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Sen. John Hoffman, targeted in a political assassination in June, leaves ICU in Minnesota

(FOX9) Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin, Minnesota has been released from the ICU after he was shot several times on June 16. He will be moving to a rehab facility to continue his recovery. His wife, Yvette, was released from the hospital a few weeks ago after she was shot alongside her husband. Vance Boelter is accused of shooting and…

Large-Scale training exercise planned for Wednesday at Fargo North High School

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) The second of three large-scale training exercises this summer will take place Wednesday at Fargo North High School. Several local agencies will be taking part in training simulations throughout the day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Local officials say the annual training event has been planned for months and is not in response to any threats,…

United Way kicks off School Supply Drive

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — While summer is in full swing, the United Way is already working to make sure students are ready to go back to school. They kicked off their annual school supply drive in Moorhead with the help of some local learners. This year they’re goal is to provide backpacks and school supplies to 6,500 students in need…

Primed For Bargains: Fargo Police on Amazon Prime Day Crime

FARGO — Are you primed for bargains? Amazon Prime Days starts today and runs through Friday. But porch pirates are also primed for steals, according to law enforcement. So Fargo Police are offering some of their best professional advice on how to harden yourself as a target for thieves during the big online shopping event. First, consider investing in a…

Drag Races to Celebrate the Fourth in Glyndon

Campers were invited to set up on Friday night, and racing began at 10 A.M. both Saturday and Sunday.

GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – The roar of engines was a constant presence the Fourth of July weekend at Interstate Raceway off 70th Street Southwest. This is the first drag strip in the state of Minnesota, opening all the way back in 1959. But for the last three years, it’s laid dormant. That was until Rolie Racing stepped in to bring…

13-Year-Old Dies in Firework Accident

The teen was reportedly attempting to aim the firework away from himself, but it still struck him in the chest.

NAYTAHWAUSH, MN (KVRR) – A 13-year-old boy has died after a firework accident in Mahnomen County. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a distress call at a residence in Naytahwaush a little after 11:00 P.M. on July 4. According to witness statements, Michael Turner was holding a large firework in his hands and pointing it away…

Tubers Rescued in Wright County, Minnesota

It's believed two people had to be rescued by first responders, while the remaining six made it to shore by themselves.

ST. MICHAEL, MN (KVRR/KFGO) – The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says that despite eight people flipping their tubes during a river outing near St. Michael, Minnesota on July 4, nobody was hurt. Sheriff’s Deputies found a man and boy hanging onto a tree branch, unable to swim. They were retrieved by first responders. Authorities say a total of two adults…

Minnesota State Patrol: Drive safe for Fourth of July weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) –As celebrations for the Fourth of July holiday weekend kick off, officials want you to stay safe in your travels. “With a lot of summer left, we have had a number of crashes generally resulting from people driving too fast, impaired driving, distracted driving, and just people getting killed or seriously injured from not wearing their seatbelts,”…