Hope Inc. Hosts Sled Hockey Tournament
FARGO (KVRR) – Hope Inc. hosted their annual Sled Hockey for Hope. It started today and goes through the weekend. The community was encouraged to form a team and participate. KVRR put together a…
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Fire damages south Moorhead home
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) - A family has been displaced after a fire broke out in the basement of a south Moorhead home shortly before noon Friday. Moorhead Fire Battalion Chief Benton Hicks said crews responded to a report of smoke…
LIVE: 3rd Annual Able Games
They're young athletes who are no strangers to adversity, and the severe weather Friday morning made for a little bit more. The Third Annual Able Games kicked off at 9:30, but Friday's freezing drizzle made…
Native American imagery could be banned in Minnesota schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent schools from using Native American imagery as logos. Senator Mary Kunesh is behind Senate File 584 which would require…
United Way Holds Annual Community Celebration
United Way of Cass-Clay announces the results of its 2022 Campaign, award winners and the list of this year's Top 25 Engaged Workplaces and the Top 50 Generous Workplaces. This is hosted annually…
Concordia College reveals its Climate Action Plan
MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR) -- Students and higher education officials assembled to learn about a comprehensive plan to help combat climate change. Many students were determined to launch the plan and hoped their initiatives would inspire…
Senate committee to hold hearing on rail safety bill
Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee has a hearing Friday on a rail safety bill. The author of the bill, Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead, stresses that it's focused mainly on training for how to handle…
Cold Weather and More Snow Will Delay Snowmelt Until Almost Mid-April
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a lack of spring remains the main story across the region preventing the start of the snowmelt. Only a few hours above freezing are expected over the next…
"Swatting" Suspect Arrested for Fake Bomb and Shooting Calls to 11 States & Canada
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A Washington state man is arrested for making more than 20 "swatting" calls to 11 states, including Minnesota, and to Edmonton in Canada. Authorities say 20-year-old Ashton Garcia's calls prompted real emergency responses to his fake…
Animal rescues seek foster homes for 13 orphaned puppies
FARGO (KVRR) - Three North Dakota animal rescues are working to save the lives of 13 recently-orphaned puppies. Journey Home Animal Rescue (JHAR) was asked to help with the orphaned puppies. Their mother had suddenly died. Fargo-based 4 Luv of…
Update: Evacuations end in Raymond, Minn. after train derailment
PRINSBURG, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds of people had to evacuate their Minnesota town after a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire early Thursday, but authorities were hopeful that the quick response and cold weather would help…
Fargo Promoter Cancels Show With Artist Accused Of Sexual Assault
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A local concert promoter has cancelled a show with Har Mar Superstar, the Minnesota musician and former bar co-owner in Moorhead who left the spotlight after sexual assault allegations two years ago. Jade Presents had booked…
Senators Klobuchar, Cramer lead bill to expand benefits for firefighters diagnosed with cancer on the job
UNITED STATES (KVRR) -- Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota are leading a bill to expand Public Safety Officer benefits for firefighters across the country. "Across this nation, firefighters…
Former Senator Talks About Cracking Down on E-Cigarette Makers
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A former North Dakota senator and architect of one of the largest tobacco settlements in U.S. history is speaking out about Minnesota's court case against vape manufacturer Juul. Minnesota is the…
Sanford Virtual Care introduces new service for behavioral health appointments
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Sanford Health patients across Minnesota can now schedule behavioral health appointments through their MySanford chart account. "What's exciting about this is we're trying to break down some of the stigma…
Man arrested for high-speed chase in Becker County
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Becker County deputies arrest a man involved a high-speed chase along Highway 10. The sheriff's office says 20-year-old Bobby Newborn, of East Grand Forks, was driving over 100 miles per hour just west of Frazee…
ND Senate rejects re-vote on free school meals
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- For the second time, the North Dakota Senate has turned down a bill that would have provided free school meals for some kids by a vote of 27 to 20.…
Perham Public School Bus Involved In Minor Car Crash, No One Seriously Injured
PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) -- Perham Public Schools notifying families of a school bus involved in a car crash. It happened Tuesday morning near Kraus Park in Perham. In a message on social media, Superintendent Mitch Anderson said no one involved…
Brandon Public School Student Arrested for Making Terroristic Threats
BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Brandon Public School student is arrested for making terroristic threats. Douglas County Sheriff's Office got a call from the school in Brandon, Minnesota Tuesday morning around 8:30. They were told the student was making threatening…
LIVE: Get The Garden Party Started
To heck with the snow from today - you can get your garden on now, six-foot snowdrifts or not. As a matter of fact, you'd better get moving on the biggest garden party in town…
Minnesota youth vaping trial of e-cigarette maker Juul opens
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will personally open his state's case against Juul Labs on Tuesday, the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial. Minnesota is seeking more than $100 million in…
Park Rapids' Natalie Martin Set to Participate in Drive Chip & Putt Tournament at Augusta National
PARK RAPIDS, M.N. -- Meet Natalie Martin. At 11 years old, her room is full of hardware. And this weekend she is looking for more. For the second straight year, she is off to…
Backyard Chickens In Moorhead Closer To Being Allowed
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- People in Moorhead are closer to being allowed to have up to six chickens in the backyard. City council voted on the first reading of an ordinance to amend sections of the animal control definitions and…
"Battle of the Cents-es" Fundraiser Returns At NDSU
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Battle of the Cents-es has kicked off at NDSU. It's an annual competition between student ambassadors from the College of Health Professions and the College of Engineering. The 12th annual Battle…
Gov. Burgum Signs Bill Exempting Military Members From State Income Taxes
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum signing a bill to exempt military pay from state income taxes for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members. It's expected to reduce service members' income taxes by $4 million in…
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