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Public hearing set on Xcel Energy rate increase for North Dakota customers

October 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Public Service Commission has scheduled a public hearing later this month on Xcel Energy’s proposed 19% electric rate increase in North Dakota. It’s the largest rate increase ever requested by Xcel for North Dakota’s 97,000 customers. The increase would bring in more than $44 million a year for Minnesota-based Xcel. The hearing will be held…

Pedestrian struck, killed on county highway in Otter Tail County

October 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left a pedestrian dead Wednesday night. Around 8:10 p.m., deputies responded to a report that an adult walking along the road in the 37000 block of County Highway 67 south of New York Mills was hit by a passing vehicle. The person was…

North Dakota, Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Local Impact of Government Shutdown

Some nonprofit organizations may be unable to pay employees while federal funding is frozen.

October 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m also thinking about everybody else who’s going to pay the cost – literally – if hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans or people in North Dakota lose their health insurance,” said Sen. Tina Smith (D) of Minnesota. Smith is part of the Democratic contingent currently trying to hash out an agreement with Republican legislators to get…

Msum Deans Face Off In Chili Competition

MSUM deans face off with their ladles in annual chili competition

October 1, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Chili, chili, and more chili. These chilis aren’t your typical chili from a can, but a recipe from home. “It’s the taste of nature. It’s all vegetables, it’s all plant-based, then it’s just – I think tasty,” said Lee Vigilant, Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Services “It’s really sweet with the sweet…

Ghoul Morning: The Art of Halloween — on You

October 1, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s October First and Halloween season is kicking into high gear for the metro’s artists and creative people. And at Hannah Montgomery’s tattoo studio in downtown Fargo, things get pretty busy this time of year. Montgomery specializes in photorealistic images, often with a dark and seasonally appropriate theme for the Halloween season. She works with her clients for…

Moorhead police investigate robbery at Casey’s General Store

October 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead police responded to a report of a robbery at a Casey’s General Store shortly before midnight Tuesday at 1702 30th Ave. S. Police say the suspect is a white male, around 5 feet, 5 inches to 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing between 150 lbs. and 180 lbs. The suspect was wearing a facemask and dark…

DFL releases priorities for special session on gun control, Republicans say their input wasn’t considered

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats in Minnesota release their priorities for a special session on gun control. It comes in the wake of the shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis and the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders unveiled a list of reforms which includes bans on assault weapons, high-capacity…

Concert series: It’ll be “Just Another Day in Paradise” when Phil Vassar plays Shooting Star Casino

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Country music singer and songwriter Phil Vassar is set to perform at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. He is set for a rare Saturday night concert on January 10. Most shows at Shooting Star are on Friday nights. Hear Vassar’s hits like “Just Another Day in Paradise” and “Carlene”. He is also known for writing hits…

One final day in D.C. before the Honor Flights return to Fargo Tuesday night

September 30, 2025

Alison Voorhees, Max Mueller,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Three days, two planes and 204 veterans all making up this year’s Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. KVRR’s Alison Voorhees and Max Mueller had the privilege of joining along and tell us about the final day of the journey. Veterans watch in silence for the changing of the color guard at Arlington National Cemetery….

Teen arrested after incident at Moorhead Career Academy on Monday

September 30, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A juvenile involved in a disturbance at Moorhead Career Academy on Monday was arrested off of the premises in the afternoon after a loaded weapon was found nearby. Officers at first detained the 17-year-old in the 2800 block of 34th Street South. While reviewing traffic camera footage and a search of the area, officers found the…