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Pelican Rapids firefighters contain tractor fire

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A farm tractor is a total loss after catching fire in Otter Tail County Thursday afternoon. Sheriff’s deputies and Pelican Rapids firefighters were called to the scene northwest of Pelican Rapids around 3:50 p.m. The…

Trailer and log cabin lost to fire in rural Wadena, MN

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- A residential trailer and attached log cabin are a complete loss after a fire in rural Wadena, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Dispatch received a call about the fire just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday.…

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty to head solar industry group

WASHINGTON (KVRR-KFGO) – Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is heading back to the private sector as the new President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association. The national trade organization represents the country’s solar and energy storage industry and…

Fargo man to appear on Fox game show 'The Floor'

FARGO -- You could say one Fargo man is pretty floored at a recent opportunity. That's because he was chosen from folks all around the country to compete in Wednesday's episode of "The Floor,"…

Update: Fire damages twin home in south Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Moorhead Monday morning. Crews were called to the fire in the 4500 block of 19th St. S. at 11 a.m. after neighbors reported seeing flames on the side…

No injuries after train collides with pickup in Otter Tail County

DENT, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a train struck an unoccupied pickup near Dent Friday night. Around 11:45, Canadian Pacific Railroad employees called the dispatch center to report the collision. Investigators contacted the…