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Johnson Discusses What He Would Do as Governor for Minnesota Ahead of the Primary Election

He says the state of Minnesota takes too much money from people for taxes so dialing those back would be his number one priority

August 13, 2018

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Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson is talking about what he would do as governor of Minnesota, just one day before Tuesday’s Primary Election. Johnson, who has the backing of the Republican Party and was the 2014 nominee for governor, says there are two major things he would focus on if elected. He says the state of Minnesota takes too much…

Lynx Star Lindsay Whalen Announces Retirement

Whalen has been balancing a new job as coach of the Minnesota Gophers with playing point for the Lynx.

August 13, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 13: Lindsay Whalen #13 of the Minnesota Lynx handles the ball against the Las Vegas Aces on July 13, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement….

Legacy of a Civil War Veteran Will Be Kept Alive by Historians in Moorhead

Before his death in 1907, a man known as "The Pioneer Barber of the Red River Valley" lived a historical life that went beyond haircuts.

August 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — More than a century after his death, the legacy of Civil War veteran Felix Battles is being kept alive by historians in Moorhead. KVRR’s Tim Scott tells us how many people are excited for a statue that honors one of the first African-American settlers in the metro. Before his death in 1907, a man known as “The…

Politicians Urging People to Remember to Vote on August 14

Congressman Tim Walz has already called more than 10,000 people to remind them of the election

August 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson stop in Moorhead just two days before the primaries. Because it’s an election date that relies so much on turnout, Walz and Peterson are urging people to cast their ballots. Walz has made over 10,000 calls to voters to get them out to Tuesday’s primaries. The election will decide if Walz,…

Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Abuse

Ellison is accused of emotional and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend

August 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The co-chair of the Democratic National Committee, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, is accused of emotional and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend who said: “You know you did that to me.” Ellison responded to the allegations Sunday, issuing a brief statement that said, in part, “I never behaved in this way.” You can read his full…

Fundraiser Started For Man Who Was Left Beaten And Robbed

Police In Dilworth Are Investigating What Happened to Neale Johnson of Dilworth

August 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — Police in Dilworth continue to investigate after a man pulled over near Pizza Ranch on Highway 10 early Saturday and was severely beaten and robbed. Police are confirming that a physical altercation happened but they aren’t releasing many details. The stepson of 47-year-old Neale Johnson of Dilworth says he was beaten by a man and a woman…

Students Showcase Chinese Language and Culture

They were part of a 3-week immersive Star Talk program

August 10, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Dozens of elementary and middle school students wrapped up a summer of immersing themselves in Chinese language and culture. Students put on a performance to celebrate the end of the three–week Star Talk program. There were plenty of things for everyone’s friends and families to enjoy, including dances, songs, and traditional food. Students also showed off their Chinese–speaking…

LIVE: Beating Addiction Through Meditation

It's a new tool in the fight to seize back our health from substance abuse.

August 10, 2018

Emily Welker,

We talk a lot about how to win the war on opiate addiction, alcohol abuse, and other substance use disorders that plague us here in the Red River Valley and throughout the nation. But so far, what we’re doing isn’t working fast enough to save some of us. Now, there’s a group in our region that’s offering a different kind…

Effects from North and West Coast Wild Fires Making their Way to the Midwest

If you fit into one of those categories make sure you aren't doing anything strenuous outside or being exposed to the haze for long periods of time

August 9, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Affects from wild fires are making their way to North Dakota and Minnesota all the way from the north and west coast. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for western Minnesota through 10 a.m. Saturday. Those with the Division of Air Quality within the North Dakota Department of Health are warning the…

Clay County Candidates Answer Questions at a Forum Ahead of the Primary Election

The League of Women Voters hosts those running for County Commission and Sheriff at the Moorhead Public Library.

August 9, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — Those running for County Commission and Sheriff in Clay County answered questions from the public ahead of the primary election. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about the candidates who were at the League of Women Voters forum and their platforms in our Lead Story. Al Gordon and Mari Dailey are two candidates running for the District 4…