OWATONNA, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz says the state is strong, because the kids of Minnesota are better equipped to thrive. The governor was joined by other political leaders at Owatonna High School for his sixth State of the State address. Walk picked it as the setting to highlight how the community has made big investments in the relatively…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Over the years, public health entities across the U.S. have raised flags on many things such as smoking and vaping. But now they’ve turned their attention to Delta 8 THC, especially being used by teenagers. Clay County Public Health says less than 5% of teens have used Delta 8 in the county. “There is no safe…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KFGO) – The Dilworth City Council has voted 4-to-1 to make an offer to Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Justin Carloni to be next police chief. City Administrator Peyton Mastera is hopeful the city can negotiate a favorable employment agreement with Caloni. “Assuming we come to somewhat agreeable terms I would bring it to the commission for their consideration,” Mastera…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — The Cheerio Challenge is underway in Duluth after billionaire Kathy Cargill told the Wall Street Journal that Mayor Roger Reinert “peed in his cheerios” after sending her a letter asking what she has planned for 20 properties she purchased on Park Point. The mayor posted a picture on social media of a pancake and a piece…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minneapolis guitarist Brian Setzer is reuniting with Stray Cats and they’re coming to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on Thursday, August 8. The band put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s and scored several big hits including “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”. Tickets for the rain or shine concert run…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- With the winter storm coming through the region, driving conditions throughout the metro have been impacted. Around 3 inches of snow was reported in Fargo as of Monday morning, sticking to the roads making their conditions more slick. The wind is blowing the snow around as well, making it much harder for people to see where they…
Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said Monday. Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and to occasionally infect people. The virus is affecting older dairy cows in those states and in New…
Weather-related school announcements for Tuesday, March 26: Bagley – 2 hours late Battle Lake – Virtual Learning Breckenridge – Flexible Learning Day Browns Valley – E-Learning Campbell-Tintah – 2 hours late Clearbrook-Gonvick – 2 hours late Detroit Lakes – 2 hours late, No morning pre-school Frazee-Vergas – E-Learning Henning – Closed Holy Rosary Catholic – 2 hours late Lake Park-Audubon…
Red River Women’s Clinic, Moorhead, Minn.BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/Prairie Public) – The State Committee of the North Dakota Republican Party has approved a new anti-abortion resolution that will be debated during the state GOP convention next week in Fargo. Sources have said the resolution would call for the outlawing of all abortions, and would provide for criminal charges against a woman who…
X: @MSPPIO_NWFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Sgt. Jesse Grabow with Minnesota State Patrol is giving us a look at how the roads are out there in some parts of Minnesota. These snapshots of jackknifed and overturned semis were taken along I-94 between Fergus Falls and Alexandria around 2 p.m. Grabow wrote on social media that roads are ice and snow…
