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LIVE: Putting Yourself First at Ladyboss Midwest

After 2 years of a pandemic, giving yourself 3 days doesn't sound like such a big ask.

January 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

Pandemic-weary working women looking to recharge and reconnect have an opportunity coming up this spring. That’s the promise from the organizers at Ladyboss Midwest, who are putting on their first-ever retreat for 3 days in Nisswa, MN. Among the featured guests is motivational speaker and pro MMA fighter Mariah Prussia. She’s also a personal trainer and owner of MPX Fitness…

New Biden mandate requires insurers to pay for home COVID tests

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for those on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising frustrations. Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase…

Update: Rural Ogema man found alive

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says the search for a missing Ogema man is over. Authorities say 82-year-old James Mulari was found Monday, several miles north of Greenbush, Minn. Mulari was last seen in the Park Rapids area at around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The sheriff’s office is in the process of reuniting Mulari with his…

Qualls joins packed GOP field in race for Minnesota governor

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – An Army veteran and former healthcare executive says he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining other Republicans who have announced for the job. Kendall Qualls lives in Medina with his wife and five children. He says he is the first and only member of his family to go to college and has earned two masters degrees….

Fire destroys old hotel building in Duluth

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

Duluth fireDULUTH, Minn. – Fire crews continue to fight a large fire that broke out early Monday morning at the Esmond building in subzero conditions. Fire officials say the roof of the old Seaway Hotel in the Lincoln Park Craft District has collapsed and all firefighters have been pulled out of the building. Some residents and workers in adjacent buildings,…

Vikings fire Head Coach Mike Zimmer, General Manager Rick Spielman

January 10, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s been the elephant in the room since the Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from the NFC Playoffs, and it became official on Monday: The team has parted ways with both Mike Zimmer as head coach, and Rick Spielman as general manager. The Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 31-17 on Sunday in the regular season finale at…

Judge rules Rodriquez can’t use intellectual disability in death penalty arguments

January 10, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO – A federal judge says defense attorneys cannot use intellectual disability as a factor in the second death penalty debate for a man convicted in the 2003 kidnapping and killing of University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin. Judge Ralph Erickson last year overturned Rodriguez’s death sentence. In a 232-page ruling, Erickson ordered a new sentencing phase after ruling…

Majority of Hennepin County Board wants sheriff to resign

January 7, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A majority of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is calling on Sheriff Dave Hutchinson to resign after his drunk-driving arrest and allegations he lied to first responders, but the defiant sheriff said Thursday that his critics won’t force him out. Board Chair Marion Greene joined commissioners Angela Conley, Chris LaTondresse, Jeff Lunde and Irene Fernando…

Clearing snow from your roof is important to prevent ice dams

January 6, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With two snowstorms in two weeks, it may be time to think about clearing it from your roof so ice dams don’t form. They are made when there’s a loss of heat on your roof with snow on top of it. Ice dams form water underneath them, it freezes and water backs up underneath the snow…

WE Fest Rolls Out Summer Lineup and Additions, Plus Limited Single Day Tix

January 6, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — WE Fest has rolled out its daily main stage lineup schedule for this summer’s festival. Jason Aldean headlines on August 4 followed by Miranda Lambert on the 5th and Luke Bryan on the 6th. Artists added to the lineup include Lee Brice, Clay Walker, Chris Janson, Tanya Tucker, Riley Green and others. WE Fest also…