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Governor Walz to Discuss Path Forward for Vaccinating Minnesotans

February 24, 2021

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will announce Thursday the next priority groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to health officials, nearly 42% of Minnesota seniors have had at least the first dose. Walz will wait until 70% of senior citizens get the COVID-19 vaccine before expanding eligibility. Earlier this week, Walz said he was considering whether…

Unique CrossFit competition: Fargo ABLE Games to celebrate inclusivity

THE FARGO ABLE GAMES IS THE REGION’S FIRST ALL-INCLUSIVE TEST OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS

February 24, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This summer, Fargo will host a fitness competition our region has never seen before. The Fargo ABLE Games is the Midwest’s first inclusive fitness contest where people of all abilities can show off their talents and strength. To celebrate inclusivity, highly skilled athletes and those with special needs will compete on the floor at the same…

Snow Totals – Tuesday 2/23/21

February 24, 2021

Max Mueller,

These are snow totals as reported by the Grand Forks and Bismarck National Weather Service offices. LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE LAT/LON 7 NE SHARON 6.5 IN 0754 AM 02/24 47.66N/97.80W DEVILS LAKE 6.5 IN 1000 PM 02/23 48.11N/98.87W 4 S HARLOW 6.5 IN 0340 PM 02/23 48.11N/99.53W LARIMORE ND 0.4 SE 5.9 IN 0700 AM 02/24 47.91N/97.62W 5 NW GOLDEN LAKE…

Six-year-old girl dies in snowmobile crash

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

FEDERAL DAM, Minn. – A six-year-old girl who was a passenger on a snowmobile died when the machine crashed on the shores of Leech Lake in northwestern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a 35-year-old woman was driving the snowmobile in the yard of their residence in Federal Dam Monday afternoon. The snowmobile struck a stump, launched down an…

Federal grand jury hearing evidence in death of George Floyd

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON – Several witnesses have been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury considering charges against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is already facing state murder charges in the death of George Floyd. That’s according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person said the Justice Department’s federal…

Woman struck by vehicle on I-94 near Fergus Falls, two in custody

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol says a woman was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers were investigating a crash when another vehicle struck the woman involved in the original crash, and a tow truck. Two occupants of the vehicle that struck…

Icy roads, snow lead to crashes in Fargo-Moorhead area

February 24, 2021

Jim Monk,

Highway 10 near Glyndon, Minn.GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol says troopers are responding to several rollover crashes and vehicles are spinning out out of control in west-central parts of the state. About two inches of snow, along with ice-coated roads, are causing some hazardous travel condition across the region. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says no serious injuries were…

Two men rescued after pickup sinks on western Minnesota lake

February 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

WHEATON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Two men from Wheaton are thankful that Chad Schmidt was fishing nearby when the pickup they were in sank close to an ice heave on Lake Traverse Monday afternoon. Schmidt, of Dumont, who was in his fish house, saw the pickup sinking when he looked out the window. He grabbed a tow strap from his pickup…

UPDATE: Miltona, Minn. house fire victim identified

February 22, 2021

TJ Nelson,

UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Terry Gaarsland died in a fire Sunday in Miltona. Authorities say they are not the homeowner. MILTONA, Minn. (KVRR) – Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead in a house fire early this morning in Miltona, Minnesota. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received two 911 calls…

Klobuchar set to lead hearing on Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol siege

February 22, 2021

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will help lead a Senate hearing on the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 on Tuesday. The meeting will be a joint hearing with the Rules and Homeland Security committees. The acting chief and former chief of the U.S. Capitol Police and former House and Senate Sergeant at Arms are expected…