MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro. The boy and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, who is originally from Ecuador, were detained in a Minneapolis…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The man who died in a fire west of Wadena, Minnesota on Thursday night has been identified as 73-year-old David Hanes. Several deputies and fire departments were called to his home for a structure fire and found Hanes unresponsive inside. He was taken to Astera Hospital in Wadena where he died. A dog also…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Many local businesses have announced on social media that they would not be open on Friday to join in the nationwide protest against ICE. While there are some who are open, they say they are showing other ways to support in solidarity. “We thought it was really important to participate in this to show our solidarity…
FARGO — It’s one of the hottest tickets in town, at one of the coldest times. The eighth annual Fargo Hotdish Festival is this weekend, and one contender is hoping to turn the tables on the competition. Last year’s “Most Creative” and “People’s Choice” winner, the Jasper Hotel in downtown, is vying to be a contender for this year’s top…
Essentia Health leadership pictured with City of Moorhead community and city leaders at new clinic announcement.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health is expanding its care with a new family medicine clinic in the heart of downtown Moorhead. The new clinic will open at the former Wells Fargo building at 730 Center Ave. The 8,100-square-foot clinic will include a procedural room,…
ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – More than 40 lawmakers from states as far away geographically as Rhode Island and Oregon gathered in St. Paul in a show of support for their Minnesota brethren, stressing that the need to change the situation in the state went beyond political lines. “This is not a partisan issue. This about the American people. This…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Local high schoolers showed off their hard work today in a science fair that might just lead to them receiving national recognition. Park Christian School hosted their annual science fair for 8th and 10th graders in their main gymnasium. 87 projects were on display, and the winners were chosen by a panel of judges. The students…
FILE—Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., waits to speak to reporters following a closed-door meeting with fellow Democrats on spending legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security and a swath of other government agencies as the country reels from the deaths of two people at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A tentative agreement has been reached between Moorhead Area Public Schools and Education Moorhead on a two-year teacher contract for the 2025–27 school years. The parties came to the agreement after 9.5 hours of mediation. The district says the agreement reflects a collaborative effort to balance competitive compensation and benefits with the district’s long-term financial stability….
The Rourke Art Gallery’s “Call Me!” Valentines exhibit runs through Feb. 22.MOORHEAD — The Rourke Art Gallery is holding its third annual Valentine’s exhibit starting on Thursday, Jan. 29. The exhibit, called “Call Me!” features artwork with a retro, mid-century style. Local artists were able to submit up to three pieces for display Each piece has themes of holiday themes…
