Minnesota News

Man Dead After Crashing ATV Near Wadena, Minnesota

WADENA, Minn. -- A 39-year-old man is dead in an ATV crash in rural Wadena, Minnesota. The crash was reported around 6:30 Wednesday night. Authorities found the man unresponsive near his ATV and lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. They say it…

Report: 72% of Minnesota is experiencing severe drought

ST. PAUL, MN (AP) -- The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That's up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News…

Suspect in Moorhead payloader theft arrested in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man arrested Wednesday afternoon is jailed in Fargo is accused of stealing a new John Deere payloader from RDO Equipment in Moorhead. Moorhead Police say the loader was stolen sometime between 10 p.m. and 11…

Pet Connection: Meet the Buns

This week's Pet Connection is an update on a story we've been following for a few weeks here on the Morning Show. They are now up to fifty-one domestic bunnies captured from a Moorhead…

Barnesville calls for water restrictions immediately

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) --  Effective immediately the City of Barnesville implemented Stage 3 water restrictions. Restrictions include: • No lawn watering; except for yards sodded or seeded this year • Trees, shrubs and gardens may be watered using handheld devices…

Search for Missing Man in Becker County

BECKER CO., Minn. -- Becker County Sheriff's Office is searching for 20-year-old Dillon Christianson of Ponsford. They say Christianson was reported missing around 5 Tuesday afternoon. He was last seen walking on County Highway 26, southeast of Ponsford around 3…

Man Hurt In Fire At House Hosting Daycare in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A two-alarm fire injures one man and displaces a daycare in a house in Moorhead. Moorhead Fire Department was called to 710 12th street north at noon. When they arrived, firefighters encountered smoke and flames in the…

Moorhead and Dilworth under water use restrictions

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) --Water use restrictions are now in effect for people in Moorhead and Dilworth. It is due to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources drought warning phase. They require public water suppliers to implement water use restrictions. Moorhead…

Moorhead Police arrest suspect in Wyndmere bank robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, ND (KVRR) -- The woman accused of a bank robbery in Wyndmere, North Dakota is under arrest. Moorhead Police received a tip from a concerned citizen on Monday. The tipster recognized images of the suspect vehicle. Moorhead Police…

Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made…

Line 3 opponents seek restraining order against sheriff

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) - Activists opposed to the Line 3 Pipeline project in northern Minnesota are asking a judge to issue a restraining order against Hubbard County, Sheriff Cory Aukes, and the local land commissioner. Winona LaDuke and Tara…

LIVE: Baby Red Panda Progress

After an eight-year-long break, the folks at the Red River Zoo are doing it all over again: the sleepless nights, the worry, the fussing over how much is eaten and how much weight is…

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August

TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. Trudeau…