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LIVE: The Midwest and the Election

The major forces at play here in the Midwest could make for an even bigger surprise than last time around in the presidential elections.

July 30, 2020

Emily Welker,

With only three months away from what could be the most significant presidential election in modern history, a new story from one of the world’s foremost economic news sources says we voters here in the Midwest could play a huge role this time around. A number of pundits attribute President Trump’s surprise win in 2016 to the Midwest, particularly with…

Senator Klobuchar Introduces Bill That Helps Independent Music Venues

The proposal is endorsed by the National Independent Venue Association and the National Independent Talent Organization.

July 29, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- While the return of concerts and theaters remains uncertain, Minnesota Senator Klobuchar is trying to provide independent venues some financial relief. The Save our Stages act asks for ten billion dollars that will help them for the next six months. “The idea is short term help for theaters and small venues, to help them so that they can…

Democrat Leaders Have Different Views On Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic In Minnesota

July 29, 2020

KVRR Staff,

Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson says the statewide COVID-19 restrictions imposed by fellow Democrat Gov. Tim Walz are harming the rural economy. Peterson represents the 7th District in western Minnesota. He says business owners in his district are losing money because the state’s mandates differ from less-restrictive guidelines in nearby North Dakota and South Dakota. Peterson says it’s hard to explain…

Mural Painted on Breckenridge Flood Wall

Work started Tuesday and is expected to wrap up next week

July 29, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A splash of color is getting added to Breckenridge’s flood wall. A mural is being painted by Shawn McCann and Kimberly Wood, who is from Michigan. The two started the work yesterday and should finish next week. The wall features many colors and the city’s name Breckenridge. It will also showcase some of the city’s rich history…

Greater Moorhead Days Parade and Kids Fest cancelled

July 29, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Some of the events normally celebrated at Greater Moorhead Days will not be held this year. The City made the decision to cancel certain events that could not be conducted in coordination with current health and safety guidelines. The cancelled events include the Greater Moorhead Days Parade, the Wings and Wheels Fly in and Car Show, The FM Flatlander…

Dorothy Day Mosaic one step closer to installation

Organizers are planning to have the mosaic installed at the Dorothy Day Food Pantry sometime in August.

July 28, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – Volunteers from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church and the Arts Partnership come together to finish the grouting work on the Dorothy Day Mosaic. Volunteers wore masks and practiced strict social distancing. Most of the work is finished, and this is one of the final efforts needed before its completed. The mosaic includes more than 10,000 pieces. “There are…

Thousands of Masks Will Be Handed Out To Clay County Businesses Friday

The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo chamber of commerce will be receiving 28,000 disposable masks.

July 28, 2020

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MINNESOTA – The Land of 10,000 Lakes is trying to make it easier for people to get their hands on a mask while in indoor public spaces. “They were going to be providing Minnesota businesses with a supply of masks. In order to do that, they thought we’ll use the largest chambers in the counties to help with that distribution,”…

County GOP Board Member Resigns Over Social Media Post

July 28, 2020

TJ Nelson,

WABASHA CO., Minn. — The Republican Party of Wabasha County in far southeastern Minnesota says an image on its Facebook page that compares Minnesota’s mask mandate to Jewish people in Nazi death camps was maliciously posted. But Minnesota Republican Party Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan says that the picture was posted by a Wabasha County GOP board member, who has since resigned…

3-Year-Old pulled from Otter Tail County lake identified

It happened at the Eagle Lake public swimming area on Friday afternoon

July 28, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

UPDATE: The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has identified the child who died after being pulled from Eagle Lake on July 24. Authorities say 3-year-old Clare Glenetske was flown to Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis where she passed away two days later. A GoFundMe has been organized to raise funds for the Glenetske family. A visitation for Clare will be held on…

City of Moorhead seeks public input on CARES Act funding

The City will be accepting spending comments until August 3.

July 28, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The City of Moorhead is seeking public input on how to use the CARES Act funding provided by the US Treasury. Moorhead received $3.278 million which can be used to address medical or public health needs and provide economic support to suffering businesses and anyone unemployed. $1.278 million will be used to various municipal COVID-19 expences, while the other…