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Cyber attack affects 60,000 Arvig customers in Minnesota

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KDLM) – A ransomware attack on Tuesday left thousands of Minnesota customers without internet, phone and TV services. Arvig says about 60,000 customers across the state were affected. The company says service was disrupted service for more than three hours. “This attack failed due to the extra layers of protection implemented by Arvig’s cybersecurity team,” according to the…

North 5 Ticket Worth Nearly $85,000 Sold in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Someone is very happy in Fergus Falls or the surrounding area after buying a North 5 ticket. That ticket is now worth $84,685 after Monday night’s drawing. Minnesota Lottery says the winning ticket was purchased from Lakeway Express in Fergus Falls. If you bought one there, you might want to check your numbers. Categories: Local…

Cadets graduate from Minnesota State Patrol’s 65th Training Academy

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Thirty-five troopers are sworn in after successfully completing the 65th Training Academy for the Minnesota State Patrol. The graduating class has a mix of people from a traditional law enforcement background to those with a military, healthcare, real estate, sales and finance backgrounds. Representing our region is Garrett Erickson of Menahga, Mason Turman of Moorhead and Bailey…

Xcel Energy encourages customers to be aware of scammers

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Xcel Energy is warning new and existing customers of another scam. People contacting Xcel by phone may find a number online that connects them to scammers instead of the company. Once connected, the scammer can collect Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and money upfront for services. The customer may not even realize something is wrong, because…

Moorhead City Council approves THC regulations

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – After a lengthy conversation, the Moorhead City Council approved the first reading of a proposed ordinance on regulations for businesses selling THC-infused edibles. Earlier this month, the city council postponed the first reading in order to examine what other cities statewide are charging for their license fees. Originally, the draft had recommended a $125 licensing fee….

Annual Bridal Fantasy Show hosts record number of vendors

The show was held at Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Around fifty of the top wedding vendors around the region gather in Fargo for what some say is one of the best bridal shows in the country. The Bridal Fantasy Show at Hilton Garden Inn was full of information on planning a wedding, learning about venues and even clothing options. Vendors tell us this is also…

Fargo South’s “Rent-an-Athlete” program gives back

Fargo South steps up for the community in their annual service project.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Bruins are giving back. The Fargo South Bruins football team hosting their annual “Rent an Athlete” service project. They perform different chores and requests for the community, and they see it as away to support those who support them. It’s started out with just the football team but now more teams are involved. “So our…