens of people had the chance to enjoy locally made goods at the Lakes Area Farmers Market. Nine different vendors set up shop in Detroit Lakes to sell products like fresh–made bread, pottery, and homemade jams and rugs. Rug maker Donna Hoffman has been a part of many farmers markets in the area, and she says taking…

Ruck Marchers Raise Awareness for Veteran Suicides

They marched from the border 20 pounds in their rucksacks

May 25, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — CrossFit Fargo and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation put together a ruck march to raise awareness for veteran suicides. Marchers started at the U.S.–Canada border and will finish at the North Dakota–South Dakota border. They stopped at Centennial Park in Moorhead. Each marcher carries 20 pounds of weight inside their rucksack to represent the heavy gear soldiers…

Students Receive Bikes From Moorhead Police

Police say they wanted to give back to the community

May 25, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Five students at Horizon Middle School got to ride home on bikes that were gifts from Moorhead Police. “I just always wanted a bike,” Angelo Zeleon, a 6th grader, said. The Moorhead Police Athletics League took unclaimed bikes donated by the police department, and with the help of Scheels, fixed them up and provided helmets to go with…

Justin Critt Found Guilty of Moorhead Murder & Arson

May 25, 2018

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – A man accused of fatally beating a Moorhead woman and setting her house on fire has been found guilty. A Clay County District Court Jury on Friday afternoon convicted Justin Critt of 2nd degree murder and 1st degree arson in the 2016 death of Melissa Wilcoxon. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton says Wilcoxon died from blunt…

Michelle Fischbach Resigns Senate Seat, Sworn in as MN’s Lt. Gov.

May 25, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: KMSPST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – State Senator Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville resigned from the state senate and took the oath of office Friday, officially becoming Minnesota’s lieutenant governor. Fischbach, a Republican, has kept her state senate seat so the GOP could hold its one seat majority in the upper chamber. With the session now over and Gov. Mark Dayton promising there will be no special session,…

Semi Fire Near Fergus Falls Slows Traffic on I-94

May 25, 2018

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: KFGOFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – A semi caught fire along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Rothsay, Minn. Friday. Traffic was backed up in the westbound lanes of the highway for miles as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. The Minnesota State Patrol says there were no injuries. Westbound traffic may encounter a detour at exit 50….

Viking’s Adam Thielen Gets A Bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms.

May 25, 2018

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MILWAUKEE, WI — It’s an announcement that’s making Minnesotans bob their heads in approval. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and museum releasing limited edition Adam Thielen bobbleheads in his Minnesota State University, Mankato and Minnesota Vikings uniforms. The Detroit Lakes native played at Minnesota State -Mankato. It’s Thielen’s first bobblehead. The two officially licensed bobbleheads cost $40 each, or $75…