Parents calling for masks mandates across all schools
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Parents who are for mask requirements in schools are saying enough is enough when it comes to student safety. The Community Alliance for Responsible Education is made up of…
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MSUM kicks off Welcome Week
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota State University Moorhead kicks off the start of a new school year with Welcome Week. The university is welcoming in dragons as they get settled into their dorms…
Four former top Minnesota GOP staffers seek Carnahan's removal
MINNEAPOLIS - Four former top staffers from the Republican Party of Minnesota have accused embattled Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan of running a “morally bankrupt” operation that’s rife with verbal abuse, intimidation and sexual harassment. All four formerly served as executive director…
Semi tanker crashes, gets stuck between guardrail and bridge on I-94
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota State Patrol says a semi pulling a tanker went off the freeway and got wedged between a guardrail and bridge pillars Thursday morning near Fergus Falls. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says the crash…
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools to receive grant from Line 3 pipeline owner
WAUBUN, Minn. (KVRR) - Enbridge Energy, the Canadian company that owns the controversial Line 3 pipeline replacement project in northern Minnesota, has donated $366,000 to the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools to subsidize internet access for low income families. Enbridge spokesperson…
Jack Morris suspended indefinitely for using Asian accent during broadcast
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Tigers broadcaster and former Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely while…
Minnesota State Fair urges, but won't require masks
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. - Minnesota State Fair officials are strongly urging fairgoers to mask up both inside and outside, but stopped short of imposing any mandates to fight the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus. Fair officials issued updated…
Northeastern Minnesota wildfire grows to 5 square miles
MINNEAPOLIS - A wildfire in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota has grown to 5 square miles as hot, dry and windy conditions persist. Crews have been fighting the fire from the air and on the ground since it…
UPDATE: Missing Teens Found Safe In West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- (10:45 p.m. update) West Fargo Police say the two teens have been found safe in West Fargo. Police thank the community and surrounding law enforcement agencies for their help in the search. (9:45 p.m. update) West…
State fines city of Moorhead $3,000 for improper electric repairs
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The city of Moorhead will pay a $3,000 fine to the Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry for making electrical improvements to a city-owned building without proper permits or licenses. City Manager Dan Mahli says the…
Dozens of homes evacuated as Minnesota wildfire spreads
LAKE COUNTY, Minn. - The U.S. Forest Service says dozens of homes have been evacuated as a wildfire in northeastern Minnesota continues to spread. The fire near Greenwood Lake in the Superior National Forest has expanded to about 3.1 square…
Former Navy diver returns medals in Line 3 protest
MINNEAPOLIS - A former U.S. Navy diver who helped efforts to search for bodies in the Mississippi River after the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007 has returned his awards to protest the Line 3 oil pipeline. John Miller, a native…
Woman killed in hit-and-run was Perham High School graduate
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) - A woman hit twice in a fatal hit-and-run in the Twin Cities was a 2010 graduate of Perham High School. Around 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Abby Anderson was walking near the University of Minnesota soccer fields…
Bob Dylan Accused of Grooming 12-Year-Old To Sexually Abuse in 1960s
NEW YORK -- Legendary singer-songwriter and Minnesota native Bob Dylan is being sued by a woman who claims he groomed her to sexually abuse her when she was 12 in the 1960s. The lawsuit filed in New York only identifies…
Power restored in Moorhead
UPDATE: At approximately 12:46 PM MPS had a widespread outage that affected 17,172 customers. The cause of the outage was due to a relay failure on the 115kV transmission line. Crews worked quickly and safely as possible to restore power…
Gov. Walz Extends $100 Gift Card Reward for COVID-19 Vaccinations
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Tim Walz is extending Minnesota's successful $100 COVID-19 vaccination reward program by one week through August 22. More than 55,000 newly-vaccinated Minnesotans have already registered for the Visa gift card. That is a 129% increase…
Minnesota GOP Chair Ignores Calls To Resign After Friend & Donor is Arrested
EDINA, Minn. -- Minnesota GOP Chair Jennifer Carnahan is fighting back as several Minnesota lawmakers call on her to step down after a close friend and donor was indicted and arrested on underage sex trafficking charges. Carnahan released a statement…
Two Men Working on Stalled Vehicle Victims of Hit-And-Run in Becker County
BECKER CO., Minn. -- Two people working on a stalled vehicle in Becker County are the victims of a hit and run. Becker County Sheriff's Office says 31-year-old Clifford Warren of Ogema and 56-year-old Duane Warren of White Earth were…
Minnesota 19-year-old arrested on sex trafficking charges reportedly linked to Anton Lazzaro case
(FOX 9) — A 19-year-old Minnesota woman was arrested in Florida on sex trafficking charges that are reportedly connected to the alleged underage sex trafficking operation linked to Minnesota Republican strategist Anton "Tony" Lazzaro. Lazzaro was recently charged with five counts…
Programming note: Where to watch the United game Saturday
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - There are Minnesota sporting events you can watch on KVRR and Antenna TV this weekend. Because of KVRR showing the Vikings preseason game against the Broncos at 3:00 Saturday afternoon, the Minnesota United soccer game…
Drought conditions causing economic hardships
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- A lack of rain is more than hurting farmers' and ranchers' bottom lines. Officials from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis are releasing their findings saying the biggest impact of the…
Three-year-girl dies in accidental shooting, gun fired by 5-year-old
BENA, Minn. (KFGO) – A three-year-old girl has died in an accidental shooting in northern Minnesota. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the girl was shot by a five-year-old boy at a home in Bena. Family members were rushing the…
Concordia College announces masking & vaccination plans
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Concordia College has new Covid-19 vaccine and masking policies beginning Monday, Aug. 16. The college strongly encourages employees and students to get their shot. Students in college sponsored travel of two days or more are expected…
MNGOP chair's future uncertain after friend & donor arrested for child sex trafficking
MINNESOTA (FOX 9) - Republican Party of Minnesota Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan's future is uncertain after a close friend and major donor was indicted and arrested Thursday on child sex trafficking charges. Anton "Tony" Lazzaro, 30, faces five counts of sex trafficking of a minor,…
Army Corps of Engineers & state officials review Red River Diversion project
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The commanding general of the Army Corps of Engineers joins North Dakota and Minnesota officials to tour construction of the Red River Diversion project. "This is a model for the country,…
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