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LIVE: Yoga with Swords

WEST FARGO — It’s one of the only kind in the metro, and it’s giving you a chance to build a mind-body connection for the New Year, along with an excuse to play with dangerous weapons. Agassiz Dojo in West Fargo is the metro’s location to learn traditional Japanese sword martial arts, including Japanese fencing and Sword Versus Stick. There…

Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy dies

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy has passed away. The longtime democrat died Christmas day. She recently suffered a stroke and was about to enter hospice care. Murphy made history as Minnesota’s longest-serving female lawmaker and the second-longest serving lawmaker overall. Senator Amy Klobuchar released a statement and said, “Mary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated…

Snowy owl rescued from car grille by Minnesota woman who saved another bird hours earlier

AP via Annabelle WhalenDULUTH, Minn. (AP/KVRR) — Annabell Whelan woke up Tuesday and frantically checked on her holiday overnight guest — Nowl the snowy owl, who she rescued from the grille of a car the day before. Whelan was out with her boyfriend’s family Monday in Duluth, Minnesota, when she saw the owl “just hanging out there, literally” after car…

Moorhead Starbucks Workers Join The Nationwide Strike

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — In April of 2023, the Starbucks in Moorhead received permission for workers to organize a union at the location. Early Tuesday morning, the Service Employees International Union and Starbucks Workers United, began their strike. “The company agreed to bargain in good faith with us for a contract. And last month they are refusing to give us…

Moorhead Woman Driving Too Fast for the Conditions Crashes Into Row of Trees Along I-94 in Fargo

Courtesy: N.D. Highway PatrolFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Charges against a Moorhead woman are under investigation after a series of crashes on I-94 in Fargo. Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Fatuma Osman was driving too fast on the snow and ice covered interstate just after 3 p.m. near 25th Street South. She lost control and her SUV hit the ditch, then a…

A court ruling could tip the majority to Republicans in the Minnesota House

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge ruled Friday that a Democratic candidate didn’t meet the residency requirements for his suburban district. Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro ruled that Curtis Johnson didn’t live in the Roseville-area district for the required six months ahead of the election and…

Terry Ree of “Williams And Ree” Dead at 75

Comedy Duo Performed Together for Over 50 Years

Terry Ree (Facebook)A comic legend in these parts has died. Terry Ree, one half of the comedy-music duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday at 75. Bruce Williams announced his friend’s death on social media. The duo retired from touring this year after fifty years. They first met and started a band in 1968 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish,…

Nancy Otto, former Moorhead City Council member, dies at 73

FARGO (KVRR) – Former longtime Moorhead City Council member Nancy Otto has died. Otto died Wednesday at Sanford on Broadway in Fargo. She was 73. Otto served four terms on the city council between 2000 and 2016. Former Moorhead Mayor Morrie Lanning says Otto was an “active and caring council member” who was dedicated to the city’s needs. Funeral services…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Eleanor

FARGO — If you’re looking for a cat with a sweet and inquisitive disposition, you can’t go wrong with Eleanor. She arrived at the Morning Show eager to explore, asking to be let out of her carrier and ready for cuddles and some time on the anchor desk. Eleanor came to Homeward Animal Shelter from the local pound, so they…