Minnesota News

Moorhead Business Association Cancels Its July 4th Fireworks Show

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Metro fireworks fans have one fewer option for 4th of July celebrations. Moorhead’s longtime 4th of July fireworks show is cancelled. According to a Facebook post, Moorhead Business Association said “that it is no longer a smart financial decision for our membership and our organization.” This decision is becoming public 3 weeks before the event would…

Prince’s Former Fiancee, Sheila E., Turned Away at Paisley Park

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sheila E. figured she’d be welcome if she showed up unannounced to record some video at Paisley Park where the Grammy-nominated percussionist once collaborated with her mentor and one-time fiancée, the late rock superstar Prince. She was wrong. She said in an Instagram video that she was hurt when she went there to pay her respects on Friday, which would have been his 66th birthday,…

New Details On Suspect Who Set Off Shelter in Place In Dalton, MN Over The Weekend

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — We are learning more about the arrest of a man who set off a shelter in place during an extensive search Saturday in Dalton, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. 31-year-old Eliezer Rodriguez of Hutchinson, Minnesota was caught while on foot Saturday afternoon in a wooded area near Hansel Lake Rest Stop along I-94 just…

Attempted Homicide suspect apprehended in Ottertail County

DALTON, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) -The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the attempted homicide suspect they were asking the community to be on the lookout for has been apprehended. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office warned the public not to approach the subject on Saturday morning. The man, a short Hispanic man with a teardrop tattoo near his left…

Ribbon cutting held for new inclusive playground in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – The City of Moorhead held a ribbon cutting for their new inclusive playground at Southside Regional Park. The playground features a rubber surface for wheelchair access, as well as several inclusive activities for children of all abilities. Jen Troska, whose son has autism, spoke at the event about how important inclusive play spaces like this can…

“Day of Play” Held At RDO Equipment in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Does your little kid have big dreams about big toys? RDO Equipment and John Deere are coming off another year of their “Day of Play”. It’s when the construction and farming equipment dealer opens its doors to families in the region. It gives kids who might not grow up on a farm or in a construction…

Major Shelf-Stable Milk Donation Made to Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass-Clay Creamery and Hornbacher’s are making a major shelf-stable milk donation to Great Plains Food Bank to help those in need. They are donating 18,500 cartons of milk to the food bank now to be distributed to food pantries. They will also donate an additional 30,000 milk cartons over the summer. These milk cartons are nonperishable…