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Moorhead man arrested for arson following apartment fire

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police say a Moorhead man has been arrested on arson charges. Moorhead firefighters were called at around 7:10 p.m. Thursday to a fire in an apartment building in the 1300 block of 27th Ave. South. Crews arrived to find smoke in the building and were able to locate the origin of the smoke in one apartment….

Minnesota Vikings OC, Wes Phillips Praises Alexander Mattison

VIKINGS OC PRAISES NEW RB1, ALEXANDER MATTISON

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) — The Minnesota Vikings ranked No. 2 in the NFL last season in passing yards, only behind the Kansas City Chiefs. The offense was also a top-10 scoring team under first year Offensive Coordinator, Wes Phillips. Phillips also assisted in WR Justin Jefferson’s record-breaking campaign, where he set the Vikings new single-season record for receiving yards and…

Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community

The Becker County Fair is back underway in Detroit Lakes!

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. “This year is the first year they did a cookie contest. That was huge. There’s beef showings, sheep, chickens, rabbits, amusement park rides, flowers, horses. They had a volleyball competition last…

Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System Proposed Merger

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System plan to merge. They have entered into an agreement to form a new integrated regional health system serving rural and mid-urban communities across four states. They hope to get regulatory approval by the end of the year. Essentia Health serves patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. It is…

“Swing Fore Support” helps raise money for Fargo Police

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Suite Shots is showing their support for Fargo police and those affected by the tragedy two weeks ago with its Swing Fore Support event. 50% of gameplay all day is going straight to the Leadership Care Fund. The funds will help officers through medical emergencies and life-changing events. Organizers say they don’t have a set goal,…

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? Jonas Brothers Heading To Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Jonas Brothers are expanding their tour to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? The tour will make a stop at Alerus Center on Friday, November 17th. The talented musical brothers also have stops planned at the Minnesota State Fair, Winnipeg and St. Paul later in the fall. Fans will have to register for a…

Rochester Man Arrested for Luring of Minor in Grand Forks County

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Rochester, Minnesota man is arrested in Emerado, North Dakota while attempting to meet who he thought was a teenage girl. It ended up being a sheriff’s deputy. 27-year-old Daniel Henke is accused of luring a minor by computer and solicitation of a minor. Henke initiated a text message conversation with a sheriff’s deputy,…

Sanford’s proposed merger with Fairview Health Services called off

FARGO (KVRR) – A proposed merger involving health care giants Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services has been discontinued. Sanford President Bill Gassen said in an email to employees Thursday, “this is the right decision for our patients and residents, our people and the communities we serve.” “The significant benefits we identified for a combined system with Fairview Health Services…