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Measuring the economic damage of Minnesota’s ICE surge is hard

March 2, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Federal agents block an alley near 35th Street and Chicago Avenue while they break a car window to detain a man and his young daughter Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Emerging statistics on the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge to Minnesota — $203.1 million in damage in Minneapolis, $106 million…

Protesters Push Back on U.S. Military Actions in Iran

Those demonstrating expressed various issues with the offensive measures, be it that the President did not obtain Congressional approval or that they believe this is meant to distract from domestic issues.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Protests have been happening with regularity in the Fargo-Moorhead area as of late, but an extra one was called this weekend following U.S. military actions in Iran. The strikes, carried out in conjunction with the Israeli military, have reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Violence related to these actions has continued throughout the greater region,…

Disc Golf Enthusiasts Raise Money, Supplies for Local Food Pantry

The 10th annual Moorhead Ice Bowl saw participants supporting the Fargo Emergency Food Pantry either through entry fees or physical canned goods.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Those willing to brave the cold for a little recreation this Saturday also managed to chip in for a good cause. Big Cat Disc Golf hosted the 10th annual Moorhead Ice Bowl at Woodlawn Park. The Ice Bowl is a nationwide celebration of disc golf, hosted by local, individual organizations throughout the country. Entry for the…

Historic Dairy Queen In Moorhead Opens On March 1st For 77th Year

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Opens March 1st for 77th Year of Business

The time-honored tradition goes on regardless of weather - but temperatures in the mid-teens are mild compared to some the restaurant has faced in the past.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Even though the operation looks seamless from the outside, it takes a lot of work to get the historic Moorhead Dairy Queen prepared for its annual opening. “Basically two weeks ago is when we started,” explained owner Troy DeLeon. “We start with soft serve, and we start making dilly bars, because we have to make them,…

Thief River Falls man killed in snowmobile crash Saturday afternoon in Polk County, MN

March 1, 2026

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls man is dead after a snowmobile crash northeast of Gentilly in Polk County. The sheriff’s office says 33-year-old Cody Teie was pronounced dead at the scene. They responded Saturday afternoon along with Crookston Area Ambulance and tried life saving measures. They say Teie was wearing a helmet at the time of…

Local activist group displays names of Renee Good and Alex Pretti on billboard

February 27, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A local activist group has raised funds to put together two billboards advertising the names of people fatally shot by ICE agents. The group, Red River United Indivisible, raised over $10,000 to put together the billboards. The first billboard located on 8th St S. and Main Ave displays, “Never Forget, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.” Below…

Federal judge warns Minnesota’s top prosecutor and ICE: Obey court orders or face contempt

February 27, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Judge Patrick SchiltzST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The chief federal judge for Minnesota issued a stern warning Thursday to the chief federal prosecutor for the state, as well as to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, warning them that they must comply with court orders or they risk criminal contempt charges. Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz, who was appointed to the bench…

Ems Providers Say They Have Been In A Crisis

EMS service providers say there has been a crisis for many years

February 26, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — “We’ve been sounding the alarm for quite a while. We’ve been talking about EMS in crisis. Not only is it the expenses going up, but it’s the revenue coming down. The reimbursements from Medicare haven’t moved, and Medicaid hasn’t moved to keep up with the costs,” said Ken Krupich, General Manager for Ringdahl EMS. Ringdahl EMS…

Minnesota Legislators, Activists Push For School Phone Ban

Minnesota Considers School Cell Phone Ban

The ban is not quite as encompassing as that of North Dakota; a concession lawmakers said was necessary in order to get an official piece of legislation on the books.

February 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Katrina Ball, a co-lead for the Distraction Free Schools Policy Project in Minnesota, initially focused on a cell phone ban for her local school district in Battle Lake. Quickly, though, she came to find that a tedious and ineffective method for policy change. “If we wait for all 330+ school districts to come to the same…

Federal judge in Minnesota threatens Trump officials with contempt over violated orders

February 26, 2026

KVRR Staff,

The Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building where many people detained by ICE are held. Glen Stubbe/Minnesota Reformer Thursday February 19, 2026ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — A federal judge in Minnesota ordered officials with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Justice to appear before him and explain why they should not be held in contempt. U.S. District…