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Watch: Walz drops bid for third Minnesota governor term

ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in…

Shooting death investigation in Wilkin County

WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Wilkin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting death that happened after midnight. Authorities received a call for a person shot in the 1700 block of MN Hwy 75 near Wolverton around 12:49 a.m. When…

Two Minnesota lottery players start new year with $1 Million

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) -- Two lucky Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players are waking up this morning with winning $1 million tickets. They were bought in Coon Rapids at a Holiday Station and in International Falls at Forestland Sales. Each business earned…

LIVE: A Rainbow in January

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- We're usually seeing sundogs, not rainbows, in early January here in the upper Midwest. But thanks to the hard work and dedication of the volunteers of CAARE Avian rescue, we're seeing…

East Grand Forks Police warn of check fraud cases

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) -- The East Grand Forks Police Department is warning the public of a recent string of check fraud cases. People have reported that after they mailed check payments for their Discover credit card account, the…

Christmas tree pickup starts January 5

FARGO — With this year's Christmas is over, Christmas trees are being taken down and the metro would like to remind those with live trees on the way to properly dispose of them. In the city of Fargo, crews will…

Family of 7 loses Parkers Prairie, Minnesota home to fire

PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. (KVRR) -- At least one dog is killed in a house fire in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says they were called out around 7:00 this morning. When they arrived at East Lake Street,…

17-year-old arrested in Duluth attempted armed robbery

DULUTH, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) -- Duluth Police say a 17-year-old boy was booked into juvenile detention after an attempted armed robbery Monday. Officers responded to the call around 8 p.m. According to initial information, a man says he arranged to meet someone…

Group of GOP Lawmakers Call on Gov. Walz to Resign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators referenced Article 8, Section 6 of the Minnesota Constitution. A joint…

East Grand Forks Police locate "vehicle of interest"

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Police in East Grand Forks say several tips helped lead them to identifying this "vehicle of interest" in a theft and damage to property case. Jackson Taylor, of Grand Forks, has been taken into…

Psychiatric nurse from Moorhead running for Minnesota House

MOORHEAD (KFGO) – Erika Yoney announced her candidacy for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 4A representing Moorhead. Yoney says her campaign will be centered on affordable healthcare, strong public schools, and an economy that works for working families. She says…

Several structures destroyed by fire in central Minnesota

MILTONA, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) –  The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon near Miltona, north of Alexandria, Minnesota. The homeowner says the house was evacuated after he noticed smoke and flames around 3:45 p.m. When deputies…

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