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LIVE: 150 Sails Up in Detroit Lakes

Late April might seem a little early to get out on the water in lakes country, but it turns out it's the perfect time for a regatta. That's because this Friday, April 30th,…

911 caller threatens to 'blow up' Bemidji area schools

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) - Police in Bemidji says the Beltrami County Dispatch Center received information from the Minnesota State Patrol regarding a suspicious 911 call that appeared to originate in the Twin Cities. Police say the caller stated that they…

Nesemeier Named To Moorhead City Council

The Moorhead City Council is announcing a new member. They picked Heather Nesemeier to take over a vacant spot as Ward 2 Council Member. She'll be sworn in on May 10th. Nesemeier replaces Shelly Carslon, who became mayor when former…

Task Force nabs felony fugitive in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Authorities have arrested a fugitive wanted on several outstanding warrants in Moorhead. The Clay County Sheriff's Office says on Monday, the High Plains Fugitive Task Force spotted 41-year-old Burton Bonham.  When law enforcement tried to approach, Bonham…

Video captures vandalism suspect at Moorhead mosque

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Moorhead Police have released video of a suspect walking near the Moorhead Fargo Islamic Center Mosque before the building was vandalized. On Sunday at around 5:20 am, officers were…

Man dies in house fire in Hendrum, Minn.

HENDRUM, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - A man is dead after a house fire in Hendrum, Minn. The Norman County Sheriff's Office says smoke was spotted coming from the roof of the home late Friday morning. The body of a 66-year-old man…

Mondale family plans memorials in Minnesota, DC

MINNEAPOLIS - Public memorial services for former Vice President Walter Mondale are planned for September in Minnesota and in Washington, D.C. Mondale's family says details will be shared in the coming months. Mondale died April 19 in Minneapolis. Mondale was…

Suspect Wanted for Mosque Vandalism in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Moorhead police and the FBI are investigating vandalism at a local mosque. "These are people who live in our community. They work in our community. Our children go to school together. We…

Fargo Air Museum: Vietnam Memorial Week Event

FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo Air Museum is paying tribute to Vietnam veterans this week. The Museum is teaming up with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 to celebrate Vietnam Memorial week. The week-long event will…

More than 23 million viewers watched Chauvin verdict

NEW YORK - At least 23.2 million Americans watched on television this week when former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was declared guilty of murder in the death of George Floyd. The Nielsen company's estimate came from viewership figure on…

Alternate juror supports Chauvin conviction

MINNEAPOLIS - An alternate juror at the trial of Derek Chauvin said she agreed with the jury’s decision to convict him in George Floyd’s death. Lisa Christensen said that she saw Chauvin as the leader of officers at the scene…