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Governor Dayton Urges Lawmakers to Help Minnesotans with Health Care Costs

Gov. Dayton says time is running out to help Minnesotans facing big health insurance premium hikes next year.

Winona County Bans Frack Sand Mining

Winona County has become the first Minnesota county to ban frack sand mining.

Beat the Thanksgiving Crowds: AAA Live In-Studio with KVRR Local Morning News

Don't be a turkey. Beat the crowds home for the holidays this Thanksgiving with advice from AAA's travel specialists.

Holiday Lights Parade Brings Cheer to the Community

The big community event of the night was without a doubt was the Holiday Lights Parade.

Investigation Leads to Discovery of DAPL Protesters' Alleged Weapons, Explosives

Law enforcement involved with the ongoing protest over the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline in Morton County is providing new details about the weapons they found.

DAPL Protester May Lose Arm After Explosion at Protest Site

The father of a 21-year-old woman from New York says his daughter was seriously hurt while protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline on Sunday.

FM Dazzles in Holiday Lights for Annual Xcel Energy Parade

It's time to kick off the holiday season with the annual Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade and that is where our KVRR anchors are right now.

The Salvation Army, Luther Family Ford Teams Up to Fight Hunger this Thanksgiving

There's just something special about cooking a Thanksgiving meal in your own home.

Law Enforcement: Won't Rule Out Using Water on DAPL Protesters Again

The sheriff says protesters were throwing objects including rocks, asphalt and water bottles at officers.

Chipotle Lawsuit Accuses Restaurant Chain of False Calorie Count on Chorizo Burrito

Three customers file a lawsuit and if successful, it will apply to anyone who has purchased food from Chipotle in the four years prior to the complaint.

100-Mile Thanksgiving on the KVRR Morning Show

A fresh take on Thanksgiving dinner.

Mother Nature in Favor of Scheels Ice Fest

Today's weather was perfect for the third annual Ice Fest at Scheels.

UPDATE: St. Cloud's Crossroads Mall Lockdown Ends

UPDATE 9:45 P.M. : A lockdown of the Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud has ended about two hours after police responded to a report of man with a gun.

Director, Assistant Director of Alerus Center Fired

The director and assistant director of the Alerus Center have been fired.

Court Says DAPL Project Possibly Won't Continue Until 2017

Eight pipeline protesters have been arrested in Bismarck after protesting at two Wells Fargo locations and at the William Guy Federal Building.

West Acres Officials Respond to DAPL Protest Threats

A Craigslist post encouraging pipeline protesters to shut down West Acres Mall on Friday has been pulled from the site.

Local Organizations Recognized for Helping People Find Affordable Health Care

The US Department of Health and Human services recognizes local organizations for helping people find health insurance in the metro.

FM Chamber's Voices of Vision: Robert O'Neill, Decorated Navy Seal, Visits Fargo

One of the nation's most decorated veterans makes a stop in Fargo.

Aldi is Coming to Dilworth; Opening Date Set

Discount-grocer Aldi is coming to Dilworth after getting city council approval.

Commission Chairman: Army Corps, DOJ "Hypocritical" on DAPL

The Morton County Commission Chairman is calling the Army Corps and DOJ, hypocritical.

DAPL Protest Held on Veteran's Memorial Bridge

Protesters took to the streets at 300 protests held in all fifty states.

Cryotherapy in West Fargo: Freeze Away the Pain

Cryotherapy, a therapeutic trend getting attention around the nation, is now available in West Fargo

North Dakota's White Cloud Passes Away

The National Buffalo Museum has announced the passing of White Cloud.

Unglued Pop Up Shop Makes Home in West Acres Mall

A unique Downtown Fargo store is trying out some space at the region's largest mall.

New Lakeland City Hall Destroyed by Fire

An overnight fire destroyed what was built of the new city hall in Lakeland, Minnesota.

SkyWest Pilot Arrested in South Dakota Cleared of Wrongdoing

A SkyWest Airlines pilot accused of drinking before a flight in South Dakota has been cleared.

Hundreds of DAPL Protests Planned Across the Country

The Army Corps of Engineers has finished a review of the disputed Dakota Access pipeline but says it wants more study and tribal input before it allows it to cross under the Missouri River.