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Minnesota Housing awards grant money to 33 cities across greater Minnesota

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Housing board has approved more than four million dollars in grants for affordable and workforce housing in towns across the state. Thirty-three cities with populations below ten thousand in greater Minnesota have been awarded the grant. Funded through the state legislature, the Greater Minnesota Small Cities Housing Aid Grant Program can be used to…

Fargo, Minneapolis airports not showing Noem shutdown video

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – So far, a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown on Democrats is not showing at Hector International Airport in Fargo. Airport Authority Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein says the airport does not have equipment for such videos. He says TSA and the Department of Homeland Security have the ability, but has thus far…

Contracts finalized for Moorhead City Hall renovation

The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained through an open-records request.

October 14, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Contracts have been finalized with the companies involved in the Moorhead City Hall renovation project. The 22 contracts with 18 companies were obtained from the city of Moorhead through an open-records request. Over $3 million will be spent on plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. Another $4 million dollars was approved for electrical upgrades, curtain walls, aluminum…

Police seek driver in shots fired call in Moorhead

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police have released surveillance photos of an SUV in connection with a shots-fired call. They’re seeking information about the driver of a 2002-2010 white Ford Explorer. The call, in the 900 block of 17th Street South, was on September 23. Police have not given any additional information on their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to…

Wood Lake Minnesota Fire Truck Sept 26 2025

Alcohol not a factor in fatal fire truck crash

October 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

COTTONWOOD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Drinking was not a factor in a crash late last month in southwestern Minnesota that killed a passenger in a fire truck near Cottonwood. Initially, the State Patrol said it believed that drinking was involved in the September 26 rollover during homecoming festivities at Lakeview High School. Following further investigation, the patrol has ruled out alcohol…

Indigenous Peoples Day brought many together to spread awareness on the holiday

October 13, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…

Polaris to sell Indian Motorcycle division to private equity firm based in Los Angeles

October 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MEDINA, Minn. (KVRR) — Medina, Minnesota based Polaris is selling off its Indian Motorcycle brand to a company in California. The company announced its decision to separate the motorcycle division into a standalone business. They have entered into a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm founded in 2014…

Altru Health System is offering free breast cancer screenings

October 13, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Altru Health System wants to make it easier for people to get screened for breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there will be free screenings on Tuesday, October 22 from 4 to 6 pm. Screenings will be available at Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, Altru Clinic in Crookston, and Altru Clinic…

Couple in the hospital after carbon monoxide exposure in rural Garfield, MN

October 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Douglas County, Minnesota couple were rushed to the hospital last night after showing signs of carbon monoxide exposure. The sheriff’s office says Nicole Feeken called 911 to report symptoms consistent with a heart attack. She said her husband, Jason Feeken, was starting to experience a seizure. Dispatchers immediately told them to get out of…

Fire, explosion levels home in Hibbing, Minnesota

October 13, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: Friends of the Northland FireWireHIBBING, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fire and explosion left one person hurt in Hibbing, Minnesota. The explosion also leveled the home. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday near Hibbing High School. When fire crews arrived, the two-story house was fully engulfed and the neighboring home was also damaged by fire. The fire was under…