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LIVE: Highlighting immigrant entrepreneurs at the F/M International Potluck

Share some food and some culture while learning about dozens of new Americans who have made an impact and started businesses here in the Metro

March 27, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Share some food and some culture while learning about dozens of new Americans who have made an impact and started businesses here in the Metro. Singer Emma Gaye gave us a sneak peek of her singing on the KVRR morning show. She’ll be performing at Thursday’s Fargo/Moorhead International Potluck. You’ll also get to learn more…

Smuggling suspect knew of frigid cold before Indian family’s death on Canada/Minnesota border, prosecutors say

A man accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canadian border had been warned of blizzard conditions before he arranged for four members of an Indian family to cross in 2022, prosecutors allege. The parents and two young children froze to death

March 27, 2024

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man accused of helping smuggle people across the U.S.-Canadian border had been warned of blizzard conditions before he arranged for four members of an Indian family to cross in 2022, prosecutors allege. The parents and two young children froze to death. Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, 28, who prosecutors say went by the alias “Dirty Harry,” is due…

Gov. Walz Says the State of Minnesota is Strong, Because Kids Are Better Equipped to Thrive

March 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

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…

Starbucks workers in Grand Forks store vote to unionize; first time in North Dakota

March 26, 2024

Aaron Walling,

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…

Health experts in Minnesota raise concerns over teen use of Delta 8 THC

March 26, 2024

Aaron Walling,

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…

Tom Campbell Ends Campaign for U.S. House in North Dakota

March 26, 2024

KVRR Staff,

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…

Milwaukee Police Lt. Offered Dilworth Police Chief Position

March 26, 2024

KVRR Staff,

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…

Cheerio Challenge Started in Duluth in Response to Billionaire Kathy Cargill’s Diss of the Town

March 26, 2024

KVRR Staff,

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…

Get Ready To Strut With The Stray Cats At Bluestem This Summer

March 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

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 Processing and Distribution Center To Remain Open and Improved

March 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

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…