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Swing Barrel Brewing Celebrates Oktoberfest

The brewery released two new, special beers for the occasion.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The changing seasons can bring out a variety of seasonal products – including beer! Swing Barrel Brewing Company in Moorhead held an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, unveiling two new Fall brews for the occasion. There were also food trucks serving brats and sauerkraut, live music performed in traditional Bavarian style, and other games and activities. Swing…

Farm in the Dell Hosts First Fall Festival Day

Another Fall Festival day is planned for September 27.

MOORHEAD, MN – A fall-themed event out in Moorhead helped raise money and awareness for a local nonprofit. Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley held their first Fall Festival day. There was a farmer’s market, barrel rides, and lots more. Farm in the Dell helps those with disabilities by providing them with purposeful work and life experience…

Bengals set dubious franchise record for most lopsided loss in 38-point drubbing by Vikings

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings’ Austin Keys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals set a franchise record with their most lopsided loss, a 48-10 blowout by the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. In their first game since losing quarterback…

Nicole Mitchell’s attorney requests felony conviction to be changed to misdemenors

Nicole MitchellDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell’s attorney is requesting that her felony conviction be changed to a misdemeanor at her upcoming sentencing hearing. Mitchell was convicted of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools by a Becker County jury in July. She broke into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April 2024. Her attorney, Dane Dekrey,…

17-year-old Moorhead High School student faces charges for bringing weapon to school

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead High School student was taken into custody after a school resource officer discovered a gun in their possession. Staff members at Moorhead Career Academy reported seeing the student drop the gun during a class transition period. The 17-year-old was swiftly taken into the office and eventually taken to West Central Regional Juvenile Center. An…

Three finalists to be interviewed next week to build new Walsh County jail

GRAFTON, N.D. (KVRR) — Walsh County is moving forward with plans to build a new jail to be paid for with a sales tax increase that passed during a special election in May. Three finalists for the job have been selected and will be interviewed next week. They include architecture firms out of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park, Minnesota and…

Minnesota man charged with 16 counts of animal crushing

CARVER, Minn (KVRR/FOX9) — A Carver, Minnesota man, just southwest of Minneapolis, is facing federal charges for allegedly creating graphic videos of animal torture and death for pay-per-view YouTube channels. 32-year-old Bryan Edison has been federally indicted on 16 counts of animal crushing. That is when a person intentionally harms an animal by crushing, burning, drowning or otherwise causing serious…

Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar

All different kinds of organic sugars are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Deerfield, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The price of most organic food could jump this fall due to new policies and tariffs on imported organic sugar, frustrating manufacturers who say the actions won’t help sugar growers but…

Minnesota music legend Bob Dylan added to Farm Aid 40 lineup this weekend

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/KFGO) — A last minute addition to the Farm Aid 40 lineup is one of the biggest music stars to come out of Minnesota. Bob Dylan will be performing at the concert on Saturday at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Hibbing, Minnesota native once attended the University of Minnesota. Dylan is also playing Friday night at Willie Nelson’s…

Pet Connection: Meet Buttercup

FARGO — His name is Buttercup, and yes, he’s a boy, and he’s not named after the flower. Instead, Buttercup, a four- or -five-month-old kitten, was first discovered all alone, only five weeks old, hiding in someone’s buttercup squash patch in Christine, N.D. They brought the baby in to Kritter Krazy Reptile and Exotic Rescue for care, and he’s been…