RED LAKE, Minn. (AP/KVRR) – Officials in northern Minnesota have rescued around 200 people who became trapped on Upper Red Lake after an ice chunk broke free. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says on its Facebook page that the people were ice fishing this morning when the chunk separated. By 2:30 this afternoon, they determined that everyone needing evacuation had…
It’s one of the most spectacular sounds and sights of the season. And it’s coming back full strength for the first time since the pandemic. Concordia College is in the final stages of preparation for its annual Christmas concert. It’s now in its 96th year. The concert features nearly three hundred student singers, in three separate choirs, plus a full…
The Morning Show got a visit from some old friends to kick off our Merry Morning holiday season coverage. The Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus stopped by the studio to give us a sneak preview of their upcoming Christmas concert, “Christmas Soup.” The group’s seen a number of changes since the pandemic struck. First, they had to scale way, way…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Fargo hosts its annual Turkey Dinner to feed the community for the 43rd year featuring the holiday classics. Last year, the room was not as packed due to social distancing guidelines so volunteers are calling this the first real year back. “It’s the first year after COVID. People…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In its third straight year, the Misfits BBQ Club of El Zagal made smoked turkey for people’s Thanksgiving meals outside the shrine. They smoked more than 60 turkeys weighing around 20 lbs. and costing $50 each. The club says they want to continue this tradition and are always happy to help feed the community. “People come…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office identifies the victims of what is believed to be a murder-suicide as 59-year-old Steven Kern and 58-year-old Susan Kinnunen. Deputies found their bodies in a house in rural Battle Lake a little before 2:30 Monday afternoon. The investigation into the double deaths is still under investigation and the sheriff’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- It’s the largest private gift in the organization’s history. The YWCA has served the community since 1977 and according to their website over the last 30 years they’ve helped out 38,000 women and children. So leaders of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund sought them out to apply for the funds because of their awesome track record…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is looking to hear from the general public on the proposed merger of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health. His office has set up a dedicated form on the Attorney General’s website for people to leave comments about the merger. You’ll also find phone numbers you can call. A series of…
It’s probably something you’ve been putting off… and for good reason. This time of year, between making pies, holiday breads, cakes, stuffing, and of course that great big turkey, your oven is probably getting quite a workout. And, like most of us after a workout, it’s a bit of a mess. But this year, cleaning experts in the region are…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says two deaths are likely a murder/suicide. Deputies responded to a home in rural Battle Lake a little before 2:30 Monday afternoon. They found a 59-year-old man and 58-year-old woman dead at the home. The Sheriff’s Office says it believes the incident is isolated. There is no known…
