Minnesota News

Gov. Walz announces $5 Million to Support 22 Small Businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It’s part of the state’s new $100 million State Small Business Credit Initiative. One of the chosen businesses in our area is Industrial Finishing Services, Inc. in Perham. That…

Train derails in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic.   Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags: derail, KITTSON COUNTY, minnesota department of transportation, train derailment

ATF: Despite new Minnesota law, marijuana users can’t possess guns, ammunition

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says regardless of the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota, users of marijuana are still prohibited from shipping, transporting, receiving, or possessing firearms or ammunition. “Until marijuana is legalized federally, firearms owners and possessors should be mindful that it remains federally illegal to mix marijuana with…

Tri-Level Intersection Expansion Constructions Begins June 5th

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation announced today that work will begin June 5th on the tri-level intersection of Interstates 29 and 94 to improve traffic flow.  Phase one of the project will focus on adding a new lane dedicated to eastbound traffic on I-94 between the tri-level and 25th St interchanges.  This additional lane will provide…

Cannabis law attorney speaks on new Minnesota law

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz makes it official by signing a bill to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. “The adult use marijuana market is gonna create hundreds if not thousands of jobs projected to be a one billion dollar industry in Minnesota itself. It’s a pretty exciting time. We’re creating an industry, moving…

Uncle Eddie’s is home to 100 ft. gum ball machine

Could it be the world's longest gum ball machine?

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Uncle Eddie’s in Fergus Falls is more than an ice cream parlor. It’s also home to a new 100 foot gum ball machine. Kurt Frustol of Uncle Eddie’s on Lincoln Avenue says they built the machine and believes it could be the world’s longest. The owner adds that they haven’t been able to find one…