Northern Lights display brightly across the skies for first time in years
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Across the country, the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, has shown brightly across the skies. The display of vibrant hues of…
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Coyote sightings reported in Breckenridge, MN
BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) -- Wilkin County Sheriff's Office is warning people in Breckenridge about a number of recent coyote sightings in the city. They say there have been reports of coyotes approaching people and pets. There have been a number…
Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband said Wednesday that prosecutors have turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense, and that his lawyers…
Hemp ban in federal funding bill could end Minnesota’s THC edibles and drinks industry
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — A provision in the federal government’s shutdown-ending spending package would be a massive setback to Minnesota’s hemp-derived THC industry if it were to pass. Although the federal government isn’t likely to start kicking down doors…
Local veterans gather to honor their service and sacrifice
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Veterans across the country participated in events as the nation salutes their service and sacrifice. “It’s just marvelous the way the country locally,…
Ada, MN woman arrested for drunken driving with kids in the vehicle after I-94 crash
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO KBRF) – An Ada, Minnesota woman was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday afternoon after crashing her car with her two children on I-94 east of Fergus Falls. Otter Tail County prosecutors say Fergus Falls…
Concert Series: Joe Nichols set to return to Shooting Star Casino in February
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- It won't be "Sunny and 75" when he comes to Mahnomen in February, but it'll still be a great concert. Joe Nichols is set to return to Shooting Star Casino on Friday, February 20. Hear his…
Deputy impersonation scam circulating in Becker County
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a phone scam involving a caller impersonating a sheriff’s deputy. The scammer claims the person being called has an outstanding warrant and attempts to collect personal…
Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House next for final vote
The U.S. Senate on Monday drew closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown after a small group of Senate Democrats and an independent senator broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with reopening the government, in a…
Local non-profit hosts first ever “Lasagna Marathon” to give back to families
FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A local nonprofit is giving back to the community by making a lot of lasagna. The group will be holding a Thanksgiving Eve Lasagna Marathon and volunteers and donations are needed. On November 26, volunteers will…
Attorneys general file temporary restraining order of ruling undoing SNAP funding
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Over the last week, SNAP benefits have been released in accordance with a ruling made by the U.S. District Court for the…
Lisa Demuth picks running mate in race for Minnesota governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- Republican Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth, who is running for Governor of Minnesota, picks a running mate. Ryan Wilson has agreed to join her ticket as lieutenant governor. Wilson is an attorney and…
Community meeting Monday for Level 3 sex offender moving to rural Ottertail
OTTERTAIL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public about a level 3 sex offender living in the county. Gregory Keppers, 35, will be living in rural Ottertail as of Monday, Nov. 10. A community…
No deer for Gov. Tim Walz during firearms deer hunting opener in Minnesota
GOODHUE CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Traditions continue during this opening weekend of the firearms deer hunting season in Minnesota and North Dakota. Nearly 400 thousand hunters take part in the season each year across Minnesota. Gov. Tim Walz celebrated the…
Trump administration demands states 'undo' full SNAP payouts as states warn of 'catastrophic impact'
President Donald Trump's administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges' orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings, marking the latest swing in a seesawing legal battle over the anti-hunger program used…
Break-In at Moorhead Antique Mall Being Investigated
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Police in Moorhead are still investigating a burglary at the Moorhead Antique Mall. According to the mall's post on Facebook, the break-in happened sometime late Friday evening or early Saturday morning. The glass of the right…
Moorhead man sentenced to probation for his role in theft of state COVID-19 funds
BURLEIGH CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- A Moorhead man is sentenced for his role in a fraud case involving his wife's charity, Faith4Hope. In a plea agreement, Charles Dixon pleaded guilty to one count of theft of property. A second theft of…
Open House Regarding Pedestrian Bridge Linking Fargo and Moorhead
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - City engineers from both Fargo and Moorhead are seeking community input regarding a pedestrian bridge linking the two cities. The bridge will connect 40th Avenue South in Fargo with 50th Avenue South in Moorhead, near the…
Federal judge orders full November SNAP payments
(CNN) -- A federal judge in Rhode Island rules that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November. US District Judge John McConnell said, "People have gone without for too long…
Detroit Lakes missionary convicted in Africa of having her husband killed while serving in Angola
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Detroit Lakes missionary who was accused of having her husband killed while serving in Angola, Africa in 2024 is found guilty. Lakes Area Vineyard Church released a statement to members to let them know…
Pet Connection: Meet Rick Astley
FARGO -- Rick Astley came to 4 Luv of Dog shelter as a stray wandering the streets of the metro, and while not much is known about his past before this, it's clear if…
Business Owners on Center Avenue React to Closure
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Adam Wiedman owns the Starbird Lounge on Center Avenue in Moorhead. He says, even though he's been well aware of the impending…
Community Members, Lawmakers Speak Out Against Shutdown
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - The federal government shutdown continues to stretch on, and community members and legislators are speaking out regarding its negative impacts. Labor union leaders organized a press conference, held at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead on Wednesday…
DGF voters say 'No' to proposed school levy
DILWORTH, Minn. — Voters in the D-G-F school district said no to a proposed levy to fill a budget shortfall. Of the 1,271 votes cast, just over 48 percent voted in favor of the referendum while 51 percent voted against.…
Garbage burn barrel fire spreads to two detached garages near Dunvilla, MN
DUNVILLA, Minn. (KVRR) -- A state trooper out on patrol early Tuesday evening saw some heavy smoke and tracked it down to a garage on fire north of Dunvilla, Minnesota on Highway 59. The trooper found the detached garage fully…
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