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Twins’ Bremer Calls It On Calls After 40 Years

Minnesota Twins Play-By-Play Broadcaster Dick Bremer Moves On To Front Office Role

MINNEAPOLIS — Legendary Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer has called his last game. The play by play savant tweeted a thank you to fans this morning. The tweet included a picture of him fishing and read, “A final left-hand toast to Twins fans everywhere. Thanks for an incredible 40-year run! It was MY pleasure.” His Twins broadcasting career began in 1983…

Fire in Attic Causes $60,000 in Damage to Fergus Falls House

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Three people are out of their home after a fire caused extensive damage in Fergus Falls. It was reported about 10:30 Monday morning. The fire started in the attic and it took some time to remove smoldering insulation. There is fire damage to the rafters and electrical wiring with smoke damage through the house. Damage…

Minnesota Twins’ TV voice Dick Bremer retiring after 40 seasons

http:// A final left-hand toast to Twins fans everywhere. Thanks for an incredible 40-year run! It was MY pleasure. pic.twitter.com/37tn3nUJXA — Dick Bremer (@dbremer_pxp) October 31, 2023 MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After a 40-year run, Minnesota Twins play-by-play guy Dick Bremer is hanging up his microphone. Bremer announced Tuesday he’s retiring after four decades as the TV voice of the…

Kirk Cousins Out for Season with Torn Achilles; MRI Confirms

VIKINGS QUARTERBACK WAS IN THE MIDST OF A CAREER SEASON STATISTICALLY.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Vikings fans held their breath when Kirk Cousins limped off the field in the 4th quarter of the 24-10 win over division rival Green Bay Sunday. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said in the post game press conference that the team feared a torn Achilles and an MRI would happen Monday to confirm. The MRI did in…

Minnesota native hockey player dies tragically during game in England

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND (KVRR) — Former NHL player and Hibbing, Minnesota native Adam Johnson tragically died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday when he suffered a catastrophic cut to his neck. It happened during the second period of the Challenge Cup game between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers. The 29-year-old Johnson was slashed by…

FM Opera celebrates 55 years; welcomes in third ever general director

FM Opera 55th Anniversary CelebrationFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead Opera is celebrating 55 years, and are being led by a new general director to kick off the 2023-2024 season. Curt Olds takes over, as the celebration concert rocked the Reineke Fine Arts Center. Olds, who comes from New York City, has seen many facets to the opera scene, and…

Minnesota Zoo caring for orphaned sea otters from Alaska

Denali & LukaAPPLE VALLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Zoo has welcomed two orphaned sea otter pups from Alaska. The pups, named Denali and Nuka, were rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center. They are now receiving ’round the clock care at the Minnesota Zoo. Denali, the older pup, was rescued on land, more than 5 miles up a river, away…

Cenex is calling people to show off their local pride with Hometown Throwdown

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – The winner of the contest will take home one hundred thousand dollars to bring their hometown festival to the next level. All you have to do to enter is share a picture or video of your hometowns festival and tell them what makes your town the best. 19 states are eligible to enter including North Dakota,…