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Man Hurt In Fire At House Hosting Daycare in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A two-alarm fire injures one man and displaces a daycare in a house in Moorhead. Moorhead Fire Department was called to 710 12th street north at noon. When they arrived, firefighters encountered smoke and flames in the upper story kitchen, but were able to quickly knock down the fire. According to department officials the kids in daycare…

Moorhead Police arrest suspect in Wyndmere bank robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (KVRR) — The woman accused of a bank robbery in Wyndmere, North Dakota is under arrest. Moorhead Police received a tip from a concerned citizen on Monday. The tipster recognized images of the suspect vehicle. Moorhead Police located the vehicle and took the suspect into custody. 43 year old Tessa Jaksa from Moorhead was apprehended by Moorhead…

LIVE: United Way School Supply Drive Only Halfway to Goal

Where there's a will, there's a way.

It’s one of the most important annual academic fundraisers in the Cass-Clay county area. And unfortunately, with just three days to go, this year’s United Way of Cass-Clay school supply drive is only halfway to its goal. United Way officials are working to collect and distribute six thousand backpacks filled with fresh school supplies this year. The fundraiser wraps up…

People share ideas to improve Moorhead during Design Week

Moorhead is reaching out and asking people for their thoughts and opinions on the development of their city

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Monday kicked off Design Week which will be filled with community events for you to share your perspective and ideas on the future of Moorhead. People were able to learn about the comprehensive plan process, give their draft vision for the city, and express their best ideas on enhancing focused areas of the city. The festival featured…

Expanded Closures at Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Due To Wildfires

ELY, Minn. — Superior National Forest officials are expanding their closure order for the popular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness north of Ely, Minnesota because of the threat of wildfires burning across the Canadian border. The newly expanded order, which took effect Sunday, includes 12 more BWCA entry points in addition to the areas around Crooked and Iron lakes that…

Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. — A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made but he was pronounced dead. They are continuing to investigate but believe the man drowned. His name is being withheld…

Gov. Walz, DFL leaders call for Rep. Thompson to resign after uncovered domestic violence allegations

State Rep. John ThompsonST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – After a FOX 9 report outlining uncovered past domestic abuse cases against Rep. John Thompson, top DFL officials are calling for him to step down. In back-to-back-to-back statements sent on Saturday, Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and Majority Leader Ryan Winkler, along with DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin all called…

Line 3 opponents seek restraining order against sheriff

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) – Activists opposed to the Line 3 Pipeline project in northern Minnesota are asking a judge to issue a restraining order against Hubbard County, Sheriff Cory Aukes, and the local land commissioner. Winona LaDuke and Tara Houska claim that the sheriff has unlawfully blockaded access to a camp serving as a convergence space and home for…