Minnesota News

Weekend snowfall sets record for Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The official snowfall measurement for Fargo on Saturday was a record-setting 9.6 inches. National Weather Service lead forecaster Timothy Lynch in Grand Forks says the total is a new single-day record for April 4. The previous record…

Health Experts Warn of "Heart Attack Snow"

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - While many around the country might be shocked at heavy snowfall in April, it's pretty much business as usual for those in Fargo-Moorhead. Also commonplace…

Pet Connection: Meet Elvira

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…

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…

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.…