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LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Dougal

They call him "the beefcake."

This beefy boy may be made out of pure muscle, but in fact, the biggest muscle on Dougan the pit bull is his big, loving heart. And just because he looks like he spends most of the day in the gym doesn’t mean he wouldn’t rather be hanging out on your couch snuggling with you instead. Karen Schneider with 4…

North Dakotans & Minnesotans prepare for first major winter storm of season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With blizzard-like conditions on the horizon across much of North Dakota and Minnesota, the North Dakota Department of Transportation advises people to stay off the roads. “It’s been a while since we’ve seen these kind of conditions and even though all of us are used to living up here in North Dakota, sometimes we forget. Sometimes…

Democratic Trifecta In Minnesota After Tuesday’s Election

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Democrats will have full control of the state legislature following Tuesday’s election. It’s the first time in a decade and second time in a century. Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller conceded this morning that his party had lost its majority to Democrats. That followed a concession earlier from GOP House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt….

House Catches Fire In Rural Warren, Minnesota

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A house is lost in a fire in rural Warren, Minnesota. Polk County Sheriff’s office got the call to the property just before 7 a.m. Deputies arrived on scene to find the single-story house fully engulfed in flames. They say the homeowner was notified and they confirmed that no one was inside at the time….

LIVE: Election Analysis with Dr. Barbara Headrick

She's got experience reading the signs for our region.

When you want to make sense of politics in the Upper Midwest, there’s one person you call — MSUM’s Dr. Barbara Headrick. She’s been following and breaking down the local, regional and political races for politics watcher for years. And now, she’s doing it for us. Dr. Headrick Zoomed in to the Morning Show to talk about the standouts, the…

DFL wins full control of MN Legislature for first time in decade

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – For the first time in a decade, and only the second time in a century, the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) party will have full control of the Minnesota Legislature following Tuesday’s election. Despite predictions of a potential “red wave” nationally and throughout the state, election results in Minnesota show the balance of power will now shift in the…