Pet Connection: Meet Katya
MOORHEAD -- It's officially Katya, but why be so formal? After all, it only takes a few seconds for her to award you kisses and cuddles, so we'll call her by the name her foster…
Minnesota News
Roseau, MN man accused of breaking into home and asking where "Rachel" was
ROSEAU CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- A Roseau, Minnesota man is charged with burglary after entering a home and asking "where Rachel was". It happened around 11 o'clock on Saturday night. Court records show 40-year-old Joshua Bleau entered the home near…
A Building Dilemma for Local Home Builders
FARGO -- Tariffs on Canadian imports are creating new worries for the local home building industry as its leaders anticipate having to pass increased costs on to consumers. They're estimating the tariffs could add…
Gov. Walz invites Canadians to visit Minnesota during downturn in tourism
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz is extending an invitation to Canadians to visit Minnesota. He says "We want our Canadian neighbors to know they're not just welcome here — they're encouraged to visit and continue our long friendship."…
Elizabeth, MN woman sentenced in fatal drug overdose in 2024
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- A woman who was charged in the drug overdose death of a man in rural Fergus Falls last August is sentenced to just over six years in prison. 27-year-old Kaitlyn Carroll of Elizabeth, Minnesota pleaded…
The race for Rep. Melissa Hortman’s former House seat begins
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — As the deadline to file for candidacy passed Tuesday afternoon, three Democrats and one Republican sought the mantle of representing the district long served by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman. Gov. Tim Walz called…
Thief River Falls woman charged with attempted murder after trying to cut child's throat
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Bond is set for a Thief River Falls, Minnesota woman accused of cutting a child's throat on Sunday morning. When officers arrived at the home, they say all of the juveniles in question were…
Sen. Nicole Mitchell to be sentenced in September on her burglary conviction
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota will be sentenced on September 10 after being found guilty in Detroit Lakes. A jury convicted Mitchell on two counts of burglary and possession of burglary tools for breaking…
Fergus Falls names a new police chief
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Fergus Falls has a new police chief. Justin Paul landed the job on Monday after being one of three finalists interviewed last week. He has a 27-year career in law enforcement and currently serves as…
Moorhead Area Public Schools announces referendum vote this fall
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Area Public Schools is asking the community to vote on a two-question referendum this fall due to lagging state funding. The district says the money will go to stabilize the budget, protect high-quality education and…
Minnesota senators react to Sen. Nicole Mitchell's announcement to resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- A few days after receiving a guilty verdict for burglary, Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has decided to resign. In that time, she plans to finish up her final duties…
Sweet Ambition: Breaking the S'mores Record at the Night Bazaar
FARGO -- The newest Night Bazaar is almost here the nonprofit Folkways is ready to get you all fired up. And we got a warmup on the Morning Show Monday. Folkways co-founder Simone Wai joined…
Man suffers spinal fracture while swimming in Lake Belle Taine in Nevis, MN
NEVIS, Minn. (KFGO) – A Nevis man died of what the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office says was a cervical spine fracture in an apparent diving incident. Deputies and other first responders were called to Lake Belle Taine in Nevis. The…
Attorney confirms State Senator Nicole Mitchell will resign
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Defense attorney Dane DeKrey says Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign from the legislature. DeKrey says Mitchell will resign by 5 p.m., Monday Aug. 4. “She wants two weeks to finish her outstanding Legislative out-of-session…
Hawley Woman Reported Missing
HAWLEY, MN (KVRR) - The Clay County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a woman who has not been seen since she left her residence in rural Hawley on July 11. Skyann St. Claire…
State Senator Nicole Mitchell found guilty of burglary
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty of breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. A Becker County jury convicted Mitchell of one count of burglary and…
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Mahnomen County
MAHNOMNEN COUNTY, MN (KVRR) - Multiple agencies are investigating the death of a man near Mahnomen, Minnesota, in what appears to be a hit-and-run type of incident. On July 18, 2025, at 6:10 A.M., dispatchers…
Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand and admits she lied about reason to enter stepmother's home
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Sen. Nicole Mitchell takes the stand to testify during her burglary trial in Detroit Lakes. The defense called Nicole Mitchell to the witness stand. Mitchell testified that the statements she…
Semi fire on I-94 near Dalton, Minnesota
DALTON, Minn. (KVRR) -- A semi fire on I-94, about one mile outside Dalton, causes massive plumes of smoke and traffic to slow down. We received this video KVRR's morning show anchor Alex…
"Merganser Measles" Tormenting Residents Near Pelican Lake
PELICAN LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) - Swimmer's Itch is a common ailment for people in Lakes country this time of the year, but those near Pelican Lake say their issue is far worse. They've dubbed their…
Pet Connection: Meet Stitch
BOTTINEAU, N.D. -- Ask anyone in the elementary-school set, and they'll tell you Stitch the bearded dragon is a lot better behaved than his namesake character from the Disney movie. However, for some reason, beardies…
Sen. Tina Smith given "clean bill of health" following hospital stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- Sen. Tina Smith says she's been given "a clean bill of health" and she's ready to get back to work fighting for Minnesotans. The Minnesota Democrat was admitted to George Washington…
Republican Dr. Scott Jensen announces 2nd run for governor of Minnesota
Dr. Scott Jensen announces another run for governor of Minnesota. The Republican says he aims to lower prices while promoting law and order. Gov. Walz beat him by about 193,000 votes in 2022. The 70-year-old Jensen served a single term…
Steve Miller band cancels all upcoming shows including the Minnesota State Fair due to “natural disasters”
FALCON HEIGHTS, MINN. (WCCO) – If you were fired up for the Steve Miller Band at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand this August, you can blame Mother Nature for canceling the show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has…
Salmonella outbreak tied to frozen sprouted beans sickens 11 people, 1 in Minnesota
ATLANTA (KVRR) -- A Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans has sicked eleven people across the country including one person in Minnesota. Four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Chetak LLC Group recalled Deep…
KVRR Weather
Most Popular
