MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Halloween may have passed, but people still gathered at the Moorhead Public Library Saturday to hear some spooky stories. Author Chad Lewis gave a talk about haunted locations, monsters and the paranormal sites of Minnesota, a topic he’s covered in several books. Lewis says his interest in the paranormal began from an early age growing up…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to hear the ringing of bells at your local retailers. The Salvation Army officially kicked off their Red Kettle Drive this morning with their goal of $900,000. “That money comes to support local agencies funding local for Salvation Army. 83 percent of every dollar goes to direct client need,” said Abe Tamayo, Major at…
PERLEY, Minn. — Authorities have identified the hunter shot by someone in his own hunting party near Perley. According to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Timothy Rousar, 37, has been released from the hospital. He suffered injuries to his face after he was struck on the right side by a 12 gauge shotgun slug. The slug remains lodged in his…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board games and other activities of that nature are fairly common fixtures at breweries these days. What you’re not often going to find, though, are hammering or plumbing contests. But when the creative minds behind Junkyard West Fargo and Rebuilding Together partnered up – that’s exactly what came to fruition. “I think that the plumbing…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz announces $112 million in federal funds have been awarded to the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program. The funding will provide energy assistance to income-eligible Minnesota homeowners and renters to help keep their homes warm this winter. Walz says higher utility bills in the winter can put a strain on budgets and this program…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Dragons are taking flight from alumni and supporters on MSUM’s Day of Giving “It’s an exciting day, it’s a great chance for our Dragon community to give back. Support students and scholarships, and programs here on campus,” said Steve Sjoberg, Director of Marketing and Communications for MSUM Foundation. MSUM’s Giving Day is the biggest…
Moorhead malt plant (KVRR)MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch will shut down operations at its Moorhead malt plant and redirect the grain to be processed by a Twin Cities-area company in 2025. “Anheuser-Busch has reached an agreement with Rahr Malting Co. to take on the full capacity of malt production for Moorhead,” according to a company statement. “As a…
POLK CO., Minn. — She’s only got three legs, but she has more than enough cuddles, cutes and charm to make up for it. Azule came in to the Smiley’s rescue in Polk County positive for feline leukemia. It’s a contagious disease to cats but no other species, so Smiley’s has a dedicated space for leukemia cats where they can…
FARGO — small businesses across the metro want your help getting the holiday shopping season started. Sixty-plus small business vendors are inviting you to this weekend’s 5th Annual Small Business Expo. They’ll have samples, shopping, Santa photos, and more to get your attention about buying local. The holiday season is a critical moneymaking time for small businesses. And consumers can…
At one farm, workers lived in a converted barn that was infested with cockroaches. The “kitchen sink” was a utility sink next to a water heater. Photos from civil complaint.ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — It was the biggest wage theft case the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office ever brought. More than $3 million in wages allegedly stolen from hundreds of…
