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University of Minnesota Duluth senior defensive lineman, former Bison, dies of genetic heart condition

Reed Ryan – NDSU AthleticsDULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Reed Ryan, a senior defensive lineman at the University of Minnesota Duluth, has died of a genetic heart condition, his family says. Ryan, who was 22, died Tuesday at a Duluth hospital. His obituary said he went into cardiac arrest one week earlier following a football team workout in the weight room….

LIVE: Deck the Halls with “Elf”-Themed Decorations

Unglued's Ashley Morken is here to help you get your smile on (because smiling's our favorite).

FARGO — A lot of folks are decking the halls this time of year, and the Morning Show got some extra help in creative decorating with the minds behind the local craft and artisan store Unglued. Unglued’s Ashley Morken demonstrates for us how you can put your own personal spin on snowglobes, some with an “Elf: the Movie” theme. It’s…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Klondike

You wished for everything good in a dog? Santa's got it all here for you, wrapped up in one gorgeous package.

If you’re looking for a dog who’s young, smart, good-looking, affectionate, and always up for adventure, Santa is delivering everything on your wish list in one sweet package: this lovely husky boy, Klondike. He’s only a year old, which is usually a rambunctious and sometimes challenging age for huskies. But this guy couldn’t be better behaved. He’s already got great…

Six Minnesota Flag Finalists draw Negative Feedback

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – A special commission is collecting public comments on the six final entries chosen to replace the Minnesota State Flag. After the Minnesota emblem redesign commission narrowed down the number of flags from nearly 2,200 to 6 in November. The selections were posted for public opinion. “Typically I read through them to see, are there notes…

NDSU Tuition Award Program extended

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – NDSU has secured funding to extend their recently announced Tuition Award Program for eligible first year students beginning next fall.Earlier this month, the university announced the scholarship program that will help first and second year students pay for college during the 2024-2025 academic year. Wednesday, they said funding from the NDSU Foundation will help new students…

Moorhead Man Arrested After Fleeing at 130 MPH and Crashing Near Valley City

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man is caught going 110 miles per hour on I-94 near Valley City before hitting speeds of 130 miles per hour when a trooper tried to stop him. Authorities say about two miles after the pursuit started just before noon, 36-year-old Dylan Miller intentionally crashed into a guardrail and concrete barricade, causing him…

Businesses in area where George Floyd died sue Minneapolis

George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business. The lawsuit, filed in mid-November in state court, also names Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials and accuses the city of not properly policing the area…

Hillsboro Burger King To Get Upgrades Thanks To New Franchise Owner & Operator

HILLSBORO, N.D. (KVRR) — There is some good news for fans of Burger King in the Hillsboro area. Crown King Properties is the new franchise owner and operator of the restaurant in Hillsboro and they plan to make improvements. The company says that includes digital upgrades and new order kiosks. They will also be hiring managers and additional team members….