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Real Beauty: Child Literacy, Girls’ Wellness Platforms for Local Miss America Hopefuls

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Two young women from Moorhead are headed off on a journey to the Miss America pageant for 2026. But it’s their platforms that are especially beautiful. They are Miss Moorhead Natalie Berg, and Miss Moorhead Teen Jillian Bain. Bain works with the local nonprofit Bio Girls that gets young girls physically active to support their confidence and…

Ghoul Morning: Starting Spooky Season

FARGO — Do you think decorating your house now for Halloween is entirely too early? You may want to think again, because the contest to win the title of best home haunt in the Farg-Moorhead area is back this year. The competition, called “Best Decorated House of the FM Area” launches today Tuesday, September 16th, and submissions have to be…

Walz running for third term as Minnesota governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday he will seek a third term in the 2026 elections, hoping to beat the odds to become the longest-serving governor in a state where voters have usually said two terms were plenty. In a campaign video posted on YouTube, Walz said he’s running because his work is not done…

Juvenile male taken into custody for threat against Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools

(09/16/25 UPDATE)  After consulting with the County Attorney, no further information can be released regarding this incident. DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A juvenile male was taken into custody Monday afternoon after a threat against Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools over the weekend. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the juvenile was taken to West Central Regional Juvenile Center in Moorhead and…

Two people arrested after pursuit that closed sections of I-94 in the noon hour in Douglas County, MN

DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a stolen vehicle at the Burgen rest stop along I-94 just after noon and responded to the scene. The driver, 41-year-old Nicholas Sleen of Tower, Minnesota, refused to stop and fled westbound on the interstate. Sleen was able to avoid stop sticks placed on the road. A PIT…

Permit process to resume on Kwik Trip location planned off of 52nd Avenue South in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Public documents reveal that a permit has been resubmitted for a new Kwik Trip location a few blocks from Walmart on 52nd Avenue South. The documents reveal the permit was abandoned in the system and they are looking to begin the review process again from where it left off. Kwik Trip is expanding into the area…

Fall Symphony Season Starts with a Local Twist

FARGO — It’s the start of the fall Masterworks concert series this weekend for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra, and they’re showcasing some fresh works composed and performed by artists with local roots. One of them is an original composition by a Fargo native and product of both Fargo public schools and Concordia College, Adam Hochstatter. He’s now working in Los…

Concerning message by DGF student prompts investigation by Clay County Sheriff’s Office

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Dilworth Glyndon Felton Schools says a concerning message shared with a small group of friends this weekend triggered an investigation by the sheriff’s office. DGF Superintendent Shannon Hunstad in a message to families says the concerning message was first reported to the School Resource Officer. Clay County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined that there was no…

Official Grand Opening for Courts & Pints

The pickleball courts themselves have been open for a few months, but this was the first time all the businesses' operations had been running at once.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The F-M area’s hottest pickleball spot saw its official grand opening this weekend. Courts & Pints in Moorhead has had some courts open to the public before now, but this was the first day the restaurant, the play area, and the pro shop were all operational. The courts were open for everyone to play, free of…