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Celebrations for New Moorhead Mayor and City Council Members

They say there is no better way to show their appreciation than with a party

MOORHEAD, Minn. — People in Moorhead is welcoming new leaders into their new roles with the city and others are starting another term. They say there is no better way to show their appreciation than with a party. Just three weeks after officially getting sworn in, the new Moorhead mayor and city council members are being celebrated. “One thing that…

Protecting the Wear and Tear on Your Car From Low Temperatures

recommendations from experts include using a block heater, putting more air in tires, keeping up on maintenance

FARGO, N.D. — It’s not just ourselves, kids and pets we need to take care of in the cold. Just because your vehicle starts up when now doesn’t mean it will as temperatures continue to drop this week. It’s the very reason Fix It Forward owner Matt Carlson says more drivers should be checking their car batteries this week when…

Salvation Army Offers Shelter For Those Escaping the Cold this Week

The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

FARGO, N.D. — The Salvation Army is opening up its chapel to anyone who needs some shelter from the cold this week. The chapel will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Major Jerry O’Neil says the Salvation Army always tries to be available for those who need some help within our community. The non-profit also serves breakfast from 8-9…

Man Arrested After Getting Stuck In Ditch Near Fergus Falls

29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges

FERGUS FALLS, MN — A Pennsylvania man was arrested near Fergus Falls after getting stuck in a ditch. 29-year-old Maxx Driscoll was arrested on drug, drunk driving and burglary charges. He told police that he thought the person he was visiting was going to harm him. Deputies believe Driscoll had broken into a building on the property before he got stuck…

MN Gov. Walz won’t cancel school for cold, leaves decision up to districts

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – (FOX 9) – Gov. Tim Walz said Monday that he would not declare a statewide school closure because of dangerous cold weather this week, ending speculation on how the new governor would use his office’s powers. Instead, Walz said he would leave the decision up to local school districts. “Parents and students should pay close attention to the local news…

Minnesota Debates Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by Edina Democrat Melisa Franzen and in the House by Golden Valley Democrat Mike Freiberg.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Lawmakers have unveiled legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota, hoping to start what they acknowledge is likely to be a long and contentious discussion. The bills were introduced in the Senate on Monday by Edina Democrat Melisa Franzen and in the House by Golden Valley Democrat Mike Freiberg. They said their proposal focuses on…

Cyclists Battle Elements at B-B-BRRR Winter Classic Race

Great Bikes has put on the race for eight years

FARGO, N.D. — Below zero temperatures aren’t stopping some cyclists from getting out into the elements to join in on the BRRR Winter Classic Bike Race. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us why riders look forward to the six–mile–race every year. These riders are having their Rocky moment. Battling an uphill climb, frigid temperatures and even harsher winds. “I’m guessing this race…

Many Schools To Start The Week At Least Two Hours Later On Monday

Snow and Blowing Snow Has Created Tough Road Conditions Across North Dakota and Minnesota

FARGO, ND — From the KVRR newsroom these are the latest school announcements: Barnes County North – Two Hours Late Breckenridge Public Schools – School & buses will be 2 hours late Circle of Life Academy – Opening late 2 hours: School & Buses 2 hours late DGF – Two Hours Late Edgeley Public School – Two Hours Late Fergus…

Honor Flight of ND, MN Continues Fundraising Efforts With Pasta Feed

They also had a bake sale and silent auction

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s all the carbs you can eat and helping those who have served our country in the process. The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota held their annual pasta feed, silent auction and bake sale fundraiser. It costs about $150,000 for the group to take more than 90 veterans on a trip to our nation’s capital. In…