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Minnesota music legend Bob Dylan added to Farm Aid 40 lineup this weekend

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/KFGO) — A last minute addition to the Farm Aid 40 lineup is one of the biggest music stars to come out of Minnesota. Bob Dylan will be performing at the concert on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Hibbing, Minnesota native once attended the University of Minnesota. Dylan is also playing Friday night at Willie Nelson’s…

Pet Connection: Meet Buttercup

FARGO — His name is Buttercup, and yes, he’s a boy, and he’s not named after the flower. Instead, Buttercup, a four- or -five-month-old kitten, was first discovered all alone, only five weeks old, hiding in someone’s buttercup squash patch in Christine, N.D. They brought the baby in to Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue for care, and he’s been…

7-Year Old Hurt in Bike/Truck Crash

MOORHEAD — A seven-year old child is hurt and a driver is cited after a bike/truck crash Wednesday on the city’s south side. Moorhead police say it happened at around 4:54 PM in the 4100 block of 14th Street South. They sat the child was riding a bicycle in the crosswalk at that intersection when they were hit by a…

Student arrested after bringing firearm to Moorhead school

Moorhead, Minn. (KVRR) — School officials are investigating and a Moorhead Public School student is in police custody this morning after someone discovered a firearm as the student was leaving the alternative learning center Wednesday, according to a letter sent out by the school superintendent, Brandon Lunak. Police found there was no threat made toward the school, students or staff….

House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk

Rep. Ilhan OmarThe House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, but the effort showed the reach of President Donald Trump’s push for political retribution and set the stage for more to come. The 214-213 roll call shelved a resolution from GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina to censure Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar…

Quilting for Ukrainian Refugees

The quilters at Olivet Lutheran Church were more than happy to create a special quilt to help fundraise for Ukrainian refugees struggling to stay financially viable in Fargo-Moorhead.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a massive room at the Olivet Lutheran Church on South University Drive, dedicated quilters churn out about 250 creations a year to give to a variety of individuals in need. “Probably about half of them go to local charities here in town,” explained Donna Lewis. So when Michael Southam – a member of the congregation…

Local Law Enforcement Discusses AI Usage in Policing

The discussion was part of an AI symposium at Concordia College.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Local law enforcement leaders are sharing how they’re adapting to the use of artificial intelligence in policing. Assistant Police Chief Bill Ahlfeldt and crime analyst Cameron Jenson of Moorhead Police Department and Sgt. Joe Crawford of Cass County Sheriff’s Office shared their experiences as part of Concordia’s AI symposium. They say the use of AI in…

Life’s a Beach at Anime Fargo

FARGO — Life in this city could almost not be any further away from the beach if we tried. But that’s okay, because the folks behind the annual Anime Fargo convention are bringing the beach to us. This year’s Anime Fargo convention is themed “Obligatory Beach Episode.” It’s the go-to event for fans of Japanese animation and the culture around…

Mahnomen man killed and driver arrested after crashing into tractor on Highway 200 Tuesday night

Chance KeezerMAHNOMEN CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Mahnomen, Minnesota man is dead after the vehicle he was riding in struck a tractor towing a piece of equipment Tuesday night. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Highway 200 near the Mahnomen and Norman County line. The sheriff’s office says 53-year-old Robert Keezer Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene….