WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) says a bill she co-sponsored to provide $15 billion for independent venues is included in the CARES Act coronavirus relief package. In June, Klobuchar and Sen. John Cornyn of Texas introduced the “Save Our Stages Act” to provide grants for independent venues affected by the pandemic. Klobuchar says small venues, like Moorhead’s Bluestem…
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — A last-minute holiday gift out of Florida: President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. He was spotted earlier in the day on the golf course where he spent much of his holiday. It was learned that he planned to sign the bill…
HENNING, Minn. (KVRR) — An early morning barn fire in Henning, Minnesota kills more than one thousand goats. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the barn, multiple tractors, and nearby hay are also a total loss. The fire was reported around 3 a.m. They are unsure of what caused the fire. No people were injured. Categories: Local News, Minnesota…
Brewtus’ Brickhouse, Moorhead, Minn.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead restaurant is inviting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to dine for free, but there’s a catch. Brewtus’ Brickhouse says Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm can enjoy a meal on the house if they sit outside as the Governor’s COVID orders require. The invitation is on the…
Blizzard 12/23/2020 (NDHP)FARGO (KVRR) – High winds and snow are causing plenty of travel difficulties throughout eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says I-94 is mostly clear in the Mapleton area, but visibility is near zero. “You just can’t see” according to Capt. Bryan Niewind, who says if you don’t need to travel, stay home….
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota health officials report nearly 3,000 health care workers in the state have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The state received 48,000 doses last week with the final doses expected to arrive on Friday. Minnesota Department of Health Infectious Disease Division Director Kris Ehresmann says 94,800 doses of the Moderna vaccine are expected…
MINNEAPOLIS – A 16-year old from Minneapolis develops an online game to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Josh Ternyak created COVID invaders to celebrate the release of the vaccine and emphasize the importance of getting it. In the game, you’re playing as a syringe whose goal is to shoot tiny syringes aimed at the coronavirus in order to…
HILL CITY, Minn. – A contractor working on the Enbridge Energy Line 3 pipeline project has died in a fatal accident. Enbridge Energy spokeswoman Juli Kellner says the accident happened Friday at a construction yard in Hill City. Kellner said work in the area was stopped on Friday, but resumed Saturday. An investigation continues. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News Tags:…
AUSTIN, Minn. – A teenage boy stepped in to save his mother from an attack by her husband, only to end up being fatally stabbed by the man. Authorities say five younger children were hiding upstairs during the attack Tuesday and were not hurt. According to criminal charges, 27-year-old Jaime Vaca and his wife were arguing when one of the…
HASTINGS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol says a state trooper’s dash cam appears to have caught a meteor streaking across the sky in Dakota County. The Geminid Meteor Shower is happening this week. It is usually the strongest meteor shower of the year. Astronomers say on a dark night, it’s possible to see 50 or more meteors per…
