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East Grand Forks Police warn of check fraud cases

December 31, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

East Grand Forks PoliceEAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) — The East Grand Forks Police Department is warning the public of a recent string of check fraud cases. People have reported that after they mailed check payments for their Discover credit card account, the checks were found altered. Police recommend card holders use a different payment method and review their past…

Christmas tree pickup starts January 5

December 31, 2025

Eric Bolin,

FARGO — With this year’s Christmas is over, Christmas trees are being taken down and the metro would like to remind those with live trees on the way to properly dispose of them. In the city of Fargo, crews will be collecting trees goes from Monday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 16, as does the City of Moorhead. West Fargo’s…

Family of 7 loses Parkers Prairie, Minnesota home to fire

December 31, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. (KVRR) — At least one dog is killed in a house fire in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says they were called out around 7:00 this morning. When they arrived at East Lake Street, the house was fully engulfed. Three family members were at home and get out in time. The cause of the…

Federal government freezes all child care payments to Minnesota

December 30, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — The U.S. Health and Human Services Department is freezing child care payments to Minnesota amid a massive fraud investigation. Several child care centers in the state were a part of a viral video by an independent journalist looking into possible fraud. The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families has launched it’s own investigation…

Fargo Human Rights Commission shares support for Somali community

December 30, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “The Human Rights Commission unequivocally condemns rhetoric and dehumanizing people, criminalizing entire ethnic groups, or encouraging hostility towards immigrants, refugees, Muslims, or any other protected class. Collected punishment is not law. Discrimination is not policy. Dehumanization is not leadership,” said Nancy Boyle, Vice Chair of Fargo Human Rights Commission. The Fargo Human Rights Commission met on…

Attorney General Ellison files for emergency relief over SNAP benefits demand

December 30, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Attorney General Keith Ellison files for emergency relief to protect SNAP benefits for the almost half a million Minnesotans who rely on the program. The motion challenges a USDA demand that Minnesota verify SNAP eligibility of nearly 100,000 households through in-person interviews within 30 days or lose funding. His office says that demand would require…

17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery

December 30, 2025

KVRR Staff,

DULUTH, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) — Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after an attempted armed robbery Monday. Officers responded to the call around 8 p.m. According to initial information, a man says he arranged to meet someone he knew to sell an item when the suspect attempted to rob him at gunpoint. The suspect then left in…

South Fargo man accused of assaulting vulnerable adult in Fergus Falls

December 29, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Akeem SmithFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A south Fargo man is accused of assaulting a vulnerable adult at a group home in Fergus Falls. Prosecutors say officers were called to the group home early Saturday morning. The victim said they heard Akeem Smith, 29, banging things on the main floor and when confronted, the two began to argue. The victim…

Group of GOP Lawmakers Call on Gov. Walz to Resign

December 29, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters after meeting with legislative leaders on Sept. 9, 2025. The governor said he will call a special session on gun control. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators…

Local Nonprofit Invites Community To Off Road Trails

Local nonprofit invites community to use off-road trails

December 29, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It may be cold outside for many, but for some, this weather is no match for them to continue to get fresh air and exercise in. “Everyone here is very passionate about being in the outdoors period. We just all happen to share a lot of the same passion for cycling, and anyone who enjoys being…