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Shed Destroyed by Fire in Douglas County

The cause of the fire is still under investigation; foul play is not suspected.

EVANSVILLE, MN (KVRR) – A homeowner’s storage shed is a complete loss following an early-morning fire in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received report of the fire just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Randy Bitzan, living on County Road 16 NW, said his storage shed was ablaze. The Millerville Fire Department responded to the scene,…

Deadly Cold Warning: Risks Indoors and Out

FARGO — The brutal cold this weekend is creating life-threatening conditions. And Essentia Health Care providers say they’ve already treated multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisoning already this season. They’ve also already seen their first case of frostbite come in for treatment. Doctors say carbon monoxide is especially insidious. Unlike frostbite, which first presents as pain and then shows unmistakable…

Spilling the Tea: Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday

FARGO — She’s one of the most popular writers in the Western world. And at 250 years old, she’s still going strong today. That’s why the Fargo Public Library is inviting you to help celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday Saturday. She’s the writer often credited with helping to establish the modern novel. Her most beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice, “Sense…

Update: Student brought 1,500 fentanyl pills to Horizon Middle School

Fentanyl seized by police at Horizon Middle School, Moorhead, Minn.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Here at Horizon Middle School, a student was taken in by the School Resource Officer after staff were notified of a student carrying potentially illegal substances. What they found was a tremendous amount of pills. “Officer Horn and other members of our department, including detectives from our…

Paid Leave for Minnesota Workers Begins January 1

Some were curious if seasonal employees like teachers would be able to get paid leave for time periods they already planned to not work.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Starting January 1st, Minnesota will be the 13th state in the U.S. to have a paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave allows for Minnesota workers to take 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave – capped at 20 weeks in a single year in total. It’s only partial wage replacement…

Minnesota farmers and rural communities hit hard by rising energy prices

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota farmers and rural communities have been hit hard again this year with an increase in their electricity bills. Minnesota Department of Commerce spoke with two Minnesota farmers who say they have turned to solar power for their daily energy. But many people say they are cutting costs by cutting back on medications or food. The deputy…

Local law enforcement clarify their roles when immigration officials are in the area

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Across social media, articles and videos of protests against ICE raids are captured on camera. Local law enforcement officials have been tied up in speculations that they are connected to aiding ICE agents. “I think there’s a lot of, kind of, misinformation out there. So when HSI does come into our area, if they come into…

Detroit Mountain Recreation Area awarded $800,000 for future expansion

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO/KDLM) – The Detroit Mountain Recreation Area is expanding, thanks to hundreds of thousands of dollars in state grant funding. The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission approved an $821,700 grant to help the city acquire 32.6 acres on the south end of the recreation area for future development and improvements. The grant is part of…

Nationwide CodeRED cyberattack hits local counties

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Several counties are warning residents about a cyberattack to the CodeRED emergency notification system. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says it was a nationwide hack and data breach. Beltrami, Wadena and Wilkin Counties have issued similar notices to their residents. The CodeRED system sends time-sensitive alerts during severe weather, public safety threats and other emergencies….