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Polling Locations Report Light Turnout For Minnesota Primary Election

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  It’s primary election day across Minnesota and turnout in Moorhead is dismal. Just under five percent of registered voters had cast ballots in Moorhead and Dilworth as of 4:30 this afternoon according to Clay County Auditor Lori Johnson. Democrats and Republicans are going to the polls to decide who gets to advance to the general election…

“Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” Contest: Nomination Deadline is Thursday

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Nominations are about to close for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest. The state is known for everything from Hormel Spam to Arctic Cat ATVs to Starkey Hearing Aids. Jennifer Byers with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says, “There are so many products made in Minnesota that people maybe see or use every day—they have no…

Vikings’ Rookie Quarterback McCarthy Set for Knee Surgery

  Head Coach Kevin O’Connell announces that J.J. McCarthy will undergo a procedure for a torn meniscus in his right knee. pic.twitter.com/O0JgNBgB5t — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 13, 2024 EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings’ first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo knee surgery. There’s no word yet on how long he’ll be out. McCarthy complained about knee…

Will questions about Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a news conference for the Biden-Harris campaign discussing the Project 2025 plan during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)WASHINGTON (AP) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party’s vice-presidential nominee’s…

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections Tuesday. Omar is defending her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a…

Man In Deadly Shooting Near Frazee Claims Self-Defense

BECKER, CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — The suspect in a fatal shooting near Frazee, Minnesota Saturday is claiming self-defense. 31-year-old Willis McDonald told deputies that he was visiting a woman he had met days before when 31-year-old Arlan Bergstrom Jr. broke his car window and began punching him. McDonald says he reached for his handgun and shot him as he continued…

Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores announce new website, shopping app

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KVRR) — Coborn’s Inc. announces it’s launching a new shopping experience for its customers. Cash Wise grocery and liquor stores will have a new and improved website along with a mobile app, powered by Instacart. The goal is to make shopping online easier and more convenient. Some of the new features include: browsing from a weekly ad,…

Political Candidate And Wife Charged With Stealing Hundreds of Signs in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Minnesota House candidate and his wife face charges after authorities found hundreds of stolen signs in their backyard in Alexandria. Judd Hoff faces one count of aiding and abetting felony theft and receiving stolen property. His wife, Wendy Hoff, faces one count of felony theft. The signs are worth thousands of dollars and some had…

Seniors who laid the groundwork reflect on growth of Fargo-Moorhead Pride

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Saturday night was the date for the annual Fargo-Moorhead Pride Block Party, hosting nationally recognized drag performers. But on Sunday, it’s all about the colorful parade through Downtown Fargo. “There’s a huge amount of us. We’re here, we love it, and we’re staying.” But Pride isn’t just about the younger crowd. This year the Parade was…