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Winter Clothing Drive Raises Awareness of Lack of Warming Stations

Event organizers say they've not received any indication from either city government where they plan to hold warming stations this winter.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – With the cold weather drawing nearer, it’s becoming increasingly more important for folks in need to have proper winter gear – especially with a lot of uncertainty regarding warming stations. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network held a Winter Clothing Drive at the Moorhead Public Library on Saturday. Organizers collected hundreds of socks, mittens,…

Moorhead Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault

The victim of the attack was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The Moorhead Police Department says they have made an arrest in connection with an assault that led to the hospitalization of a 53-year-old woman. Authorities say they responded to the 1800 block of 20th Street South to assist Sanford Ambulance with a medical call. Officers on scene determined there was evidence of an assault taking place….

Grand Forks International Adds New Daily Route to Twin Cities

With a fourth daily flight to MSP, GFK says they're approaching their 2019 levels of service.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The City of Grand Forks has announced that Delta Airlines is adding a fourth daily flight from Grand Forks International to Minneapolis-St. Paul International. Officials say this brings GFK “closer” to its 2019 levels of service. “The restoration of a fourth daily Delta Connection flight is a big step towards rebuilding and growing our air…

MSUM hosts first ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota State Moorhead celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with a variety of events, bringing together the community in Indigenous culture. To celebrate the month, the first-ever Indigenous Arts and Crafts Market was held on Friday. The market showcased handmade beadwork, jewelry, artwork, and more. Many of the displayed artworks came from local artists, alumni, and Indigenous…

Salvation Army kicks off their annual Red Kettle Campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bells will be ringing across the Fargo-Moorhead area as the Salvation Army has kicked off the start of the annual Red Kettle Campaign. And this year’s goal is to raise $850,000. “It’s important to understand that bell ringers are an integral part of our fundraising campaign. Christmas is our largest event for fundraising. So, over $850,000,…

Tractor Totaled in Train Accident

The driver of the tractor was said to have only sustained minor injuries.

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN (KVRR) – A 67-year-old man from Henning, Minnesota, has luckily only suffered minor injuries after his tractor was struck by a train northwest of the city. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that just before 2 A.M. on November 13, the man was driving his tractor, headed east on 290th Street. As he approached the…

Confusion on social media stirs over sign posted near Mangos in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Confusion stirred on social media over a sign that appeared in front of the Mexican restaurant, Mangos. Some took to social media to ask whether Mangos was closing its doors. A sign was posted outside, feet away from their door, labeled “Available” with a listed realtor. Early this afternoon, two employees were seen taking down the…

MSUM hosts annual 24-hour online fundraiser to support scholarships and programs

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — For twenty-four hours straight, MSUM is asking its community to help fundraise for many scholarships, programs, and campus initiatives. “Giving Day is really a day for us to celebrate philanthropy at MSUM. We take some time both to lift up our donors, but also to remember why we’re doing what we’re doing, and that is all…

Update: Suspect dead in law enforcement-involved shooting in Bagley, Minnesota

Courtesy, Darin Steindl, Farmers IndependentBAGLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating a law enforcement-involved shooting in Bagley. Bagley Police, the Minnesota State Patrol and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office were among the agencies that responded to the incident shortly past noon. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy on patrol recognized a man at…

Minnesota House Representative announces run for Congress

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Current Minnesota state Rep. Heather Keeler announced her run for Congress on social media. Keeler is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District to challenge republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach next November. Keeler has been representing Moorhead as the state representative for the past five years. On a post, she says, “After careful and prayerful consideration, I’m…