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Local Brewery Pushing For Relief Bill To Change Off-Sale Rules In Minnesota

"Our Minnesota Brewers Guild has been trying to get laws like these changed for many years"

May 7, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A crowler can shortage is hitting breweries across Minnesota making it harder for them to stay afloat during the pandemic. Minnesota breweries are currently only allowed to sell their walk-in customers the larger 750 milliliter cans or 64 once growler sizes. Junkyard Brewing in Moorhead is hoping that they have enough of the cans in stock until…

Increased Traffic Enforcement for MN Fishing Opener

May 7, 2020

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MINNESOTA – The State Patrol is preparing for increased traffic this weekend for the fishing opener. They are increasing traffic enforcement along interstates and highways leading to popular fishing areas. They are also asking motorists to not carpool or share a boat with people other than those in your immediate household. Trailers should also be checked to ensure that they…

“Mane Attraction” Lifts Spirits, Brings Smiles To Long-Term Care In Greenbush

A certified nursing assistant brought her horse to work

May 7, 2020

TJ Nelson,

Delores Walsh gets a special visitor in Greenbush.GREENBUSH, Minn. — People are finding creative ways to bring smiles to those stuck inside during quarantine. Jordan Meier, a certified nursing assistant at LifeCare Greenbush Manor, brought her horse to work. Jordan took the horse from window to window for a safe visit with the residents. LifeCare staff says it was a…

Walz releases five point plan to protect long-term care facilities from Covid-19

May 7, 2020

Site Staff,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz unveils a plan to provide more support to Minnesota’s long-term care facilities. About 80 percent of the state’s coronavirus deaths have come from them. It will expand testing for residents and workers, work with health systems to create strike teams to conduct on site testing and follow ups and get facilities PPE. It…

Grand Forks Man Charged with Attempted Murder

May 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Grand Forks man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a Moorhead apartment complex on April 22. Police say forty-three-year-old Steven Latee Ward, of Grand Forks, was taken into custody in Melrose, MN without incident. An investigation determined the victim, who was not injured in the shooting, and Ward knew each other. Ward has…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to Provide Update on Long-Term Care Facilities

May 7, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Walz is providing an update on Minnesota’s response to COVID-19 and discuss the State’s plan to protect Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities from COVID-19. Walz will be joined by Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joe Kelly Minnesota has 9,365 positive cases, 435 current hospitalizations, 5,308 patients no longer…

Boaters Reminded to Wear Life Vests after Man is Thrown from Boat in Douglas County

May 7, 2020

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ALEXANDRIA, Minn.–Police remind boaters to wear life vests after a man fell overboard on Lake Ida on Wednesday. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office enlisted the help of the Douglas County Water Patrol and Minnesota DNR to rescue the 63-year-old man who fell off his boat east of Pilgrim Point at approximately 6:45 p.m. When deputies arrived, a passing boater was…

Police Question Four People Following Gunshots at Moorhead Home

There is no threat to the public.

May 7, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–Moorhead Police have detained four people for questioning after gunshots were heard Wednesday evening. Police arrived at 415 3rd Avenue South at approximately 9:55 p.m. and set up a perimeter. Officers made contact with the residents of the house and executed a search warrant. No one within the home was injured. Everyone involved in the incident knew each other,…

Moorhead Artist Hopes To Create Smiles With Chalk Art

"Every piece that I do i'm in love with as I'm doing it so I can't say I have a favorite because I love everything I do," Owner Of Riverzen Art Kim Jore said.

May 6, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — At the Moorhead Hornbacher’s cars are speeding by, train horns are blowing and people are walking quickly in and out of the store. But off on the side a Moorhead Woman is taking things a little slower one stroke at a time. “Working on a chalk art piece my goal is to do 10 in Moorhead and…

Lutheran Social Services of MN hosts virtual events to bring joy to caregivers

The events are designed to lift the spirits of the older generation during social distancing and include a violin performance, a virtual farm tour, a piano performance and a virtual antique car show

May 6, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The caregiving program at Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota is designed to support those dedicating their time to caring for a loved one. Along with support groups and coaching, the organization also offers in-home respite for the caregivers. However, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, that service has had to be put on hold. “A caregiver…