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19-Year-Old Dead in Polk County Crash

December 14, 2018

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NEAR GULLY, Minn. – A 19-year-old man is dead after a rollover near Gully, Minnesota Friday morning. It happened around 7:30 at the intersection of 330th Street and 380th Avenue Southeast. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says a pickup left the road and rolled ejecting the driver. The crash remains under investigation and no more information is being released until family…

Off-Duty Firefighters Give Back By Ringing Bells For The Salvation Army

Firefighters volunteered at 26 kettle locations in the F-M area

December 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Off-duty Fargo-Moorhead firefighters are trading in their fire equipment for bells. Firefighters volunteered their time at 26 kettle locations in the F-M area by ringing bells for The Salvation Army. This is a part of a friendly competition between firefighters, realtors, and law enforcement officers in the area to see just how much money they can raise….

KVRR Anchor Alison Voorhees And Her Husband Debut Baby Hayden

Alison went to the hospital after the 9 o'clock news Tuesday night and gave birth a few hours later

December 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND – – We are getting our first video of KVRR co-anchor Alison Voorhees and her new baby. We first told you Wednesday night how Alison went to the hospital after the 9 o’clock news Tuesday night and gave birth a few hours later. Baby Hayden is the first child for Alison and her husband Matt. Lots of family members…

Three Arrested in About a Dozen Car Break-Ins, Neighbors React

One of the suspects is a teenager and was released

December 13, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — About a dozen car break–ins ended in the arrests of three people this morning. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how Fargo Police were able to catch the accused thieves. Neighbors in the 3200 and 3300 block of 16th Avenue South woke up only to find a series of cars with shattered windows. “A caller identified multiple suspects and…

One Train, Dozens of Cities, Hundreds of Lights: Giving Back on the Road

"The Canadian Pacific Holiday train has become a tradition here in Detroit Lakes and Becker County"

December 13, 2018

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Opening presents, friends and family gathering around the dinner table, and twinkling lights…all things that remind us of the season of giving. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us how a moving train is becoming part of a holiday tradition in Detroit Lakes. Christmas has come early for the people of Detroit Lakes. And for just 30 minutes…

“Wear the Badge”: Minnesota Needs A Few Good Officers

The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work

December 13, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed “Wear the Badge” to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The recruitment campaign emphasizes the community service parts of police work through videos and online advertisements. The effort comes as top law enforcement officials say there is a “crisis”…

Pet Connection: Meet the Cats

It's a cataract of cats in the metro.

December 13, 2018

Emily Welker,

Ferguson, the tailless feline, is just one of many cats and kittens who are cooling their heels over the holidays at Homeward Animal Shelter. The Manx cat shared the available space for animals at the shelter over the course of the past week or so with up to 105 cats at one point. Homeward’s Heather Klefstad said that as soon…

Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist Reflects on 38-Year Law Enforcement Career Before Retiring

He's been a police officer in Glyndon and Moorhead, and a police officer and firefighter in Dilworth

December 12, 2018

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — On January 3rd, Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist will be saying goodbye to almost a 40–year–long career in law enforcement. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells us how he got into public service. Some things can be instilled in us at a young age. And for Bill Bergquist, it was none other than a love for public service. “Since the…

It’s a boy! Alison Voorhees And Her Husband Welcome Baby Hayden

KVRR co-anchor delivered this bundle of joy around 2 this morning

December 12, 2018

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FARGO, ND — We are getting our first video of KVRR co-anchor Alison Voorhees and her new baby. Alison went to the hospital after the 9:00 news Tuesday night and gave birth a few hours later. Baby Hayden is the first child for Alison and her husband Matt. Lots of family members have been vising the new parents and their baby….

Massive Farm Bill Is Passed By Congress, President Trump Is Expected To Sign It

The bill includes safety nets for producers and funding for the SNAP program

December 12, 2018

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON — The massive nearly $900 billion farm bill is headed to President Trump. Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota chaired the Senate vote and said, “The vote on the conference committee report is 87 yea 13 nay. The conference report is agreed to.” The Senate passed the bill yesterday and this afternoon it passed the House. Senator Hoeven is chairman of…