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Names Released In Suspected Murder-Suicide Near Battle Lake

November 23, 2022

TJ Nelson,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victims of what is believed to be a murder-suicide as 59-year-old Steven Kern and 58-year-old Susan Kinnunen. Deputies found their bodies in a house in rural Battle Lake a little before 2:30 Monday afternoon. The investigation into the double deaths is still under investigation and the sheriff’s…

$2.5 million grant given to YWCA Cass Clay from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund

YWCA Cass Clay, the largest emergency shelter for women and children in the region and a supportive housing program for survivors gets a historic grant from an American billionaire.

November 22, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s the largest private gift in the organization’s history. The YWCA has served the community since 1977 and according to their website over the last 30 years they’ve helped out 38,000 women and children. So leaders of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund sought them out to apply for the funds because of their awesome track record…

MN Attorney General Taking Community Input on Proposed Sanford-Fairview Merger

November 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is looking to hear from the general public on the proposed merger of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health. His office has set up a dedicated form on the Attorney General’s website for people to leave comments about the merger. You’ll also find phone numbers you can call. A series of…

LIVE: Expert Tips For Tackling The Toughest Thanksgiving Tasks

We're about to come to grips with the biggest mess of all.

November 22, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s probably something you’ve been putting off… and for good reason. This time of year, between making pies, holiday breads, cakes, stuffing, and of course that great big turkey, your oven is probably getting quite a workout. And, like most of us after a workout, it’s a bit of a mess. But this year, cleaning experts in the region are…

Suspected Murder/Suicide In Otter Tail County

Deputies found a 59-year-old man and 58-year-old woman dead at the home

November 22, 2022

Site Staff,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says two deaths are likely a murder/suicide. Deputies responded to a home in rural Battle Lake a little before 2:30 Monday afternoon. They found a 59-year-old man and 58-year-old woman dead at the home. The Sheriff’s Office says it believes the incident is isolated. There is no known…

Gas Prices Keep Dropping Including At Least One Fargo Station at $3.09 a Gallon

November 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gas prices are dropping ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The statewide average for a gallon of gasoline dropped 10 cents in both North Dakota and Minnesota over the past week with the averages at $3.55 and $3.47 respectively. But Loves Travel Stop in Fargo had dropped its price to $3.09 a gallon according to multiple people…

Farm building, equipment destroyed in Clay County fire

November 21, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire destroyed a farm shop in Clay County overnight. Sheriff Mark Empting says the fire was reported shortly before 1 a.m. Monday at a farmstead north of Georgetown, west of Highway 75. A tractor and four-wheelers were lost in the blaze. Fire departments from Glyndon, Perley, Hendrum, Halstad, Ada, and Borup responded to the fire. There’s…

Cowboys Crush Vikings 40-3, Vikings Now 8-2

November 20, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys sacked Kirk Cousins a career-most seven times in a 40-3 victory over Minnesota that slammed the Vikings’ seven-game winning streak to a screeching halt. Tony Pollard had two touchdown catches for Dallas with a career-high 189 yards from scrimmage. Dak Prescott was flawless at quarterback, Ezekiel Elliott rushed for two scores in his return…

Concordia College surpasses goal on Giving Day

The college's Giving Day was held Thursday, November 17

November 20, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College had a record-breaking year during its Giving Day. The goal was to raise $500,000. But through about 1,400 donors, more than $550,000 was raised in total gifts on Thursday. One hundred percent of that money goes to student scholarships. Nearly every Concordia student receives financial aid through scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The director…

JL Beers To Close Moorhead Location Due To Labor Shortage

November 17, 2022

TJ Nelson,

JL Beers in Moorhead/FacebookMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Labor shortages take out another business in Moorhead. In a social media post, JL Beers announced it will be closing its Moorhead location along Highway 10 after 11 years. The final day in operation will be this Sunday from 4 pm to 10 pm. The same location was closed temporarily last year due…