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Fargo man says he’s first with all-electric pickup in ND

A Fargo man who works in solar roofing says he's the first person to have an all-electric pickup truck in North Dakota.

May 31, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Ben Holsen, the owner of Holsen Home Solar, says investing in an all-electric pickup truck aligns with his business where he installs solar panel roofs onto people’s homes. “A couple of years ago I decided I really wanted to put solar panels on my lake house. I couldn’t really find anybody doing it in the area. So,…

Building that caught fire in Wadena is expected to be rebuilt

It was a difficult Memorial Day for people in Wadena as the city dealt with a large fire at a storage building and a tornado warning

May 31, 2022

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WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – It was a difficult Memorial Day for people in Wadena as the city dealt with a large fire at a storage building and a tornado warning. There were concerns about toxic chemicals burning inside a building behind Minnesota Valley Irrigation, but nothing harmful ended up on fire. Firefighters were made to leave the scene for 30…

It’ll be Walz vs. Jensen for MN governor as Stanek, Hepola exit

May 31, 2022

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor’s race this fall. Former Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek declined to force a GOP primary against Jensen. Stanek didn’t come to the Secretary of State’s office before the 5 p.m. Tuesday filing deadline,…

Shelly Carlson announces run for Moorhead mayor

May 31, 2022

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson announces a campaign to keep her job. She has announced a press conference Wednesday morning at Third Drop Coffee. Carlson was unanimously appointed mayor by the City Council in February 2021 when Mayor Johnathan Judd resigned after being appointed to a judgeship in Fergus Falls. Carlson was elected to the City Council…

Memorial day unites the F-M community to honor the lost

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country have their legacies honored by loved ones through music and stories.

May 30, 2022

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FARGO- MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country have their legacies honored by loved ones through music and stories. The support for veterans in the Fargo Moorhead area is something the community prides itself on, “We’re very lucky here to have the support of the community at Moorhead American Legion. We say we’re the cheers…

UPDATE: Shelter in place has been lifted in Wadena for massive fire

May 30, 2022

KVRR Staff,

UPDATE: The shelter in place order has been lifted. The Wadena Fire Department says fire personnel stayed on scene until around 8 p.m. and report that the building is a total loss. ORIGINAL STORY: WADENA, Minn. (FOX 9) -A massive fire burning in Wadena has city officials ordering residents to stay inside their homes. The shelter in place order has…

Viking Cruise Ship Arrives In The Duluth Harbor

May 30, 2022

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DULUTH, Minn. (Fox 21) – Early Monday morning the Duluth Harbor welcomed its first cruise ship in 10 years. Viking Cruise’s first expedition vessel, the 700-foot Viking Octantis, traveled under the Lift Bridge shortly after 6 a.m. Tender boats later transported the 400 guests and 200 crew members off the boat to the Customs Facility in the DECC. This unloading…

Former Vikings CB Jeff Gladney dies at 25

May 30, 2022

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Courtesy: Minnesota VIkingsDALLAS (AP) – Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has died in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent, Brian Overstreet. Gladney played at TCU and was a 2020 first-round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings. He was released before the 2021 season after…

Top rated radio show spotlights country music

KFGO radio's top weekend show has been reviving memories in people's lives through country music.

May 30, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — KFGO radio’s top weekend show has been reviving memories in people’s lives through country music. The Solid Gold Show has been going strong for about 40 years, playing country music from various decades for fans around the country. Scott Winston has been the host on and off for the last 10 years. “Well I’ve been in…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids raises money selling lunches

Leaders with Golden Drive Homeless Kids host a two-day fundraising event selling Bratwurst lunches at Hornbacher's

May 28, 2022

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Local businesses like the Harley Davidson store in Fargo ordered an abundance of Bratwurst to help homeless kids. This is a big time of need since those kids will be missing out on meals with school being out. The organization sold out of food the first day and managed big crowds in day two, the community…