FERTILE, Minn. -- If you ever wondered just how dedicated the animal rescue workers of our region are, this week's Pet Connection is the perfect example. Smiley's Rescue founder Sid Williams spent Thursday morning braving…
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…
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…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict…
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) -- Essentia Health has planned a groundbreaking next Wednesday for a new emergency department in Fosston, Minnesota. The $12 million project will add more than 5,500 square feet of space. Essentia says it marks another significant investment…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - President Trump, in signing his "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections" executive order, struck a confident tone, feeling he has the legal…
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…
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…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota Department of Transportation's 2026 road construction season includes more than 200 projects. Some of the big ones in our area include completing the 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead. Completing a multi-year project on Highway…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- Xcel Energy is starting to send over $130 million to its Upper Midwest customers from federal tax credits on the energy generated by the company's nuclear fleet. That brings the total savings to over $330 million over…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Becker County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of two people found shot to death in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes on Monday. They are 45-year-old Gene Bartnes and his son, 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes,…
MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Colt Long Jr., 16, who was last seen on Feb. 23 and has remained missing after more than 30 days. Colt is described as being 5' 8"…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — More than 3,700 immigrants were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, according to newly-released agency data obtained by the Deportation Data Project. The data, obtained via a Freedom of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) —When Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired early Friday, one passenger in his care was Rep. Walter Hudson, who was also impaired and in possession of a 9…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The annual event to clear properties in the metro of unwanted clutter is fast approaching. It's also the favorite time of year for treasure hunters. Cleanup week 2026 is planned for May 4-8 and 11-15 in…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Becker County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting deaths of two people in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes. The brother of a man who had not reported for work went to check on him…
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.…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The lawsuit is part of a broader…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- As food insecurity continues to impact families across the region, the Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group are teaming up once again to launch the annual Stock the Shelves campaign. The annual spring campaign…
FARGO -- Don't be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It's still too early to start planting our gardens in the region. But it isn't too early to get started planning for…
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…
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two adults are dead and a 13-year-old girl has life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Park Rapids Sunday night. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 and Albert Avenue S. near…
WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – About a half-dozen homes were evacuated after a train derailment north of Warroad on Saturday morning.Warroad Fire Chief Damien McMillin says they were notified about the derailment just before 5 a.m. on March 28.Law enforcement went…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s…
