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Governor Tim Walz reiterates support for Ukraine

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Over two dozen governors gathered to participate in a video conference call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governor Walz calls Zelenskyy's move to take part in the conference is "politically…

Ojibwe woman makes history as North Dakota poet laureate

BISMARCK, ND. (KVRR/AP) -- North Dakota lawmakers have appointed Denise Lajimodiere as the state's poet laureate. The Ojibwe member of the Turtle Mountain Band in Belcourt becomes the first Native American to hold the position. She has written several award-winning…

North Dakota State Radio experiencing issues with 9-1-1 calls

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sunday afternoon, State Radio dispatchers were notified about callers experiencing connectivity issues while using 9-1-1 from multiple areas across the state. Those using 9-1-1 have reported calls being dropped or being notified that all circuits are…

LIVE: Garden Tours Return to the Metro

  FARGO -- There's still several feet of snow on the ground, but gardeners are already getting into high gear. And KVRR was lucky enough to get a peek behind the scenes at Baker…

Loyal KVRR Local News Viewer Turns 104!

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- She has done it again! We want to wish a special happy birthday to a great viewer of ours and an extended member of the KVRR family. This is Elaine Humann…

Governor Walz will be in Moorhead on Friday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Governor Walz will be in Moorhead tomorrow on a multi-purpose trip. In the morning, he's hosting a roundtable discussion on his plan to make child care more afforable and accessible for people in Minnesota. Later in…

Woman Arrested After Man Stabbed in Arm in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Police in Grand Forks are called to Riverside Manor after a man was stabbed in his arm. They arrived just before 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon and detained a woman at the scene. She was arrested…

Minnesota utility will keep stake in North Dakota coal plant

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota utility has reversed its decision to divest from a large North Dakota coal-fired power plant, citing new risks in the Midwest electricity market and new customers. Fergus Falls-based Otter Tail Power announced in 2021 that it would…

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