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LIVE: Pride of the Prairie Zoo Exhibit Opens

FARGO -- The newest jewel in the crown of the Red River Zoo is open after years of planning and effort. The new "Pride of the Prairie" exhibit is officially open to the public.…

Accused ruby slippers thief pleads not guilty

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Terry Jon Martin, the man accused of stealing a pair of the iconic ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, made his first appearance in federal court Thursday morning and pled…

Pet Connection: Be Like Mike

There's a lot to like about Mike. He's a laid-back cat just waiting for a home at Homeward Animal Shelter. He came to them from the pound. They think he's about three years…

Restored Phelps Mill reopens in Otter Tail County

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Phelps Mill is finally back open, and just in time for the upcoming festival. This mill was closed while they worked to restore the foundation, which had been eroded over the years. "Yeah,…

Gov. Burgum's hometown of Arthur gears up for presidential bid

ARTHUR, N.D. (KVRR) -- Gov. Doug Burgum is preparing to announce his bid for the White House next week in Fargo. We speak to people around his hometown on his run. "It feels, like, pretty…

Gov. Walz announces $5 Million to Support 22 Small Businesses

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving nearly $5 million in loans for 22 small businesses across the state. It's part of the state's new $100 million State…

Train derails in Kittson County, Minnesota

KITTSON COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- There is a trail derailment in Kittson County in northwestern Minnesota. Highway 59 is closed between Lancaster and Lake Bronson. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, there is a detour in place for traffic.…