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Gov. Walz eases COVID-19 restrictions

MINNESOTA (KVRR)  -A decrease in case numbers and increase in vaccinations is leading Governor Tim Walz to update Minnesota's COVID-19 mitigation measures. Governor Tim Walz is giving Minnesotans a sigh of relief as…

Walz announces new COVID-19 restrictions

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz says he is easing several coronavirus restrictions, citing rising vaccinations and declining COVID-19 cases. Walz announced Friday that religious services will no longer have occupancy limits starting noon on Monday. Public venues will…

Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit

MINNEAPOLIS - The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the man’s death in police custody. The settlement was announced Friday as jury selection continued in the trial…

Cause of Dilworth house fire determined

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) - A fire that destroyed a home Thursday in Dilworth was caused by "an electrical issue." Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says the cause was determined by an investigator from the Minnesota Fire Marshal's Office. Empting says…

Woman in custody following crash in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A woman is in custody after a chase and crash in Moorhead. Police received a 911 call about a reckless driver entering Moorhead on Interstate 94 from Fargo around 5:40 Thursday night. Officers found the…

Walz to announce rollback of COVID-19 restrictions Friday

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Gov. Tim Walz says he will announce a rollback of Minnesota's COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and gatherings on Friday that will be "the biggest turn yet." The announcement comes as Minnesota expanded vaccine eligibility to…

Snow Totals From March 10th and 11th, 2021

These are snow totals from the National Weather Service. LOCATION AMOUNT TIME/DATE PROVIDER VERNDALE 9.0 IN 0632 AM 03/11 PUBLIC WALCOTT 9.0 IN 0912 AM 03/11 BROADCAST MEDIA FORMAN 8.0 IN 0553 AM 03/11 CO-OP OBSERVER DEER CREEK MN 2.0…

Grommesh pleads 'not guilty' to child porn charges

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A Moorhead man known for appearing on a network TV show as a child has pleaded "not guilty" to charges related to child pornography. Twenty-year-old Garrett Grommesh is charged with 10 counts of possession of child…

Judge OKs 3rd-degree murder charge for Chauvin

MINNEAPOLIS - A judge has granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. Judge Peter Cahill on Thursday added the charge after the former officer, Derek Chauvin, failed…

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…

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