OWATONNA, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz says the state is strong, because the kids of Minnesota are better equipped to thrive. The governor was joined by other political leaders at Owatonna High School for his sixth State of the State address. Walk picked it as the setting to highlight how the community has made big investments in the relatively…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Starbucks workers in a Grand Forks store have voted to unionize, becoming the first group to do so in the state of North Dakota. The store at Washington and Demers had a 13 to 10 vote to join the Starbucks Workers United. This joins the movement with 0ver 10,000 baristas and 410 other locations in…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Over the years, public health entities across the U.S. have raised flags on many things such as smoking and vaping. But now they’ve turned their attention to Delta 8 THC, especially being used by teenagers. Clay County Public Health says less than 5% of teens have used Delta 8 in the county. “There is no safe…
FARGO (KFGO) – Tom Campbell has dropped out of the race for North Dakota’s lone seat in the US house of representatives.The Republican announced today that he is withdrawing from the race. He first announced his bid in January. Campbell says he’s dropping out to avoid a negative campaign. He says that he can make more of a difference outside…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KFGO) – The Dilworth City Council has voted 4-to-1 to make an offer to Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Justin Carloni to be next police chief. City Administrator Peyton Mastera is hopeful the city can negotiate a favorable employment agreement with Caloni. “Assuming we come to somewhat agreeable terms I would bring it to the commission for their consideration,” Mastera…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — The Cheerio Challenge is underway in Duluth after billionaire Kathy Cargill told the Wall Street Journal that Mayor Roger Reinert “peed in his cheerios” after sending her a letter asking what she has planned for 20 properties she purchased on Park Point. The mayor posted a picture on social media of a pancake and a piece…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minneapolis guitarist Brian Setzer is reuniting with Stray Cats and they’re coming to Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead on Thursday, August 8. The band put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s and scored several big hits including “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town”. Tickets for the rain or shine concert run…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A review of the Grand Forks Processing and Distribution Center is over and the U.S. Postal Service has decided it will remain open and be modernized. The review was announced last November to see if it would make sense to transfer some mail operations to Fargo. USPS now plans to invest up to $1.5 million…
LARIMORE, N.D. (KVRR) — Names are released in Saturday’s homicide and officer involved shooting in Larimore, North Dakota. Grand Forks County Sheriff Andy Schneider says 64-year-old Jamey Holweger was shot to death in a home. The suspect, 43-year-old Troy Larson, had shot at Holweger and a woman at the residence early Saturday afternoon. The woman was able to escape to…
(Photo courtesy Larry Stokke)LANGDON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fire destroyed the Lafrenz Seed Solutions Elevator in Langdon, North Dakota. Assistant Fire Chief Mike Schrader says the fire was reported at the seed cleaning plant shortly after 2 p.m. Monday Schrader says the fire spread fast and with windy conditions, within 20 minutes, flames were coming from the top of the plant….
