State Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, gives a thumbs-up to Democratic National Committee members as he takes the stage in his first public appearance since he was shot nine times in June. (Photo by Madison McVan/Minnesota Reformer)MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — In Sen. John Hoffman’s first major public appearance since he and his family were the survivors of attempted political assassinations…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is unpausing its pause on its policy for aerial spraying for mosquitoes. The vote was unanimous. The policy allows aerial spraying if West Nile virus is detected. It has been in Cass County but not in Clay County. If aerial spraying is approved, it also requires a lower concentration of the pesticide used to kill…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Minnesota State Moorhead is celebrating a record year for enrollment of first year students. The university is seeing first-year enrollment growth at record levels this academic year. They are reporting that first-year enrollment has gone from 590 students last year to a projected 774 students joining the school this fall. That’s an over 32 percent increase. MSUM…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After 16 years in business, Jazzy & Mumbos Animal Aid Thrift Store in Moorhead announced it was closing. The owners wrote online that the lease is up and the cost of leasing a new space is, quote, “outrageous”. In an odd twist, the owner of their current location saw the closure on the news and informed…
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s not just about the food and rides, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is also about showing off Midwest talent. Marching bands from all over the region perform at the Minnesota State Fair, even the Moorhead High School Marching Band. One of KVRR’s morning show employees was at the fair on Friday, August 22 and captured…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There were two big winners in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing in our region. One ticket sold at Gas N More in Mobridge, South Dakota is a $2 million winner. The winning ticket matched five of the six numbers, missing the Powerball. The player doubled their prize by purchasing the Power Play add on for an additional…
APPLE VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — Turn off the lights. The Nesting Ospreys have defeated the Apple Valley Eagles in Minnesota high school football. They haven’t actually played each other, but the ospreys took charge when they built a huge nest to raise their chicks, high up on a light pole at the Apple Valley High School football field. Because of…
MOORHEAD, MN – A favorite local brewery packed its parking lot on Saturday to celebrate a special anniversary. It’s now been 5 years in business for Swing Barrel Brewing Co. on Center Avenue in Moorhead. To celebrate, they pulled out all the stops. There was a stage set up for live music, Blackbird woodfire brought out their oven to make…
FARGO, N.D. and MOORHEAD, MN – It was a weekend full of excitement, anticipation, and bittersweet goodbyes for parents and students in the F-M area. Following MSUM’s move-in day on Thursday, NDSU and Concordia followed suit on Saturday and Sunday. NDSU went first, on August 23. Students were given half-hour blocks in which to arrive so as to minimize congestion….
The 2024 Concordia Christmas backdrop.MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The esteemed music department at Concordia College is famed for its music ensemble concerts, and now potential attendees have the entire schedule laid out for the rest of 2025. Ticketed events include the Homecoming Concert, which takes place 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Memorial Auditorium, and the PRISM Concert at…
