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Becker County Historical Society and Museum Center; Rare Bison Bone Exhibit on Display

April 14, 2025

KVRR Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – More than three years ago, a Frazee, Minnesota area man discovered bones of a pair of bison that died centuries ago in a peat bog on his property. At the time, the peat bog dried up, and the owner dug up the remains. The state archeologist’s office had the remains dated and verified that they…

Callaway Woman’s Death Under Investigation, Body Found Saturday Along Arrow Lake

April 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Becker County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the identity of the body found on Saturday morning on the shore of Arrow Lake in Cormorant Township. She is 44-year-old Charity Perrine of Callaway, Minnesota. The sheriff’s office got a call on Friday for a welfare check for Perrine due to health and safety concerns. Deputies found her…

Bookmarked! Brings Artistic Disciplines Together

The event showcased both book ink and skin ink in a show of solidarity for the Moorhead Public Library.

April 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN – Two different kinds of ink came together in a celebration of the arts at Swing Barrel Brewing. The event was called Bookmarked! and it was largely intended to benefit Moorhead Public Library. Representatives were on hand to sign people up for memberships and give book recommendations. Zoltar Tattoo was there, giving flash tattoos with 40% of the…

Suspected Early-Morning Homicide in Moorhead

Police believe the individuals involved were known to each other, but still say their suspect is dangerous and should not be approached.

April 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A man was shot to death in Moorhead this morning in what appears to be a brazen act of homicide. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 2700 block of 14th Street South at around 9:30 A.M. A male victim was discovered, suffering from a gunshot wound, and despite lifesaving efforts, he would die at the…

Police say driver of truck that crashed into Moorhead home was having a medical emergency

April 11, 2025

Eric Bolin,

A tow truck pulls a pickup from a Moorhead home. Friday, April 11, 2025.MOORHEAD, Minn. — A person having a medical emergency ended up crashing a pickup into a Moorhead home, according to the Moorhead Police Department. The crash happened at the intersection of Ninth Street North and Second Avenue. The owner of a nearby business heard the crash and…

LIVE: Percussion Profusion at Concordia College

April 11, 2025

Emily Welker,

MOORHEAD –It’s a profusion of percussion at Concordia College, and you’re invited. Thousands of local third graders got a taste today of the annual Percussion Day celebration. It features performances and masterclasses, and then on Saturday, the daytime events are free and open to the public. It all wraps up with a performance from Twincussion, a pair of identical percussion-playing…

Fire departments from several communities battle fire in downtown Perham, Minnesota

April 11, 2025

Jim Monk,

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO)—Fire crews battled a massive fire in Perham, Minnesota. The fire was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. Friday. Police said the fire appears to have started in a large commercial building with shared businesses located in the 300 block of West Main Avenue. It was engulfed in flames. Mutual aid from several area communities were called in to…

Bemidji Woman Indicted For Assaulting Flight Attendant On Allegiant Air Flight From Las Vegas

April 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Bemidji woman faces federal charges for allegedly grabbing a flight attendant’s genitals on an Allegiant Air flight from Las Vegas to Grand Forks. 64-year-old Jody Sherry-Berg was arrested on Tuesday on a warrant from North Dakota. She was indicted for interfering with the performance of duties of a flight attendant. A state charge of…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Valli

April 10, 2025

Emily Welker,

WEST FARGO — She’s a tiny little parrot with a lot of personality and with the story she’s lived through so far, it’s no wonder Valli “Velociraptor” the Quaker parrot has such a spicy side. Rescue worker Cassa Gertsema says Valli came in from a hoarding situation to CAARE Avian Rescue, and during her time before intake, developed some cage…

Officer Involved In Chase and Shooting In Polk County on Monday Identified

April 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Caleb Coffey / Crookston Police Officer Sean Murphy POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota BCA says Crookston Police Officer Sean Murphy is on standard critical incident leave for the shooting of a chase suspect on Monday morning. The BCA is investigating Murphy’s use of force and will turn its findings over to Polk County Attorney’s Office. The 7-year department veteran…