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Do You Want to Enjoy a Romantic Night Under the Stars with Your Valentine? Here’s How!

MSUM's planetarium is offering a Valentine's Day special while staying warm inside

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Are you looking to enjoy a romantic night with your loved one under the stars? MSUM’s planetarium is offering a Valentine’s Day special while staying warm inside. The night called “Romance Under the Stars” will give people a chance to witness the beauty of the cosmos. Couples will also get to explore the nature of the solar…

It’s Been 60 Years Since the Music Died, How it Helped to Launch A Fargo Man’s Career

Bobby Vee filled in for the show which led to a long lasting career

FARGO, N.D. — Sixty years ago today is the day that will forever be known as “the day the music died”. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how people around the metro are now remembering Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “the Big Bopper” Richardson and how their tragic deaths thrust a local boy into stardom. With his guitar in hand and…

Winter Storm Brings Travel Alert To Southern Red River Valley

Out West A Section of I-94 is Closed from Dickinson To the Montana Border

FARGO, ND — We are in the midst of another winter storm in the Red River Valley. Snow and blowing snow are creating hazardous travel conditions throughout the region. A travel alert is out for southeast North Dakota. Cities included in the alert are Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. No Travel is advised in the northeast and…

NDSU Marksmanship Club Takes On Ohio State at Sectional Match

NDSU has had a shooting team since the 1920's

  FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Marksmanship Club goes up against Ohio State’s Pistol team at the sectional match here in Fargo. Collegiate pistol shooting follows international, Olympic style shooting. NDSU’s team consists of men and women who competed against Ohio State in free, standard, sport and air pistol events. While the sport teaches students the importance of concentration, the teams also…

People in Fergus Falls Celebrate Wintertime Fun during Frostbite Festival

The weekend events include ice fishing, broomball, fat tire biking, and ice skating

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Over the last few days, people in Fergus Falls say have been staying indoors to avoid the frigid temperatures. Sprinkle in some sunshine, and people across the city are celebrating a chance to finally enjoy the outdoors. “It’s a fifty–degree difference. We don’t even have to wear our jackets and hats, and we can just come out…

New Moorhead Bar Provides Intimate Drinking Experience

The bar is located at the corner of Main Avenue and 14th Street

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A new bar that opened its doors this weekend is bringing a more intimate drinking experience to Moorhead. Harold’s has several offerings on tap, but also offers a quiet atmosphere for people to relax while having a drink. Eric Odness thought of the bar’s concept two years ago, and named it after his grandfather, Harold. Opening the bar…

Former Vikings QB Wade Wilson Has Died

The Dallas Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas.

DALLAS (AP) – Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson has died. The Dallas Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team didn’t specify a cause of death for Wilson, who died on his 60th birthday. Wilson played for five NFL teams from 1981-98. He played 10 seasons for the Minnesota…

Moorhead K9 Officer Milo Retires

  MOORHEAD, Minn. – Moorhead Police bids farewell to K-9 Officer Milo. He was sworn in eight years ago. During his time ridding crime in the city, the department says Milo and his handlers have done more than two hundred drug searches, 20 building searches and nearly 40 suspect tracks. The department says he has been responsible for finding pounds of…

Complaint Claims Man Held “Death Party” For Wife

Authorities say Johnson told them he gave some methamphetamine to his wife because she wanted to party before her death.

SEARLES – A southern Minnesota man is accused of removing his ailing wife from a care center, taking her home and holding what is described as a “death party” with methamphetamine before she died. Duane Johnson is charged with criminal neglect. Prosecutors say he failed to provide proper care for 69-year-old Debra Lynn Johnson who died at their home in…

LIVE: Dala Horse Carving with the Red River Valley Woodcarvers

When historic cold snaps lead to something beautiful.

Cold snaps like the one we just suffered through don’t always mean misery. In fact, there was one in Sweden years ago that lead to the development of a particularly beautiful and whimsical art form – the Dala horse. The little equine carvings are carved out of wood and then painted with bright colors and decorative details. Historically, they hail…