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Hornbacher's begins its Checkout Hunger campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Hornbacher's kicks off it's Checkout Hunger Campaign. They have teamed up once again with Great Plains Food Bank to help end hunger across North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. When you shop at Hornbacher's now through…

College application fee waived during Minnesota State Week

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota State Moorhead will waive its application fee during Minnesota State Week. Campus visitors who show up anytime June 22 through the 26 will save on the $20 fee. The Moorhead campus is inviting students and…

Lottery prizes still unclaimed in Minnesota

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- If you live in Minnesota and like to play the lottery, you should check for any old tickets. The Minnesota Lottery says two $50,000 Minnesota Millionaire Raffle tickets from Jan. 1, 2026, and three $50,000…

Blackduck Police Department to Shut Down

BLACKDUCK, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — Blackduck in Beltrami County is the latest Minnesota city to shut down its Police Department, ending more than a century of local law enforcement. The Blackduck City Council made the decision citing ongoing staffing challenges and…

Feds charge 15 anti-ICE activists

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The U.S. Department of Justice charged 15 Minnesota anti-ICE protesters with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal agent, shortly after prosecutors dropped multiple similar cases for lack of evidence and prosecutorial misconduct. Four of the defendants are facing additional…

6th Annual All-Star Week Kickoff

FARGO -- Summer sports season is in full swing, and the 6th annual All-Star week is starting today in the metro. This year's headliners include men's figure skating great Scott Hamilton and former…

Man killed by falling tree in Brandon, MN is identified

BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) -- A man who died after being pinned under a tree in Brandon, Minnesota last week has been identified. Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the victim is 78-year-old Robert Hinderscheid of Brandon. A preliminary summary from Midwest…

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Visits Moorhead

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor stopped by Moorhead this weekend for some face time with local farmers - and prospective voters. Peggy Flanagan is running for U.S. Senate, and as part of her campaign, she visited Prairie Rose…

Essentia Health unveils new robotic surgical option

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- If you have knee issues, Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes is offering a new robotic surgical option. ROSA Knee System uses real-time data to provide customized surgery. The minimally invasive robot-assisted surgeries can improve patient…

Clay County attorney officially launches reelection bid

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Clay County Attorney Brian Melton has announced his intention to seek reelection. “I’m excited to get the campaign underway,” Melton said. “We have a great team at the Clay County Attorney’s Office, and I look forward…

Fatal tree accident in Brandon, Minnesota

BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) -- A man is dead after being found pinned under a tree in Brandon, Minnesota. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the victim is a 78-year-old man. Crews responded around 11 this morning. Life savings measures were…