FARGO, ND –We had some special visitors this afternoon in the KVRR newsroom. KVRR Local News co-anchor Alison Voorhees brought in her and her husband Matt’s adorable new baby boy, Hayden. He is already getting bigger at just about one month old. Hayden was pretty quiet the entire time he was being passed around the newsroom. Alison expects to be back…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After a busy election season and New Year’s celebrations, members of the Moorhead City Council are sworn in. Take a look at what the mayor and his board members have to say about their new positions. “We’re excited, we’re pumped and we’re open for business,” said Johnathan Judd, Moorhead’s new mayor. The new Moorhead Mayor is ready…
Much of the ice on the road has melted but it doesn’t mean drivers are in the clear. In all the years he’s been patrolling Otter Tail County, Minnesota State Patrol Sgt. Jesse Grabow says this winter is proving to be unlike the rest. “This is definitely one of the worst areas that I’d seen as far as freezing rain…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Family, friends, political supporters and foes welcomed Minnesota’s newest constitutional officers. The swearing–in ceremony marked the start of former congressman Tim Walz’s career as Minnesota Governor and Peggy Flanagan’s role as Lieutenant Governor. “We find ourselves at a time when economic, social, racial, and geographic division feels rampant,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said. “I will not…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Bonanzaville says someone broke onto their property and turned on water spigots on the South Pleasant Church wasting 201,000 gallons of water on New Year’s Eve. Cass County Historical Society says the flooded area threatens the foundations of four historic buildings. “Bonanzaville has always had issues with melting snow and flooding and this vandalism will make…
UPDATE: Police in Grand Forks have released the name of a man who was found dead in a car in a parking lot near Gateway Drive and Interstate 29. He was 60-year-old Larry Haroldson who had no permanent address. The cause of death has not been determined but police say there does not appear to be any signs of foul play….
FARGO, N.D. — From now through January 31, you can help out some expectant parents in the metro. Life 97.9 has placed a bin at every Hornbacher’s location so you can drop off new baby items. They will go directly to new moms and dads who are getting help from the First Choice Women’s Care Clinic. The items needed the most…
FARGO, ND — Police in Fargo are no longer looking for a suspect in a weekend stabbing. They were trying to track down Penja Lawuya after a stabbing Sunday in the 4300 block of Calico Drive South. But police say the victim is not cooperating with the investigation so the department is no longer looking for Lawuya. The victim was last…
EMERADO, N.D. – Crews will be shutting water in Emerado, North Dakota Wednesday morning at 9:30. The city says a leak in its water tower was found last week and the tower was bypassed over the weekend. However, water pressure was too high. The part to regulate water pressure will be replaced in two days. The tower will be fixed this spring….
Tim Walz and Peggy FlanaganST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) –New Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is using his inaugural address to stress the need for better education and health care for everyone. Walz spoke at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul after taking the oath as Minnesota’s 41st governor since statehood. Walz told the crowd of dignitaries and supporters that disparities in…
