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Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy to miss entire season

J.J. McCarthyBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. McCarthy had an operation on Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus suffered at some point during his preseason debut last weekend against Las Vegas. The former Michigan standout had a solid training camp and had been expected to…

Concordia College celebrates 50th anniversary of its Cobber Corn Feed

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College invites the community to join in marking the 50th anniversary of its Cobber Corn Feed from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. The event will feature live music, inflatable games for children, and, of course, plenty of sweet corn, along with additional concessions available for purchase. First held in 1974, the Cobber…

“Minnesota Twins Fields for Kids” Helps Fargo Park District With Ballpark Updates

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Park District has been awarded a “Minnesota Twins Fields for Kids” grant to update local softball and baseball fields. Funds were used to replace the dugouts at Field #1 of Anderson Softball Complex. They were also able to upgrade the bullpens on the baseball fields at Tharaldson Baseball Complex with new portable pitching mounds. The…

Moorhead voters to decide on 10-year capital projects levy for school projects, upgrades

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – The Moorhead Area Public Schools’ Board is putting a capital projects levy on the Nov. 5 ballot. If passed, the levy would generate around $4.3 million annually over 10 years to address technology, facility, curriculum, and transportation needs across the district. According to Moorhead Area Public Schools, needs include things like staff training and development, maintenance projects…

Polling Locations Report Light Turnout For Minnesota Primary Election

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  It’s primary election day across Minnesota and turnout in Moorhead is dismal. Just under five percent of registered voters had cast ballots in Moorhead and Dilworth as of 4:30 this afternoon according to Clay County Auditor Lori Johnson. Democrats and Republicans are going to the polls to decide who gets to advance to the general election…

“Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” Contest: Nomination Deadline is Thursday

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Nominations are about to close for the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest. The state is known for everything from Hormel Spam to Arctic Cat ATVs to Starkey Hearing Aids. Jennifer Byers with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says, “There are so many products made in Minnesota that people maybe see or use every day—they have no…

Vikings’ Rookie Quarterback McCarthy Set for Knee Surgery

  Head Coach Kevin O’Connell announces that J.J. McCarthy will undergo a procedure for a torn meniscus in his right knee. pic.twitter.com/O0JgNBgB5t — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 13, 2024 EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings’ first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy is set to undergo knee surgery. There’s no word yet on how long he’ll be out. McCarthy complained about knee…

Will questions about Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a news conference for the Biden-Harris campaign discussing the Project 2025 plan during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)WASHINGTON (AP) — In some corners of the Democratic Party, last week felt like déjà vu. The party’s vice-presidential nominee’s…