United Way's 25th annual school supply drive
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With summer's end creeping up on us quick, it's time for some people to start thinking about going back to school. "What we know is that when students show up…
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New laws go into effect in Minnesota on Aug. 1
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - There are many news laws going into effect on August 1 across Minnesota. This ranges from cannabis to background checks on firearms. INFO FROM THE MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:…
Fatal Use of Force on I-94 in Minneapolis Closes Interstate For Hours
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- Minnesota State Patrol requests the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigate a fatal use of force incident on I-94 in Minneapolis. A trooper pulled over a vehicle with no taillights around 2 a.m. The trooper learned the driver…
Moorhead Teen Drowns on Lake Julia near Bemidji
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- The body of a 13-year-old girl from Moorhead is recovered from Lake Julia, north of Bemidji. Law enforcement learned the girl had just removed her lifejacket while on the ladder of a pontoon when she…
Active Shooter Response Training Planned at Probstfield Elementary in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Law enforcement in Moorhead will be doing active shooter response training on Tuesday and Wednesday. The training will be held at Probstfield Elementary School and include members of the police, fire and sheriff's departments along with…
69th Turkey Days: A tradition that spans generations
FRAZEE, Minn. (KVRR) - What a way to close out the summer months, it's Turkey Days in Frazee, Minn. This ongoing tradition has been going on for close to seven decades, growing and growing…
Two tribal nations to open Minnesota's first legal recreational marijuana dispensaries
WHITE EARTH, Minn. (AP) — At least two tribal nations are expected to open Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana dispensaries in August as recreational marijuana becomes legal to possess and grow in the state on Tuesday. Following a council vote on…
Amber Alert Canceled With Arrest of Suspect, Boy Found Safe
CROW WING CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- An amber alert issued Saturday night out of Becker, Minnesota, near St. Cloud, was canceled after a three hour long standoff with the suspect in Crow Wing County. 41-year-old Scott Henrikson was arrested and…
12th annual Ride to Fight Suicide aims to open dialogue on mental health
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) -- Leaders from the North Dakota chapter for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention are raising funds towards mental health awareness in its 12th annual ride featuring nearly 100 riders. "The Ride to…
Scheels annual hunting expo is back for 21st year
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The 21st annual hunting expo and dog dock diving competition is back in the Scheels Parking lot on 45th Street. With something for everyone, there were multiple local vendors,…
Mankato man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 2-year-old
MANKATO, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Mankato man is sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault and murder of a 2-year-old. Police responded to an apartment in April 2021 for a medical incident where they found a child unresponsive.…
Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Following the tragic events in Fargo, people of all ages are coming together to show their support for Fargo Police. From decals to shirts, the community is doing things to…
LIVE: Fargo BluesFest Begins
FARGO -Â The sounds of BluesFest are reverberating over the metro this weekend. The annual two-day music festival kicked off Friday afternoon at Newman Outdoor field on the city's north side. Its runs…
Moorhead man arrested for arson following apartment fire
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Police say a Moorhead man has been arrested on arson charges. Moorhead firefighters were called at around 7:10 p.m. Thursday to a fire in an apartment building in the 1300 block of 27th Ave. South. Crews…
Minnesota Vikings OC, Wes Phillips Praises Alexander Mattison
EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Minnesota Vikings ranked No. 2 in the NFL last season in passing yards, only behind the Kansas City Chiefs. The offense was also a top-10 scoring team under first year…
Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. "This year is the first year…
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System Proposed Merger
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) -- Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System plan to merge. They have entered into an agreement to form a new integrated regional health system serving rural and mid-urban communities across four states. They hope to get…
"Swing Fore Support" helps raise money for Fargo Police
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Suite Shots is showing their support for Fargo police and those affected by the tragedy two weeks ago with its Swing Fore Support event. 50% of gameplay all day is…
Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? Jonas Brothers Heading To Alerus Center
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Jonas Brothers are expanding their tour to Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Grand Forks? The tour will make a stop at Alerus Center on Friday, November 17th. The talented musical brothers also have stops planned…
Rochester Man Arrested for Luring of Minor in Grand Forks County
GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- A Rochester, Minnesota man is arrested in Emerado, North Dakota while attempting to meet who he thought was a teenage girl. It ended up being a sheriff's deputy. 27-year-old Daniel Henke is accused of…
MnDOT works through most severe winter in more than a decade
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- This past winter served as one of the most severe and costly for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. A record $174-million was spent to clear highways during the 2022-23 winter season. Crews say the conditions…
Sanford's proposed merger with Fairview Health Services called off
FARGO (KVRR) - A proposed merger involving health care giants Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services has been discontinued. Sanford President Bill Gassen said in an email to employees Thursday, "this is the right decision for our patients and residents,…
Moorhead's "Rock Snake" Goes Missing
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Rock snakes are popping up all over the country BUT with these kinds of snakes, you don't need to be afraid. Say hello to the Moorhead Rock Snake! Its sign reads,…
Battling the extreme heat in the F-M metro
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The oppressive heat hitting our region has people looking for ways to stay hydrated. Some nonprofits, like The Salvation Army in downtown Fargo, have set times for people to come in,…
Mobile Food Pantry makes more stops in Clay County
CLAY CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Trucks carrying fresh produce and non-perishable items continue to make stops in Minnesota towns. The mobile food truck making stops in Ulen, Glyndon and Moorhead. Great Plains Food Bank advertises…
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