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LIVE: Roger Maris All-Star Week

  FARGO — If the metro seems even hotter this week in June than the forecast calls for, there’s a good reason. The stars are closer and brighter than ever for All-Star Week,…

New Minnesota law adds protections for election workers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) --  In Minnesota, new protections are now in place to protect election workers from threats, harassment, and intimidation. The new law makes it illegal to intimidate election workers, interfere with the administration of an election or…

Drought conditions worsen in parts of Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota is in dire need of significant rainfall. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 2% of the state in a severe drought compared to no areas last week. Around 19% of Minnesota is in a…

One dead in Douglas County rollover

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (KVRR) -- One is dead in a fatal rollover crash in Alexandria. Douglas County Sheriffs say they were called to the report on County Road 73 North East near the intersection with Berglund Mile North East. When they…

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice stepping down

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea announced she is stepping down this fall. She served as Chief Justice for 13 years and says she will resign October 1, citing it's time for transition…

DOJ finds Minneapolis police show pattern of violating rights

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department accused Minneapolis police Friday of engaging in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discriminating against Black and Native American people following an investigation prompted by the killing of George Floyd. The sweeping two-year…

New Protections in Place For Minnesota Election Workers

ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- New protections are now in place in Minnesota to protect election workers from threats, harassment, and intimidation. The state joins a growing list of other states that have enacted similar legislation. The new law makes it…

Bear caught swimming in Lake Lida

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- It's not the everyday experience when you catch a bear taking a dip in the lake outside your house. Gavin Ehlen captured the video early Tuesday on…

Ask A Techspert at Moorhead Public Library

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Public Library is helping the community stay connected with their drop-in technology assistance. Ask a Techspert is a way to help people get to know their personal devices. Every Wednesday…