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ATV Crash Kills Twin Valley Man

The Minnesota State Patrol says an ATV traveling south on a township road failed to yield to a pickup at the intersection with State Highway 113 and the vehicles collided.

NORMAN COUNTY, MINN. (KFGO) – A fatal crash in Norman County. The Minnesota State Patrol says an ATV traveling south on a township road failed to yield to a pickup at the intersection with State Highway 113 and the vehicles collided. The 27-year old man from Twin Valley man driving the ATV died. His name has not been released. The…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day POW WOW Connects Them to Their Ancestors, Future Generations

A traditional indigenous meal was served before the celebration

FARGO, N.D. — A beat that feeds the soul. “It’s blissful. It makes me feel happy,” Paula Howling Wolf said.  And a song is all it takes to connect these indigenous brothers and sisters to their ancestors. “That’s like one of the magnets bringing us all together,” Howling Wolf said. “We want to celebrate the people that came before us, our…

Minnesota Man Arrested After Home Invasion And Standoff In Jamestown

Chase Urie of Proctor, Minnesota is being held in the Stutsman County Jail

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A man was arrested following a home invasion and three hour standoff in Jamestown. 20-year old Chase Urie of Proctor, Minnesota is being held in the Stutsman County Jail on charges of trespassing, criminal mischief, and underage drinking. Police received a call of an intruder inside a home early Sunday. The homeowners had been notified by a surveillance…

Sharing War Stories: 88 Local Veterans Spent Two Days In Washington, D.C.

They were selected for the latest North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight

FARGO, N.D. — They were a group of 88 of our area’s finest service members. They were just the latest heroes to take the North Dakota-Minnesota Veterans Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. We went along for the ride and it was a 2-day whirlwind of activity as we took in memorial after memorial, shared lunches and snacks and more importantly shared…

“Art Ghoullery” Brings Out All the Halloween Stops this Season

The exhibit is open through November 4

MOORHEAD, Minn. — It’s not all trick-or-treating and costumes when it comes to Halloween, sometimes it’s about art. The Rourke Art Museum is putting on their free “Art Ghoullery” through November 4, featuring works of goblins and ghosts from 20 artists across the United States. Pieces range from cute and silly to creepy and sinister Halloween art. The goal of…

Ahead of Fire Prevention Week, Kids Learn Firefighters Do More Than Put Out Flames

The interactive displays are helping the kids absorb more than they realize

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Not all heroes wear capes and the Moorhead Fire Department is showing that to the community first hand. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us what kids learned at this year’s open house leading up to Fire Prevention Week. From putting out flames, to finding their way out of a smokey house, kids are learning how to protect themselves…

Salvation Army Sets Up for “Coats for Kids,” Which Helps Families Bundle Up for Winter

Coats will be distributed starting on Saturday, Oct. 13

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The days are getting colder and some families need help bundling up. The Salvation Army is setting up for their “Coats for Kids” event, which gives families the winter weather gear they need to stay warm. Over a thousand jackets have already been donated, and there are also boots, snow pants, and other winter accessories. Over a hundred…

Sanford Breast Cancer Retreat Helps Survivors Support Each Other

Survivors can share stories and hear from experts

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Sanford hosted a breast cancer retreat that brings survivors together. One attendee, Sandra Dunn, is a two–time cancer survivor. Her advice is simple: stay positive. When she was first diagnosed in 2008, she says she lived her life to the fullest. “I danced a lot, I spent a lot of time with my family and friends. I…

Bicylist killed in Wadena

WADENA, MINN. (KFGO) – A bicyclist from Detroit Lakes is dead after colliding with a vehicle late Thursday night in Wadena. The State Patrol says the 39-year-old man crossed over Highway 10 against a red light and struck a pickup truck. The victim died at the scene. The driver and passenger in the truck were not injured. State troopers say…

Grantley Johnson Fundraiser

Not all heroes wear capes.

They say in adversity comes the true test of a person’s character. At six years old, over the last six or so months, Grantley Johnson is already showing more character than a lot of us do in a lifetime. That’s when, back on April 8th, Grantley’s parents brought him in to the pediatrician for a rash that just wouldn’t go…