ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP/KFGO) — Minnesota utilities will be obligated to transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill just signed by Gov. Tim Walz. It’s a top priority for Democrats, who control both chambers, and for Democratic Walz, who has made it an important part of his climate agenda….
While the Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs have been fine-tuning their strategies for Super Bowl Sunday, these puppies have been working on their housetraining, their sit-stay-come commands, and most importantly, their ability to charm anyone within a football field’s length. 4 Luv of Dog rescue teamed up with Downward Dog Studio to bring these good boys and girls to…
WANNASKA, Minn. (KVRR) — A bear hibernating for the winter is found in a culvert in northern Minnesota. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources posted pictures to Facebook. This bear was found alongside the road near Wannaska in Roseau County. The DNR says the bear got stuck in the deep snow and ice but thankfully, they were able to get it…
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota Vikings have found their new defensive coordinator and it’s a coach widely respected across the NFL. The team announced Monday it has hired Brian Flores to replace Ed Donatell, who was fired last month after the defense finished 31st in the NFL in total yards allowed. Flores was a candidate to be the…
WADENA COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Several goats die in a barn fire in Wadena County. The sheriff’s office says the fire happened after 7 p.m. Saturday. The barn is located in Orton Township, north of Nimrod, Minnesota. When crews arrived on scene, the barn was fully engulfed. The barn owned by Akiing 8th Fire Solar is a total loss and all…
When the athletes on the field are getting their muscles working, it’s time for you to give your creative muscle a workout as well. So we turned to the top coach in town, Ashley Morken of downtown Fargo’s Unglued, for her best ideas on DIY decor for a winning Super Bowl party. She had so many ideas we could barely…
UPDATE: The man has been identified as 65-year-old Mark Plattner, of Staples. STAPLES, Minn. (KVRR) — A Staples, Minnesota man is dead after a snowmobile crash late Saturday afternoon in rural Staples. Cass County, Minnesota Sheriff’s office was told about the crash just before 5 p.m. Deputies and first responders arrived to find family and bystanders performing CPR on…
MORRISON CO., Minn. — Animal Humane Society is caring for dozens of animals that were rescued from unsafe living conditions in Morrison County in central Minnesota. The society rescued 56 animals including 20 dogs, 32 cats, two geckos, and two rats from a space that was described as an “overcrowded, unsanitary environment.” The animals ranged in age from a few…
WADENA COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A 50-year-old Menahga man suffered serious injuries in a snowmobile crash in Wadena County. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 2:45 p.m. Friday afternoon when emergency crews found the man lying next to his snowmobile. The man was wearing a helmet and told the emergency responders he hit a tree going around…
February is Heart Month, and this year, awareness is at what may be an all-time high. That’s after the devastating moment on an NFL field when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a cardiac arrest, in front of millions of viewers. That’s why we’re celebrating Wear Red Day once again on the Morning Show, and talking with representatives from…
