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Search For Isadora Wengel Moves To Battle Lake

Search for Isadora Wengel Continues in Battle Lake

Not only did police spot a vehicle allegedly driven by their prime suspect in Otter Tail County, but that same suspect also went to high school in Battle Lake.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – Joshua Hite, the man who stands accused of Isadora Wengel, is from the Battle Lake region, so it is possible he disposed of her remains around that area. If that’s the case – locals want to make sure they do their part to help. “This shouldn’t be the highlight of the news about Battle Lake,”…

Families Invited to Viking Ship Park to Paint the Snow

The outdoor activity featured multiple paint types for multiple surfaces.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The recent snowfall has left quite the blanket of white laying around the Fargo-Moorhead area. One local group decided to use that blanket as their artistic canvas. Play in Open Spaces, an educational organization dedicated to outdoor activities, held a Paint the Snow Party at Viking Ship Park on Saturday. Families had free access to paints…

Supreme Court Struck Down President Trump's Tariffs, And State Senators React

State senators share their reaction after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs

February 20, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts said those words cannot bear such weight. “I don’t think it’s a big surprise. We anticipated that there would be probably some of the tariff activity struck down by the…

Inaugural Indigenous Film Festival

February 20, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s a culture with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. And they’re looking for local filmmakers to bring their stories to the silver screen, here in the metro. Organizers are putting out a call for submissions for the very first Indigenous Film Festival in Fargo. It’s open to Native American and Indigenous directors, co-directors, or producers. You can…

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs

February 20, 2026

KVRR Staff,

FILE – President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed…

Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing man

February 20, 2026

Jim Monk,

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who has been missing since December. Corey Bryant, 31, was last seen in Bemidji on Dec. 19. The Sheriff’s Office says his family last heard from him on Jan. 26. A missing persons alert has now been issued to help find him. Bryant is 5’1” and…

Thief River Falls woman enters not guilty pleas to attack on child, trial set for May

February 19, 2026

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child’s throat waved her omnibus hearing this week and pleaded not guilty. 35-year-old Edwina Stoutenburgh is charged with attempted second degree murder without intent and second degree assault. Court documents revealed she tried to cut the child’s neck last July but the knife was…

Visit Fargo-Moorhead Hosts Annual Luncheon, Awards Ceremony

This was the first annual luncheon for new CEO Shirley Hughes since she took over for the departing Charley Johnson in September of 2025.

February 19, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Business owners, community organizers, and, of course, the leadership of Visit Fargo-Moorhead filled the Avalon Events Center on the afternoon of February 19. There was a lot to champion regarding tourism in 2025 and its impacts on the local economy. At the helm for her first-ever annual awards luncheon was the new CEO of Visit Fargo-Moorhead,…

Numerous drivers reported across the region to have slid off the roads

February 19, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — Many drivers across the region have been sliding off the roads and into the ditches. Both Minnesota and North Dakota officials have reported numerous crashes since the snow started falling. Minnesota State Patrol reports 79 vehicles went off the road, along with 5 jackknifed semis. North Dakota Highway Patrol reports 41 crashes in the state. Many of…

Pet Connection: Meet Babka and Snowflake

February 19, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — If you’ve ever had a newborn in your life, you probably remember just how much work they can be. The long, sleepless nights, the frequent crying, the feedings every couple of hours. And for the volunteers of Cat’s Cradle, that’s what they do every time someone brings in someone like little Snowflake. He was born prematurely two weeks…