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Book Vending Machine Big Hit at Local Elementary School

Dorothy Dodds staff say they installed the machine two years ago and student interest has never waned.

April 30, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Dorothy Dodds Elementary School in Moorhead has taken a unique approach to getting kids excited about reading. Two years ago, the school installed Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine. The machine runs on special tokens that are given to the kids on their birthday – or half-birthday, for those born in the summer. They can also earn additional…

High School Band To Perform Veterans’ Tribute Inspired By Composition from 20 Years Ago

April 30, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

ADA, Minn. (KVRR) — Twenty years ago, Ada-Borup West Band Director Richard Tuttle honored area Marines with a composition titled, The Black Sands of Iwo Jima. The performance included video interviews from area veterans. But not long after the performance, the footage was lost. “I think my plan was to take that stuff and make something. A video or something,…

Republican Keri Heintzeman wins MN Senate District 6 seat in special election

April 30, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — In a special election, Republican Keri Heintzeman won the Minnesota Senate District 6 seat to replace the spot left open by Justin Eichorn. She went up against challenger Denise Slipy, the DFL candidate, in the election. The results showed a 60 percent to 40 percent margin. Heintzeman is the wife of Rep. Josh Heintzeman,…

No Charges For Player Involved In Neck Slicing Incident Involving Hibbing, MN Native

April 29, 2025

kvrr-apiuser,

LONDON (AP) — A man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson has been told he will not face any charges, British prosecutors said Tuesday. Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenseman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28,…

Clay County Investigating Deadly Crash Near Fergus Falls Involving Woman In A Pursuit

April 29, 2025

KVRR Staff,

OTTER TAIL CO.,Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says a woman involved in a pursuit died when she crashed into the back of a semi near Fergus Falls. He says the chase with the St. Francis, Minnesota woman began in Grant County in western Minnesota on Monday. The crash happened on I-94 southeast of Fergus Falls last night…

Democrat Rep. Angie Craig Launches U.S. Senate Run in Minnesota

April 29, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Democrat Rep. Angie Craig announcing her run for U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She is seeking the seat being vacated by Sen. Tina Smith in 2026. Craig was elected to the U.S. House in 2018 in Minnesota’s 2nd District. Before that she worked in journalism and human resources. Fellow Democrats including former Sen. Al Franken and…

N.D. Native And Former Minnesota Viking To Speak During UND Commencement Ceremonies

April 29, 2025

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — University of North Dakota Hall-of-Famer Jim Kleinsasser will give the main address for both graduate and undergraduate ceremonies at UND next month. The Carrington, North Dakota native played tight end at UND from 1995-98 and went on to play for the Minnesota Vikings from 1999 to 2011. In 2025, he was inducted into the National…

White Earth Nation Presents Casino & Resort Plans To Moorhead City Council

April 28, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation makes a presentation to Moorhead City Council about its plans for a plot of land the tribe purchased just east of the city. Initial plans include a full-scale casino, luxury resort with 200 rooms, dining, convention center, parking garage and a convenience store. They expect to create 500 jobs. White Earth Nation is…

LIVE: Swedish Death Cleaning with the Nordic Culture Club

April 28, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — We don’t usually talk about the subject of death as a big draw for summer tourist season. But if you’re thinking ahead of summer festival season in the region, start thinking about summer death cleaning now. The Nordic Culture Club is holding a “Swedish Death Cleaning” fundraiser ahead of this June’s Scandinavian Festival at the Hjemkomst Center. Organizers…

LIVE: Scoring Points for Mental Health

April 28, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The Blue Cross Blue Shield Caring Foundation is scoring some points for mental health with the help of some of our local sports teams. They did it with this winter’s “Shut out the Stigma” campaign on hockey rinks around the region. Each goal from local hockey teams, including the Fargo Force — earned a donation from the foundation…