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Research shows heart and brain diseases are linked

American Health Association annual study shows how brain and heart diseases are related via blood vessels

January 27, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Heart Association. At this time every year, researchers publish reviews of studies related to the condition. This year, researchers found many risk factors for heart disease are the same for brain disease. “Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking and…

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Introduced As New Vikings GM

January 27, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Mark Wilf/Vikings President & Kwesi Adofo-Mensah/Vikings GM | Twitter EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) — A new era for the Minnesota Vikings begins as Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is introduced as the team’s new general manager. The 40-year-old coming to Minnesota on a 4-year deal, reportedly worth $12 million. The new GM got a little emotional talking about his family. “Sorry I didn’t think…

Moorhead convenience store honored for $1 million in lottery sales in 2021

January 27, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead convenience store is honored for $1 million in lottery sales in one year for the first time in 2021. Oasis C Store is along 57th Avenue North near the Red River. It joins 22 other retailers in Minnesota that sold more than $1 million in lottery tickets and scratch offs for the first time….

RCMP Identifies Four Bodies Found Near Emerson, Manitoba

January 27, 2022

TJ Nelson,

EMERSON, MB (KVRR) — Royal Canadian Mounted Police release the identities of four people found frozen to death near Emerson, Manitoba last week. Members of the Patel family range in age from 3 to 39. Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, a 39-year-old man, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, a 37-year-old woman, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, an 11-year-old girl, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, a three-year-old boy….

Migrants in human smuggling case released pending deportation hearings

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO – Seven people accused of illegally entering the U.S. near the Minnesota-North Dakota border in a human smuggling case that left four dead have been released pending deportation hearings in front of an immigration judge. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said Thursday that six of the migrants were placed under supervision and one was released for humanitarian purposes….

Burgum defends ties with man who has extensive criminal background

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

Gov. Doug Burgum & Rick TabishFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum’s office is defending the governor’s relationship with the president of a company that plans to build a nearly $2 billion bitcoin mining data center near Williston. Rick Tabish has an extensive criminal background in Nevada. Tabish, of Missoula, Montana-based FX Solutions, was convicted of killing casino executive Ted Binion…

Rural Wyndmere family escapes house fire

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

WYNDMERE, N.D (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire destroyed a home in Richland County early Thursday. County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the fire was reported shortly before 4:00 a.m. at the residence located 5 miles southeast of Wyndmere. Two adults and three children were able to escape without injury. Lambrecht says the home is a total loss. The fire chief says…

Postal Service apologizes to Moorhead residents for mail delays

USPS SAYS STEPS ARE BEING TAKEN TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Postal Service is apologizing to Moorhead area residents who say they’ve been waiting several days for mail deliveries and home pickup service. “Local management is aware of delivery issues in Moorhead…and is taking steps to address the concerns,” according to spokesman Desai Abdul-Razzaaq. “We appreciate the patience of our customers and the efforts of employees…

Update: I-94 re-opens, drivers urged to use caution

January 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

(Minnesota State Patrol)MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Eastbound Interstate 94 was temporarily closed between Evansville and Brandon Thursday due to jackknifed semis. Drivers are being urged to slow down and travel with caution. Conditions are slippery across the region due to blowing snow and wind. Interstate 94 east of Moorhead was also closed earlier Thursday due to a jackknifed semi. The…

Pet Connection: Meet The 7 One-Der Dogs

Meet 7 different dogs from 4 Luv of Dog Rescue who would do best as the only dog in their home

January 27, 2022

Site Staff,

We’ve got a different style Pet Connection this week. Our friends at 4 Luv of Dog rescue have a special event this weekend featuring dogs that normally can’t make it to normal events. They’re one-der dogs, dogs who have to be the only dog in their homes. They normally can’t come to events with a bunch of other dogs….