Minnesota News

CCRI trying to raise $100,000 to sustain mental health services

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead nonprofit with a mission to enhance the lives of those with disabilities is trying to raise a hundred thousand dollars to sustain its mental health services. CCRI is hosting a fundraiser next Thursday to keep their programs going after years of funding shortages from the state. They say they needed a 23% funding increase…

Breckenridge man pinned under tipped crane

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is rescued after being pinned under a crane in Breckenridge. James Jawaski, 58,  was found in the cab of a tipped over crane. It happened at Woodcrest Drive and River Bend Trail around 10:45 this morning. Both of the man’s legs were pinned. A front-end loader was able to lift the crane. Jawaski was…

Union Says Layoffs Likely At Bobcat, Company Refutes

A union leader says layoffs are likely at Bobcat Manufacturing plants in North Dakota and Minnesota, a claim the company disputes

GWINNER, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A union leader says layoffs are likely at Bobcat Manufacturing plants in North Dakota and Minnesota, a claim the company disputes. The President of Local 560 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers told KFGO News Tuesday night that the company has informed the union that it has received approval to build a manufacturing…

A Peek At Peak Color

You won't be-leaf how beautiful it is.

Pelican Rapids, MN — Our warm days and cooler, longer nights are setting up the region for a very special display of fall color this year. That’s what Minnesota Department of Natural Resources people are saying about the changing leaves. And at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, they’re getting ready for one of the region’s most beloved fall traditions…

Amazon sued by FTC, 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

SEATTLE (AP) – Amazon is being sued by U.S. regulators and and 17 states over allegations that the company abuses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses…

Golden Drive’s annual sock drive is back just in time for winter

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Homelessness is not just something for big cities. In fact, since 2021 there have been about 950 homeless people in our community on any given night. Sue Baron is the owner of Golden Drive and is on a mission to end homelessness in our community. The Golden Drive has many opportunities to donate to a…

After weeks of renovations, Chick-fil-A set to open Tuesday

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – Chick-fil-A will finally be opening its doors again this week. The restaurant closed on August 28th for a major renovation project. “Chick-fil-A has invested quite a bit of money into the location to accommodate higher volume in the drive thru and also improve our team member experience by expanding our drive thru cockpit on the inside…