HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO 845PM UPDATE) — Crews from at least ten fire departments were called on to fight a large fire at Taracon Precast northwest of Hawley which broke out late this afternoon. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the Hawley and Glyndon fire departments were dispatched first and reported heavy, black smoke at the site. The company reported that…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Back in 1983, Marlene Johnson made history as the first woman to become Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. “Well it was an exciting opportunity. Governor Perpich was committed to changing the way government looked. He wanted to expand the opportunities for women, so the timing was perfect for me, and it was a very exciting time in…
ABC123, DilworthCLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) –After the recent closure of a Dilworth daycare, Clay County leaders want to remind people of the resources that are out there during times like these. Information of openings and available child care can be found at www.parentaware.org. There are also services available for family or friends that may be stepping in to help those…
MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK, Minn. — With the sudden change to cooler weather, conditions are just right to hit major fall color through our parts of Minnesota soon. And at Minnesota’s Maplewood State Park, the fall foliage is just starting to show hints of the overwhelming display of color to come. Park rangers there say within days of this cool weather,…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz have used their time on the debate stage to focus the bulk of their attacks not on one another, but on those at the top of their rival tickets. Republican…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Withdrawal Management/ Detox Facility & DMV. The facility will hold up to 32 people which is two times more than the county facility. As the number of beds that are needed are high across the state of Minnesota, this will gradually decrease the need. Patients will…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — ABC-123 daycare in Dilworth abruptly closed. Parents found out in a text message stating the facility would not be open. “As far as we were told they can’t re-open again. And I think that’s the best result. I mean it stinks that anytime a parent actually spoke up and stood up for their kid like they…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After another weekend of serving customers, The Freez in Moorhead has suddenly closed. A sign out front says the business is also once again for sale. The ice cream shop that also sells burgers, fries and other food typically closes for the season sometime in October. It was built in 1960 and was a Tastee Freez…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…
WADENA, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Five men are facing federal drug charges after a major drug bust in Wadena County. Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38 – both of Wadena – have been arrested and charged along with 28-year-old Aaron Heifort of Clitherall, and 27-year-old Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo of St. Paul. A federal arrest warrant has been issued for another St….
