ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT has paused work statewide in recognition of two recent construction zone deaths. The first contractor was killed in Burnsville on September 24 on southbound I-35W. A preliminary investigation suggests the contractor was on foot in the construction zone when he was hit by the driver of a construction vehicle equipped with a boom attachment. The…
MOORHEAD — It’s the 200th anniversary of the first organized Norwegian immigration to the United States. And just in time, the region’s libraries are bringing us a celebrated Norwegian author to talk about his first novel set among the Norwegian diaspora here in our part of the U.S. Lars Mytting is the author of “The Bell in the Lake.” It’s…
ARLINGTON, VA. (KVRR) — Over 200 veterans boarded two planes in Fargo to see memorials in their honor up close. It is day one of a three-day trip to Washington DC. Two-hundred-three men and one woman along with numerous volunteers set off for a “trip of a lifetime.” Some of the vets are lucky enough to share the time with…
ATLANTA (KVRR/AP) — Four people have died and at least twenty have reported becoming sick, including one person in Minnesota, in a listeria outbreak tied to prepared meals sold nationwide at Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Walmart. FreshRealm held beef meatball marinara linguine meals after they tested positive for the outbreak strain were just added. Trader Joe’s Cajun Style Blackened Chicken…
Frannie Tunseth, right, a reading and math teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School, receives a personalized license plate from Gov. Kelly Armstrong after winning the 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony at the Capitol on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s 2026 Teacher of the Year…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — GiGi’s Playhouse celebrated its ten-year anniversary on Sunday with a high-energy, family-fun event. Families a part of GiGi’s Playhouse teamed up to walk or run through the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge. From both a 5k Fun Run to the 1-Mile Inspirational Walk. Festivities also included bounce houses, vendors, face painting, and more. While the event celebrated…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead kicks off the fall season with their annual Sausage Festival. For the fifth year, the festival has brought a variety of vendors, contests, music, and more. Bringing the metro area a taste of German delicacies, from craft beer to wines. The people at the festival say it is the WURST (best) event of the year….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The race was on! HOPE Inc. hosted its annual Adaptive Track Meet event on Saturday. The event was held at Concordia College’s Olson Forum Fieldhouse. Both Concordia’s Cross Country team and Track team assisted in congratulating all the participants with their very own medals. Over forty participants of all ages participated in the various race divisions,…
Dennis Salinas, 35, (Photo/Fargo Police Department)MOORHEAD, Minn (KVRR) – A man wanted in connection with a Fargo armed robbery shooting earlier this month was arrested in Moorhead late Friday night. The Moorhead Police Department says 35-year-old Dennis Salinas and two others were arrested in an apartment. The other two arrests were not related to the shooting, but had active warrants….
Roseau County Sheriff’s Office FacebookROSEAU CO., Minn. (KVRR) — An unusual request is issued by Roseau County Sheriff’s Office. The owner of this pet bobcat says it has escaped in the Warroad, Minnesota area. The sheriff’s office says if you see the animal, do not approach it and call them or Minnesota DNR. Bobcats are listed as a regulated species…
