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Man Dies by Apparent Suicide at Fryin' Pan in Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin' Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a…

Shed Destroyed by Fire in Douglas County

EVANSVILLE, MN (KVRR) - A homeowner's storage shed is a complete loss following an early-morning fire in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says dispatch received report of the fire just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Randy Bitzan,…

Deadly Cold Warning: Risks Indoors and Out

FARGO -- The brutal cold this weekend is creating life-threatening conditions. And Essentia Health Care providers say they've already treated multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisoning already this season. They've also already seen their…

Nationwide CodeRED cyberattack hits local counties

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Several counties are warning residents about a cyberattack to the CodeRED emergency notification system. The Becker County Sheriff’s Office says it was a nationwide hack and data breach. Beltrami, Wadena and Wilkin Counties have issued…

Pet Connection: Meet Monticello

FARGO -- Monticello is a charming tuxedo kitty who's got the impeccable manners and built-in formalwear that makes him the perfect companion for all your holiday gatherings and beyond. He came in to Homeward Animal…

‘MyPillow’ founder Mike Lindell running for Minnesota governor

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (KVRR-AP) — Mike Lindell, the fervent supporter of President Donald Trump known to TV viewers as the “MyPillow Guy,” officially entered the race for Minnesota governor Thursday in hopes of winning the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov.…

MState expands online cannabis courses

MOORHEAD, Minn. — M State is expanding their cannabis certificate options for those looking to enter the emerging cannabis industry. The expansion is through the college's partnership with Green Flower, a national leader in cannabis education. The original courses include…

Alert canceled for Moorhead man, found safe

MOORHEAD (KVRRKFGO) – The search is over for a missing Moorhead man, who hadn’t been seen since early October. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says 78-year-old Earl Sweet has been found safe and the missing person alert has been…

Pay parking tickets with a food shelf donation in December

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – You can get out of paying parking tickets in East Grand Forks during the month of December. The East Grand Forks City Council approved the continuation of the police department’s program that allows officers…

Minnesota DOT invites the public to Name a Snowplow

MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public to come up with new names for eight more snowplows. The "Name a Snowplow contest" is marking its sixth year in the state. Since it began, the department has…

Tough-going travel as winter storm moves across Dakotas, Minnesota

FARGO (KVRR) - Travel conditions are quickly deteriorating across significant portions of the Dakotas and Minnesota due to a winter storm system with high winds, freezing rain and snow. Several school districts have canceled classes and after-school activities. Numerous weather-related…

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