Minnesota News

EMS on alert for heat related illnesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-They say typically if it's just one hot day they see less heat trauma but that can change when there is a heat wave over multiple days. Symptoms of heat fatigue can be…

MN National Guard welcomes first Jewish chaplain

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota National Guard is welcoming its first Jewish religious leader. Rabbi Frederick Kamil was sworn in during a ceremony Saturday on the steps of the State Capitol. He moved to Minnesota last year from Detroit and…

Moorhead To Celebrate Major Underpass Project on Monday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- What started out as a multi-million dollar idea in 2017 is almost complete and Moorhead is ready to celebrate. A ribbon cutting and party is planned at the Main 20th & 21st Streets Railroad Underpass on…

Kayaker Saves Boy on the St. Louis River

DULUTH, Minn. — There was a happy and safe ending to some frightening moments on the St. Louis River last week. Police say a 6-year-old boy was found in the water, after becoming separated from the family sailboat. A kayaker who happened to be nearby on the river says he heard and saw a child yelling for his father. He…

I-94 crash near Moorhead causes injuries

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two SUVS, a car and a box truck were part of a multi-vehicle crash on I-94 east of Moorhead. It happened at around 10 a.m. in the westbound lane near the weigh station. Traffic headed west…

MATBUS ridership declining since 2020

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Bus ridership is slowly declining since Matbus opened their doors since COVID. During COVID-19, MATBUS allowed passengers to ride fare-free, but 2021 saw a decrease in passengers since opening up their…

LIVE: Let's Get Physical

We're getting physical here at KVRR News. And doctors say students should, too. Sanford Health is hosting back to school sports physical clinic this week to make sure kids can play safely. Sports physicians…

K9 assists with arrest and weapons charges south of Bemidji

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Weapons charges are filed and a man is arrested with the help of a Beltrami County K9. Eighteen-year-old Lawrence Daniels, of Bemidji, was arrested for possession of a pistol without a permit, driving without a…

MN Farmer Accused of $46 Million Organic Crops Fraud

COTTONWOOD CO., Minn. (AP) -- A Minnesota farmer is accused of making $46 million by passing off chemically treated corn and soybeans as organically grown. James Wolf was charged July 7 in federal court with felony wire fraud. Prosecutors say…

Friday Deadline For Flooding Damage Assessments in Polk County

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Friday is the deadline in Polk County, Minnesota to turn in flood damage assessments. Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management officials are requesting the information. They want to know about damages to private property due…

LIVE: Tailgate Opera

Perhaps it's been awhile since you've been to the opera. Maybe you've never even gone at all. That's okay; they're bringing the opera to you, this summer. Thanks to a truck and the sound…

Minnesota judge strikes down state abortion restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A judge has declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion. Ramsey County Judge…

Fierce competition at ND Jigsaw Championship

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- We're piecing together the action at the Red River Valley Fair. "I've never been here for the puzzle competition but I heard it's one of the largest in the world and…