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Minnesota Democrats discuss what’s in store for school resource officers

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – There has been a lot of confusion regarding School Resource Officers ability to use bodily force which has led to some police departments throughout Minnesota pulling officers from schools. Minnesota Republicans say this new law needs to be fixed quickly and they want a special session. State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead, a Democrat, says…

16-year-old injured in UTV rollover near Underwood

UNDERWOOD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says a 16-year-old was involved in a UTV rollover and got stuck underneath the machine. It happened in rural Underwood near Norway Lake. Before authorities arrived, someone at the scene was able to get the UTV off the boy. He was stabilized by first responders before being flown to a…

Minnesota Regulators To Review Carbon Dioxide Pipeline

Underground Storage in Central North Dakota

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota regulators vote to proceed with an environmental review for part of a proposed pipeline to carry carbon dioxide from Midwest ethanol plants to a permanent underground storage site in North Dakota. Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions wants to build a $5.5 billion, 2,000-mile pipeline network across five states. Carbon dioxide from more than 30 ethanol plants…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mickey

Just like the cartoon mouse, this dog knows how to look cute for the camera.

FARGO — There’s a saying amongst folks who work on camera for a living that you have to “know your angles.” Mickey might not officially be working as on-camera talent (darn that SAG-AFTRA strike) but he sure loves the camera, and it loves him right back. And so does most of the staff on the KVRR Morning Show, because the…

Local leaders on affordable housing, senior living options

A panel at Concordia College included Minnesota Representative Heather Keeler and leaders from nonprofits and public sectors.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Local leaders say most people demand more affordable housing, diversity and more options for senior living. “Affordability, as we’ve been talking about, is the largest barrier to home ownership. 60% of residents don’t have enough money for downpayment. 55% can’t find an affordable home to purchase,” says Lisa Bode, the Government Affairs Director for the City…

Thousands of dollars of equipment stolen from Livewire in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A large amount of equipment was stolen from the event production company Livewire’s trailer, parked outside its facility in downtown Fargo Tuesday. The total cost of the equipment stolen was close to $7,000 including a generator, microphones, multiple TVs and more. Someone also stole a catalytic converter from one of the company’s vehicles which cost $10,000…

Moorhead Man Arrested Friday after Drug Search Warrant

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police arrest 33-year-old DeAngelo Ransom of Moorhead after a drug search warrant on Friday leads to a number of pills and weapons. They were acting on numerous tips from the public when they conducted the search in the 3500 block of Village Green Lane. They found around 1,500 M30 pills, $2,800 in cash and two firearms….

Train Derails After Crash Near Noyes, Minnesota, 3 People Hurt

KITTSON CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Three people are hurt when a truck trailer and train collide in Kittson County, Minnesota near the U.S.-Canada border. Two crew members on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City train and the driver of the truck were taken to hospitals in Hallock and Cavalier. Their conditions are not available. Several train cars derailed but didn’t tip…