RiverArts Kicks off in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The sounds of summer are filling the air down by the Red River in Moorhead. RiverArts kicked off today in Viking Ship Park. The event series takes place over five Wednesdays…
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Moorhead City Council Member Diagnosed with Rare Disease
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Watching Heather Nesemeier tend to her garden at her Moorhead home, you'd likely have no idea that she's days away from a life-altering surgery - set to take place on June…
Minnesota is first state to pass social media warning labels to address mental health
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota has become the first state to pass a social media warning label law that will provide users with mental health resources. KVRR's Juliana Pelaez has more on why kids may…
LIVE: Men's Mental Health Month
FARGO -- June is Men's Mental Health Month, and there are some special challenges the men in your life are up against when it comes to spotting trouble signs. On average, experts say…
LIVE: Wet and Wild with River Keepers
FARGO -- Water you waiting for? The weather's just right to start recreation season on the metro's biggest waterway. River Keepers is leading group kayak excursions on the Red River starting Wednesday tonight and running…
Cyberattack could lead to some shortages at grocery stores
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/N.D. NEWS COOPERATIVE) -- You could see shortages of milk and other perishable products over the next week or two. United Natural Foods Distribution Network was the victim of a cyberattack. According to North Dakota Grocers Association, as…
Former MN senator claims he's being unfairly prosecuted in teen solicitation case
(FOX 9) - Attorneys for Justin Eichorn, the former Minnesota senator accused of trying to meet with a teen prostitute who turned out to be an undercover cop, argue in new court documents he's being unfairly prosecuted because of his former status as a…
Trinity Lutheran to host speaking event on Christian nationalism
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Those worried about Christian nationalism have an opportunity to hear about the issue. The event is happening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, and it started when members of their congregation…
Fergus Falls woman sentenced for child endangerment
FERGUS FALLS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Fergus Falls woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to child endangerment for leaving her infant grandchild in a ditch last October. 52-year-old Anastasia (Stacy) Vaughn, was given 492 hours of community service and…
Legislature tweaks paid family leave and sick time in minor concessions to businesses
ST. PAUL — (Minnesota Reformer) — The narrowly divided Minnesota Legislature passed the smallest of changes to the state’s paid family leave program and paid sick leave mandate, rejecting more significant reversals sought by Republicans and some moderate Democrats. House…
Man arrested after investigators recover $65K in stolen property
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Barnesville man is in jail and facing burglary charges after investigators say they found him with $65,000 worth of stolen property. The investigation began when the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report…
LIVE: Averting a Minnesota State Government Shutdown
St. Paul -- State lawmakers beat the clock Monday night during a special session to pass the final pieces of the state budget, working into the night and into the early morning hours to beat…
Minnesota lawmakers pass 7 of 14 bills 12 hours into special session
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota lawmakers are almost 12 hours into their one-day special session to pass 14 budget bills worth $66 billion and have only passed seven so far. One of the most contentious…
LIVE: FAFSA College Aid Deadline Approaches
FARGO -- We are in the final countdown to the deadline to submit your application for federal student aid, or FAFSA. And after last year's major changes to the process made for a major mess…
9 arrested in alleged drug trafficking ring in Oakes
OAKES, N.D. (KVRR) -- Nine people are in custody this afternoon after prosecutors announce they've been indicted as part of a multi-state meth trafficking ring with ties to the Almighty Latin Kings street gang. Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl…
Veterans have a chance to experience the outdoors with farm animals this summer
GLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) -- Chickens, horses, dogs, and cats. The Fargo VA brings together veterans for a summer full of rest, relaxation, and connection. “We use rhythm, relationship, repetition. Those are all healing to the…
LIVE: Cuisine for a Cause
FARGO -- They've got an appetite to make change in the metro, and you're invited to help. It's the eighth annual "Eat United" at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. They've got more…
Former NDSCS football player wanted on a rape charge jailed in Minnesota
LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – A former North Dakota State College of Science football player charged last week with raping an unconscious woman at his Wahpeton apartment is jailed in central Minnesota. Raymond Ruschel, 51, was booked into the Morrison…
Woman Arrested in Beltrami County Arson Investigation
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- A woman is arrested following an arson investigation. Natasha Redeagle was arrested for intentionally setting the fire to a mobile home. Authorities in Beltrami County responded to the fire in the 5000 Block of Theater…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Meeka
FARGO -- In her nine years, Meeka the pit bull has survived enough challenges for a whole kennel full of dogs. She comes to us from Smiley's Rescues in rural Polk County, Minnesota. Sid…
Ray Holmberg transferred to federal prison
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Former state senator Ray Holmberg is now in prison. He’s been transferred to the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Holmberg had been in the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minnesota prior to and following…
Former Minnesota trooper identified as suspect in fatal officer-involved shooting
PAYNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – An 80-year-old man who died during a police response in Paynesville Monday night took his own life. Larry Alstead, a former longtime Minnesota state trooper, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He also had multiple gunshot…
Man charged in Crookston jail incident makes court appearance
CROOKSTON, MINN (KVRR/KFGO) – A man charged with attempted murder and assault while jailed in Crookston made a court appearance this week. According to court documents, Henry Vold, of Mentor, Minnesota, was convicted of felony assault in 2014 and two…
President Trump bans travel from multiple countries
WASHINTON, D.C. (AP) -- President Donald Trump is bringing back the travel ban policy from his first term. He signed a proclamation this evening preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar,…
Federal agent charged with production of child porn
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent has been charged by federal complaint with production of child pornography. Court documents say 51-year-old Timothy Gregg of Eagan, attempted, coerced and enticed a minor to take part in sexually…
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