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LIVE: "Bonnie and Clyde" Comes to Moorhead High

They were two of the country's most deadly, glamorous, and fascinating outlaws. And this year, they're coming roaring back to life through Moorhead High's young performing artist. They're performing the musical "Bonnie and…

OSHA, South Dakota pork plant settle coronavirus complaint

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  - Federal regulators reached an agreement with Smithfield Foods to settle a contested citation of the company’s coronavirus safety measures during a massive outbreak last year at its South Dakota pork plant. The company will develop a…

Update: Icy roads lead to crashes, spinouts across the region

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota State Patrol responded to several weather-related crashes after the first winter storm of the season moved through the region. Troopers were called to numerous crashes in west-central Minnesota, some of them involving injuries.…

Fight over gray wolf protections heads to federal court

BILLINGS, Mont. - U.S. government attorneys are set to appear before a federal judge to defend a decision from the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The hearing on Friday before U.S. District…

State court panel considers allowing more video coverage

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings in Minnesota. Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea directed the panel to study the issue after coverage of…

Leaders stress need for more veterans centers in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz and members of Minnesota's congressional delegation toured a veterans center in St. Paul, while calling for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for those who have served in the military.…

Pet Connection: Meet Hansel

If you're looking for some good conversation, chances are, you don't think bringing home a new house pet is going to fit the bill. Siamese cats, however, may be just what you need. They're…

Masks required in Hawley schools beginning Thursday

HAWLEY, Minn. (KVRR) - The Hawley School District announces a mask requirement for its elementary and high schools beginning Thursday. The district says on Facebook there are five positive cases of coronavirus in each school. It has a policy if a…

Fergus Falls included in Minnesota's electric school bus project

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced more than $2 million in grants for its electric school bus pilot project. School districts in Fergus Falls, Faribault, St. Paul, Columbia Heights, Morris, and Osseo are receiving the…

Vikings guard Dakota Dozier hospitalized with COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS (Fox News) - Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier, who is vaccinated, was hospitalized on Tuesday night after contracting COVID-19, reports say. Head coach Mike Zimmer confirmed to reporters on Wednesday that dozens of players and staff are being…

'Alarming spike' in Minnesota COVID-19 cases

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached their highest level of the year. And she says hospital capacity continues to tighten across the state amid a “truly alarming spike in cases.” The Minnesota…

Police say Dilworth apartment garage fire was arson

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) - Police in Dilworth say a fire that broke out in a row of apartment garages Tuesday is being investigated as an arson. At least two vehicles and personal property were destroyed in the blaze at…