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Decades of History on Display at Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion

Families say the event is a good way to teach kids about work ethic and life before modern technology

August 31, 2019

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ROLLAG, Minn. — Steam threshers are showing off decades of history at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. The Risbrudt family is showing off a 1917 Case steam engine. It’s been in the family for three generations. “It’s great heritage and fun to keep it going,” Tim Risbrudt said. His father got it three decades ago. “We played with steam…

3 NW MN Schools in Top 10 of Best Community College Rankings

August 30, 2019

Site Staff,

Three Minnesota community and technical colleges are in the top 10 of WalletHub’s best community college rankings. Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in 6th, Alexandria Technical and Community College is in 7th and Northland Community College is 9th. WalletHub evaluated schools on cost, education and career outcomes. M State and Alexandria are in the top 30 for career…

Couple Dead in Murder-Suicide in Norman County, MN

August 30, 2019

Site Staff,

NORMAN COUNTY, Minn. – Authorities are investigating a murder-suicide in rural Gary, Minnesota. Deputies responded around 5:00 PM Thursday. They found 62-year-old Duane Carlsrud, his 61-year-old wife Rebecca and their pet dead. The Sheriff’s Office says the Carlsruds died from gunshot wounds. Police say there’s no threat to the public. Categories: Minnesota News Tags: Duane Carlsrud, Gary, minnesota, MN, NORMAN…

Teens Hurt After Breckenridge Rollover, Chase Exceeded 100 MPH

August 30, 2019

Site Staff,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. – Two teens are in the hospital after a rollover crash during a high speed chase in Breckenridge. Police say they tried to stop an SUV around 12:30 Friday morning on the north side of town. The vehicle left the road on 360th Street, rolled and came to a rest in a field near County Road nine. One…

Minnesota House Democrats Plan 15 Cannabis Conversations

The first three community conversations will be held in Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Cloud in September and October.

August 30, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Minnesota House Democrats are hitting the road for a series of town halls on how the state should go about legalizing recreational marijuana. House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler says his chamber will pass a legalization bill in the 2020 session, so it’s vitally important that Minnesotans weigh in. The first three of 15 community conversations dubbed “Be Heard…

Traffic Deaths Up 6% in 2018

The Department of Public Safety says 381 people died in crashes in 2018.

August 30, 2019

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–State officials say traffic deaths in Minnesota increased 6% last year. The Department of Public Safety says 381 people died in crashes in 2018 with speed being the main factor in about a third of the fatalities. The agency’s Office of Traffic Safety says failing to wear seat belts resulted in 96 deaths, while 84 deaths were tied…

Downtown Moorhead Inc. Gets Community Input at Pop-Up Event

They've received over 500 survey responses so far

August 29, 2019

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — People at the downtown Moorhead Dairy Queen get to pitch their vision for the city while enjoying a treat. Downtown Moorhead Inc. held a pop–up event for people to learn about their Master Plan and give input on revitalizing the area. They’ve received more than 500 survey responses so far, with many people saying they want a…

School Bond & City Council Special Election Set In Moorhead

$110 Million Moorhead Area Public Schools Bond Referendum

August 29, 2019

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in Moorhead will be voting on a $110 million school bond and two new city council members this fall. A special election will be held on Tuesday, November 5. 12 candidates are running for two open council seats in Wards 3 and 4. Voters will also decide the Moorhead Area Public Schools bond referendum. If passed,…

MN mom secures spot on MasterChef’s Top 6

August 29, 2019

KVRR Staff,

ROCHESTER, Minn. – One of Minnesota’s own is among some of the best chefs in the entire country. Shari Mukherjee is now in the top six of Fox’s hit show MasterChef. She held a viewing party Wednesday night at the not-yet-opened Figue store in Rochester. She used its brand new kitchen to serve some of her dishes during the viewing…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Buzz

He's light years ahead of the competition for cutest doggo.

August 29, 2019

Emily Welker,

We’re all abuzz about our newest Pet Connection guest this morning. Buzz is an electrifying little dog with tons of energy and charm, but who knows how to settle in and focus when there’s a need. The two-year-old Miniature Pinscher/Dachsund cross loves to play and likes to be on the go, enjoying car rides and games with both people and…