Minnesota News

Crime, Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Lockdown At ND Schools After Active Shooter Threat Hoax

Swatting calls hit North Dakota days after Minnesota schools become the target.
Emily Welker,

FARGO — Fargo police called for lockdowns at two Fargo public schools after two calls to the regional dispatch center claiming there were active shooters operating there. That’s according to a letter from Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi that went out to parents Thursday morning. The letter says Fargo police asked for the schools to go into lockdown…

Moorhead Dairy Queen Opens
Business, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen kicks off 74th season amidst snowy conditions

It's March and the madness has begun. The Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen has officially opened and the F-M community is coming out in droves.
Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Customers are braving extreme winter conditions at the Historic Dairy Queen on the corner of Main Avenue and 8th Street in Moorhead for its season opener. “With the divisiveness that’s in our culture, we can all rally around one thing and that is ice cream. How Midwestern is this? The opening day of the Dairy Queen….

Int'l Women's Day
Business, Community, Health, Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Morning - In The Community, North Dakota News

LIVE: International Women’s Day

Make a connection with a local leader and find out how to make a change here at home and in the world at large.
Emily Welker,

FARGO — Women are leading the way on the world stage, and it’s time to connect with some of them here at home later this month. Not only that, but when you do, you can find out how to make positive change in the world, right by their side. March 8th is International Women’s Day. You’re invited to attend a…

Becker County Sheriff 092722
Local News, Minnesota News

Man found dead in ditch in Becker County

The body was found in Burlington Township
Alison Voorhees,

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, Minn. (KVRR) — A man’s body was found in the ditch in Becker County. The sheriff’s office was called to a report of a man in the ditch on the 300th Avenue, just north of 137th Street in Burlington Township around 7:30 Tuesday morning. When responders arrived, they determined the man was dead. The victim is 31-year-old Daniel…

Angela Harrelson
Local News, Minnesota News

Angela Harrelson shares how her nephew George Floyd’s death changed the world

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – George Floyd’s aunt Angela Harrelson holds a discussion at Minnesota State University Moorhead on how her nephew’s murder changed the world. Angela Harrelson spoke of her nephew her family calls Perry. She described Floyd as a “ghetto superstar” who was born in North Carolina, grew up in Houston and moved to Minneapolis to change his life…

Spuds Still
High School, Minnesota News, Moorhead, Top Sports Headlines

Moorhead Boys Hockey One Win Away From Returning to State

The Spuds Have Won 9 Straight Games
Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, MN– The Moorhead Spuds beat Sartell 4 to 1 on Saturday in the section 8 AA Boys Hockey Semifinal. With the win the Spuds advanced to the section championship where they will meet the Roseau. Rams. While the Spuds have been hot potatoes as of late with nine straight wins the team had to recover from a rocky start,…

American Crystal Sugar Logo
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

American Crystal Sugar Burned During Pulp Dryer Fire in East Grand Forks

KVRR Staff,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — An American Crystal Sugar worker is burned after a pulp dryer started on fire at the plant in East Grand Forks. The worker was taken to Altru Hospital’s emergency room. There’s no report on the extent of their injuries. Firefighters respond to the fire shortly after 5 p.m. Monday. Crews poured water on the…