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Local writer brings weekly column to KFGO

FARGO (KVRR) - One of three former columnists recently laid off by Forum Communications Co. will write a weekly column for Fargo radio station KFGO-AM. Jim Shaw says he's looking forward to the opportunity. "My emotions are all over the…

Numerous crashes reported as spring snowstorm begins

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minnesota State Patrol troopers are responding to several crashes, rollovers and jackknifed semis as snow moves through on Thursday morning. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers are responding on Interstate-94 from Barnesville to Rothsay, and throughout the…

Ruby’s Pantry abruptly ends food distribution in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A non-profit food ministry based in Minnesota is ending operations, effective immediately. Ruby’s Pantry made the announcement on Tuesday saying, “Over the past several months, we have been thoughtfully realigning the work, structure, and focus of…

ICE in Minnesota: Data shows majority arrested had no record

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) -- More than 3,700 immigrants were arrested by ICE in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to agency data obtained by the Deportation Data Project through a Freedom of Information Act request. It doesn't contain the names…

Fire damages barn at property near Dent, MN

DENT, Minn. (KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire on a rural property near Dent, Minnesota. Deputies received a report of a barn fire around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 30. The Dent, Vergas and…

Minnesota House considering bill banning popular herbicide

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill banning certain herbicides. The bill would ban paraquat dichloride, sometimes known as Gramoxone. According to the EPA, paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S.…

Empting will seek third term as Clay County Sheriff

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting has announced he will seek a third term. In a statement on social media, Empting says it’s been an honor and privilege to serve over the past seven years and says…

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