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One injured in house fire in Dilworth

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) - One person was taken to a hospital after fire broke out at a home Thursday morning in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the victim's condition is not known.  The fire was reported at 7:32…

WE Fest 2021 Headliners Announced

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- After taking a well-timed summer off last year, which just so happened to include a worldwide pandemic, WE Fest is back this summer with a big lineup. Florida Georgia Line headlines on August 5 followed by…

LIVE: Unglued Craft Fest

This pandemic has forced a lot of us to draw on our creativity to stay sane and entertained in ways we never had to before. And now, the experts at making much of what's around…

Attorneys sift strong opinions, anxiety among Chauvin jurors

MINNEAPOLIS - Jury selection opens its second day Wednesday in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death last May. Derek Chauvin faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. Several potential jurors were dismissed Tuesday, including…

More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases…

Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of…

Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of people gathered outside a fortified courthouse in Minneapolis for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. They chanted “No justice, no peace!” during the rally Monday, and…

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

NEW YORK  - Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the…

Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death

MINNEAPOLIS - The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd has paused jury selection while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Judge Peter Cahill…

Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin's trial

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. "Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically…

Moorhead students return to in-person learning

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- After almost a year of students learning outside of the classroom, Moorhead High School is preparing to welcome back students full time to in-person learning. "We're pretty excited to have the…

3rd-degree murder count could delay start of Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS  - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death. A three-judge panel said Friday that the trial judge erred when…

LIVE: Red River Sportsmen's Show

The ice is melting fast throughout the region, and the boats and grills are disappearing just as fast. That's the word from organizers at the Red River Sportsmen's Show, who say some of the boat…