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Man Arrested After Breaking Into Moorhead House

December 12, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO) — Moorhead police arrest a man after he broke into a house in the 1500 block of 2nd Avenue South last night. Police say the homeowner confronted 25-year-old Hartavious Akers. The homeowner had a gun and held Akers while he called police to report the break-in. Police told the man to leave the house. Officers arrived and…

Water Outlet Of Automated Fire Extinguish System

Sprinkler system helps contain fire at Fergus Falls nursing care facility

The fire department is also crediting the Veterans Home staff for quickly moving the residents to a nearby wing for protection

December 11, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

Water outlet of automated fire extinguish systemFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A fire at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls forces residents to move to another part of the facility. On Saturday, the fire department responded around 1:00 p.m. after water sprinklers were set off. The department says the fire happened in the North East wing of the building….

Gov. Walz travels to Kuwait to visit ahead of holidays

“It was my honor to spend time with the service members serving our country in Kuwait,” said Governor Walz

December 11, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to Kuwait to visit members of the Minnesota National Guard’s 347th Regional Support Group and members of the RSG’s 147th Human Resources Company. They are serving abroad this holiday season. Walz says as a 24-year veteran of the National Guard, he knows what it’s like to be away from family. He…

Moorhead man seriously injured after crashing into Fargo walkover bridge

December 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Moorhead man suffered serious injuries Friday evening when he crashed into two concrete pillars supporting the Fargo pedestrian bridge on I-94, west of University Drive. The North Dakota Highway Patrol say 51-year-old Robby Njos was eastbound near mile marker 351 around 6:30p.m. when his pickup left the interstate, went into the south ditch, and hit…

City of Moorhead is trying to find who leaked Fire Dept. email, employee says

December 8, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead Fire Department employee says the city hired a Twin Cities-area attorney to figure out who leaked an internal email that’s highly critical of department leadership. The email was obtained in November by KVRR News. All six fire department captains and a battalion chief signed the letter, addressed to Moorhead City Manager Dan Mahli. Mahli…

LIVE: Major Changes to MN Elections Laws

Steve Simon's taking a tour of Minnesota to find out what voters think went right and went wrong this last election cycle.

December 8, 2022

Emily Welker,

Minnesota’s Secretary of State is looking to overhaul some of the state’s election laws ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. Steve Simon says the long lines we saw at the polls in the metro were repeated at polling places throughout the state. Simon says it’s time to start streamlining the voting process, so it makes it easier for everyone’s vote…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Carly

She's a lady AND a tiger.

December 8, 2022

Emily Welker,

They call her tiger, but in spite of her coat, this week’s Pet Connection is all dog. A lot of dog, in fact. Her name is Carly, and she comes to us from 4 Luv of Dog in the metro. She was given up by her owner, and the shelter volunteers believe she’s an American bulldog mix, possibly with…

Donate your “Coins for a Cause” at Affinity Plus

The coins will benefit Great Plains Food Bank

December 8, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — If you have any loose change in your pockets or purse, you might consider giving it to help feed others this holiday season. Affinity Plus in Moorhead and Fergus Falls is collecting coins from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. The money raised will go to Great Plains Food Bank. The credit union will match contributions…

LIVE: Give United

It's cold outside. Give the gift of a home this holiday season.

December 7, 2022

Emily Welker,

Do you ever really need a reason to buy donuts and dog treats? Today, you’ve got another one. United Way of Cass-Clay is raising money to help homeless kids in the region through their “Give United” campaign. They estimate there are around 200 kids living homeless in the metro each night. Some live with their families. Others are on their…

Moorhead homicide victim’s vehicle found in Wahpeton

December 7, 2022

Site Staff,

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – The vehicle belonging to a Moorhead homicide victim is found in Wahpeton. Receia Kolli’s Honda Pilot was found at Masonite International Wednesday. Police say 25-year-old James Kollie, Junior killed his mother at her home on the 3800 block of 32nd Street December 1. An autopsy revealed she died of “multiple sharp force injuries.” Her car was…