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LIVE: Taking Your Best Shot (at Staying Healthy)

FARGO — The start of flu season is lurking right around the corner and Sanford Health wants to be able to fight back. Sandford’s health care experts joined the Morning Show live in studio for an on-air shot in the arm — and for what they say is your best shot at staying healthy this fall and winter. Their first…

Brett Favre says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters prior to his induction to the Mississippi Hall of Fame in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in…

Moorhead Veteran Honored at Military Women’s Memorial During Honor Flight in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — During the time that most of the veterans on the Honor Flight served, women were not as common in the military. “When I joined, women were not all that common in the military. So it was a little difficult. The guys didn’t really care if we were there.” But many like Beth Olson from Moorhead still…

Moorhead Proposes Tax Levy Increase To Boost Wages and Benefits For City Employees

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is proposing a tax levy increase of $3.1 million to cover additional budget expenditures including wage and benefits and city equipment. A big factor is to increase spending on public safety to retain and hire officers. It would mean a 4.9% tax increase and would amount to $8.74 per month for an average home valued…

Yelloh, formerly Schwan’s Home Delivery, Set To Close In November After 72 Years

MARSHALL, Minn. (FOX 9) – After more than seven decades, the Minnesota frozen food home delivery company that used to go by Schwan’s is set to close. Yelloh announced on Monday it would permanently cease operations in November 2024. After 72 years in business, the company cited numerous economic challenges and evolving consumer behaviors as key reasons for the closure. The company will take…

Local Veterans Tour A Number of War Memorials in D.C. on Second Day of Historic Trip

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Hundreds of local veterans have spent the day visiting war memorials in Washington, D.C. as part of an historic Honor Flight mission. KVRR’s Alex Bertsch and Eric Bolin are with the veterans and bringing us coverage from D.C. Monday, the honor flights visited U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza, U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial and made many other stops….

North Dakota Health Professionals Prepping For Winter Season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local health professionals came together to discuss preparations and recommendations on respiratory illnesses that impact people the most through the fall and winter period. “For North Dakota to become the healthiest state in the nation, it’s very important for all North Dakotan’s to be engaged. And making decisions that safeguard their health and improve their wellbeing….

City Leaders Want Public Input on Metro 2050: Future Transportation Plan For FM Metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Metro 2050 is out and leaders want to hear from you. It’s the latest 5-year update to the transportation plan by Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments, or Metro COG. It will guide investments in transporation in the metro including walking, biking, car, transit, and freight. You can provide your input online or at two public input…

Lisbon, ND Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorizing Family, Given Suspended Sentence

LISBON, N.D. (KVRR) — A Lisbon, North Dakota man who threatened to kill his dad over a bottle of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is given a suspended sentence. 31-year-old Hunter Mairs pleaded guilty last week to four counts: terrorizing, simple assault, interference with an emergency call and drug paraphernalia. The judge sentenced him to a year behind…

Girl, 16, Has Serious Injuries After Golf Cart Crash in Dent, MN

DENT, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO ) — Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a golf cart crash Saturday night that injured a 16-year-old girl. It happened on Fair Oaks Road near Dent, Minnesota. The teen was flown to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with serious injuries. Her name and condition have not been released. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota…