Minnesota News

Vic’s Bar & Grill moving to former Chumley’s spot

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A longtime downtown Moorhead establishment has announced a new location. Vic’s Bar & Grill, a fixture in the Moorhead Center Mall, is moving to the location now occupied by Chumley’s on Main Avenue. In a social media post, Vic’s says Chumley’s was closing and they were fortunate to obtain the space. Both will remain open until…

Dozens of States Sue Meta Platforms For Contributing to Youth Mental Health Crisis

(KVRR/AP) — Dozens of U.S. states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims…

Propane Tank Leak at Solar Gas Yard near Mentor, MN

MENTOR, Minn. (KVRR) — A propane leak late Monday night forced a home to be evacuated and Highway 2 to be closed for awhile in Mentor, Minnesota. The leak was reported before 11 p.m. at Solar Gas Yard. Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Mentor Fire Department determined that a 6,000 gallon propane tank was leaking. The tank was left to…

Man found dead in Thief River Falls house fire

No foul play is suspected

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls man is dead after a house fire Monday night. First responders were sent to 504 Knight Avenue North just before 6 p.m. The body of 37-year-old Mark Beito was found inside the house as crews were putting out the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and the…

LIVE: A Ghoul Morning With A Strange Scavenger

These Halloween birdies will haunt you with how helpful they are.

FARGO — With his eerie, skull-like face, huge nostrils that let you see clear through one side of his face to the other, and strange, featherless head, you’d think Steve the turkey vulture would send schoolkids screaming out the door every time he drops by an area classroom. Instead, says Chahinkapa Zoo curator Tom Schmaltz, the kids love him. “They’re…

UPDATE: Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer Drops Out of Race for House speaker

Rep. Tom Emmer  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Tom Emmer abruptly abandoned his bid to become House speaker Tuesday, withdrawing hours after winning the internal party nomination once it became clear he would not have enough support from GOP colleagues for the gavel. The House GOP whip, Emmer reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the…

Spuds Take 10/23 Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

Spudtacular Pitch and Catch Earns HS POTW

MOORHEAD, MN– The votes have been counted and the winner is in. The Moorhead Spuds are this week’s winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week.  Jett Feeney tossed beautiful ball to Reign Battle for an 84-yard touchdown in the Spuds game against Alexandria. Feeney showed off the arm strength and Battle showed off the speed. Congrats…