Minnesota News

Eighty-Five-Year-Old Moorhead Woman Celebrates Birthday by Tandem Jumping

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An eighty-five-year-old woman celebrated her birthday in an unconventional manner by tandem jumping. Despite a rain delay, Joanne Reitan, of Moorhead, jumped out of a plane near the West Fargo Municipal Airport. Five years earlier for her 80th birthday, she performed another jump which lands on May 25th. This year, she decided to invite her…

Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s Kids Arrested

WINONA, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — The ex-partner of Madeline Kingsbury and the father of her kids has been booked into Winona County Jail on probable cause murder. Jail records confirm that 29-year-old Adam Fravel is in Winona County Jail. Fravel was booked into jail shortly after 7 p.m. Authorities have not stated if the arrest is linked to Kingsbury’s disappearance….

Red River Broadcast Merger With Forum Communications Falls Through

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update involving the sale of this television station, KVRR-TV, and our sister station in Duluth, KQDS-TV, both affiliates of FOX. The Federal Communications Commission failed to act on a waiver allowing Forum Communications to own two affiliates in the Fargo television market. The company already owns ABC affiliate WDAY, along with The Forum newspaper. That…

10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market kick off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Moorhead Parks and Recreation kicked off their 10th annual Moorhead Farmers Market. The market is an exciting summer spot for people of all ages.  It is held every Tuesday through September 26th from 3:30-6:30 pm in the Hjemkomst Center’s parking lot.  “So this is the first day of the farmers market, it’s our 10th season which is really…

F-M community leaders share solutions to improve farm bill

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Hunger relief advocates, farmers, university officials and community leaders are calling for some improvements within the farm bill. The F-M community shared their perspectives on food insecurity programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and what can be implemented in the latest farm bill. “One thing I’ve learned about farm bills is they always tell you,…

Pavement buckle on eastbound I-94 east of Moorhead

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (9:30 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to travel with extreme caution on eastbound Interstate 94 east of Moorhead. The pavement has buckled in both lanes near mile marker 10. The lanes are closed and traffic is currently being directed to drive around the area on the shoulder while crews make repairs. The lanes are expected…