FERGUS FALLS, Minn. –For many people in Otter Tail County, tobacco has played a negative role in their lives. “I’ve had lung problems since my father and my sister were smokers, and my mother died of cancer,” said Keith Lillis, the President of the Fergus Falls Riverside Lions Club. The risk of lung problems, as well as the growing number…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — As Minnesotans lined up to vote in the primaries, many noticed new technological changes that sped up the process. KVRR’s Jessie Cohen tells us about some of the changes and how they have affected voters. “I was at a polling location when they first opened this morning and those first couple voters first came in right as…
MOORHEAD, MN — Minnesota voters are confronting their busiest primary election in recent memory, with races for governor, both Senate seats and three congressional seats all on the ballot. The biggest unsettled question may be the Democratic primary to succeed Gov. Mark Dayton. U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, Attorney General Lori Swanson and state Rep. Erin Murphy all had a path…
FARGO, N.D. — You probably never want to lose man’s, or woman’s, best friend. Homeward Animal Shelter offered a $20 microchip clinic, so pet owners never have to worry about that. Veterinarians place the chip between a cat or dog’s shoulder and neck. If you lose your pet, any vet, pound or shelter has a scanner to check the barcode on…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you saw emergency vehicles at West Fargo High School Tuesday morning, no need to worry: it was all for a drill. Police, fire, ambulance, and the school district were all part of a full scale exercise involving an active shooter. Police say this is the first time something like this has been done involving all the…
FARGO, N.D. — People had the chance to taste some authentic Texas barbeque as part of the Fargo Park District’s “Food Truck for a Purpose” program. Throughout the summer, many food trucks have set up shop at The Depot in partnership with the park district to raise funds for certain causes. Texas Q Barbeque took part in the program to support…
ZUMBROTA, Minn. — Police in Zumbrota, Minnesota are investigating after a swing set collapsed, killing a 4-year-old child Monday morning. Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he’s responded to in his 19-year career. “I have no way to explain why or how such a terrible thing would happen to anybody’s family, let alone theirs,” said Schroeder….
BISMARCK, N.D. — The head of the company that developed the Dakota Access Pipeline is already ready for an expansion of the project. The CEO of Energy Transfer Partners met with Energy Secretary Rick Perry and other energy industry leaders this week in Bismarck. He said he hopes to announce a pipeline expansion to increase the volume of crude oil…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s UAS Integration Pilot Program completes its first test in Fargo. The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Northern Plains UAS Test Site performed its first series of flight tests of drones for potential flight over a group of people in a controlled airspace. This pilot program is designed to help the FAA create new regulations…
FARGO, N.D. — You now have another option when you’re hungry but don’t want to leave your place to get anything to eat. The on-demand restaurant delivery service called “Bite Squad” is now serving Fargo. The Minneapolis-based company is running a promotion that promises free delivery for a year to all customers who order during their grand opening weekend, August…
