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Popular 1980s actress and St. Paul native Loni Anderson has died

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a “prolonged” illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother…

75th Annual Model Airshow Brings in Record Participation and Attendance

Over 80 pilots signed up to fly, with hundreds showing up to watch over the weekend.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Fans in attendance at the 75th annual Model Airshow and RC Fun Fly were treated to a distinct sound many crowds don’t get to witness – the roar of a gas-powered turbine engine. That’s because the Valley RC Flyers pulled out all the stops to make this show a special one, and that means going beyond…

Happy 53rd, Todd Bouman!

The Minnesota high school sports legend went on to a productive college career and a relatively long stint in the NFL.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former NFL quarterback and revered St. Cloud State Husky Todd Bouman is celebrating his 53rd birthday on August 1st. Bouman has made a lot of football waves in this region. The Ruthton, Minnesota native attended both South Dakota State and St. Cloud State. NDSU fans may remember St. Cloud’s spanking of the Bison – an infamous…

8-Year-Old Injured After Crashing UTV in Otter Tail County

Authorities say the incident took place northeast of Fergus Falls.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – An 8-year-old has been life-flighted to a Fargo hospital after sustaining injuries in a UTV crash. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, responded to the report of a UTV rollover crash at 24041 County Highway 1 at about 2:45 P.M. on August 1. Witness accounts say the driver, 8, and…

Blues in the Red River Valley: Headliners from Blues Fest

FARGO — They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage at the 30th annual Fargo Blues Festival. It’s the region’s largest Blues Festival and it’s attracting artists from around the country, including Chicago, New Orleans and…

State representative brings awareness to LGBTQ community across Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — As one of Minnesota’s first openly transgender lawmakers, State Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul shares how she has been working to bring awareness to the LGBTQ community. Since taking office, Finke’s mission has been to provide equality laws and obtain gender affirming care for people within the state and outside of the state. As states…

Pet Connection: Meet Dino

WEST FARGO — Like all the best stylists, Dino the Indian ringneck has a gentle touch, a heart of gold and a patient nature. And with his sweet personality and affectionate hair-grooming, he made our Morning Show anchor’s hair look better than she ever has styling it herself. Dino is a Creamino Indian Ringneck, a genetic mutation that is missing…

Winged Underdogs: Magnificent Moths

FARGO — We just wrapped up National Moth Week, and if you haven’t gotten involved by now in a program that could improve the fate of these poorly understood little pollinators, there’s still a chance to help. Entomologists say their new scientific findings indicate moths are doing a lot of the heavy lifting in pollination the way butterflies and bees…