Minnesota News

State fire marshal investigating Dilworth house fire

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire at a home Tuesday night in Dilworth. The fire was reported at 9:47 p.m. in the 500-block of 4th St. Northeast. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the occupants of the home and two dogs managed to escape. At least one cat was not able to escape….

Honor Flight Veterans See More Monuments Before Returning Home to Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Veterans wrap up their tour of the D.C. area with a trip to historic Fort Henry. But first, they spent some hours absorbing the Lincoln Monument and war memorials on the National Mall. And the experience let them share parts of themselves they don’t often discuss. It is a hidden wound. Looking across the mall,…

Concordia students rally for Palestine

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As the Israel-HAMAS war rages on, there are civilians are being caught up in the carnage. Over 100 people made their presence felt at Concordia College by rallying for Palestine. “We need to stand up because people in Gaza right now are dying every minute,” said Diana, a Concordia student. “We’re not going to be able…

Trailblazing Woman in Minnesota DFL Politics Dies at 100

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Geri Joseph, a former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands and former DFL Party Chairwoman in Minnesota, has died. Current DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin says Joseph “was a trailblazer who was the first woman to hold many crucial roles in government and politics.” She graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota. Joseph worked…

Unexpected Bonds Found During Latest Honor Flight Trip to Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota packs a lot into its all-too-brief time in our nation’s capital. Some of what it reveals isn’t on the itinerary, though. KVRR’s Emily Welker and photographer Emily Harmon uncovered the unexpected bonds the trip reveals. Honor flights are known for togetherness. But not necessarily this kind. But they’ve…

Fargo woman arrested after chase in vehicle stolen from Dilworth

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities say a Fargo woman was arrested after leading Clay County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle. Sheriff Mark Empting says on Saturday night, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center informed officers of a vehicle that was stolen from Casey’s Convenience Store in Dilworth. The vehicle was located a short time later and deputies…

Semi rolls over east of Moorhead on I-94

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A semi carrying lumber crashed east of Moorhead Monday morning, closing the left lanes of both east- and westbound Interstate 94 for over two hours. The crash happened just after 6:30 a.m. at mile marker 7, three miles east of Moorhead. The Minnesota State Patrol says the eastbound semi-truck ran off the road into the median…

48th year of ValleyCon

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The people of Fargo dressed up as their favorite characters for the 48th year of ValleyCon this weekend. Valley con 48 let the people of Fargo escape reality for the weekend. As best in film, television, books, video games, comics, toys, and more packed the holiday inn. Chairman of ValleyCon Tony Tilton says, “The whole point…