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President Biden Brings His Rural America Investment Message to Southern Minnesota

NORTHFIELD, Minn. (KVRR/AP) — President Joe Biden is in Minnesota. He stopped by a family farm in Northfield, just south of the Twin Cities, to announce over $5 billion to support rural communities. It will go toward better adapting agriculture to climate change, as well as expanding high-speed internet access and improving infrastructure. The funding comes from infrastructure and inflation…

Homeless shelters preparing for winter to help those in need

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The winter months are settling here in the Red River Valley. While some have a warm home to go to, there are others that are struggling with homelessness and need a place to go to with the temperatures dropping. That’s where homeless shelters come in and help those in need. “Oftentimes those that are experiencing homelessness…

Hundreds turn out for Monster Mash Trunk-or-Treat in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Kids from all over Fargo Moorhead dressed in their scariest costumes for the monster mash Trunk or Treat. Ghouls, goblins, witches and other creatures were in attendance for the annual event. The event had over 1,000 kids show up and go home with buckets full of candy. Local businesses, organizations, and foundations came out to support…

Moorhead Fire Department plans to reconfigure headquarters to make way for underpass

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The new underpass will run under two busy railroad tracks with the goal of improving safety and mobility in Moorhead. Moorhead fire departments chief Jeff Wallin said, “Structure is going to be going north and south on 11th street from where Hornbachers is on the south side to about where our fire station is on the…

Twins’ Bremer Calls It On Calls After 40 Years

Minnesota Twins Play-By-Play Broadcaster Dick Bremer Moves On To Front Office Role

MINNEAPOLIS — Legendary Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer has called his last game. The play by play savant tweeted a thank you to fans this morning. The tweet included a picture of him fishing and read, “A final left-hand toast to Twins fans everywhere. Thanks for an incredible 40-year run! It was MY pleasure.” His Twins broadcasting career began in 1983…

Fire in Attic Causes $60,000 in Damage to Fergus Falls House

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Three people are out of their home after a fire caused extensive damage in Fergus Falls. It was reported about 10:30 Monday morning. The fire started in the attic and it took some time to remove smoldering insulation. There is fire damage to the rafters and electrical wiring with smoke damage through the house. Damage…

Minnesota Twins’ TV voice Dick Bremer retiring after 40 seasons

http:// A final left-hand toast to Twins fans everywhere. Thanks for an incredible 40-year run! It was MY pleasure. pic.twitter.com/37tn3nUJXA — Dick Bremer (@dbremer_pxp) October 31, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After a 40-year run, Minnesota Twins play-by-play guy Dick Bremer is hanging up his microphone. Bremer announced Tuesday he’s retiring after four decades as the TV voice of the…