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2021 Spring Commencement: MSUM To Be Virtual

FARGO-MOORHEAD-GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For a second year, MSUM will hold its spring commencement ceremonies virtually. President Anne Blackhurst says large in-person gatherings are still not allowed under guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the governor's Executive Orders.…

Prince's ashes to be displayed marking 5th year of his death

MINNEAPOLIS - Paisley Park officials are marking the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death by offering fans free admission to pay their respects, where his ashes will be on display in the atrium. A custom-made ceramic urn shaped like Paisley Park…

Preventative health screenings help save lives

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- In the early days of the pandemic, health officials say many people skipped out on routine health care services. "We did see a decline in people wanting to come in…

Dilworth Police hand out emergency Stickers

DILWORTH, Minn. - Dilworth Police decide to take a Twin Cities idea and make it their own. Starting as soon as next week Dilworth Police are offering stickers for residents to put at their…

Jury seated for Derek Chauvin Trial

MINNEAPOLIS - A jury has been seated for the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in George Floyd’s death, with opening statements set for March 29. The final juror was chosen Tuesday,  more than two weeks after the process…

Moorhead Police investigating shooting death of six-year-old boy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Moorhead Police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating the shooting death of a six-year-old boy. Police say Sunday evening, several unsupervised children located a handgun inside an apartment in the 400 block of…

Son accused of shooting father in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. - Police continue to search for a Rochester teen accused of shooting his father. The shooting happened Friday about 7:30 p.m. outside an apartment building where the two live. Police say the 41-year-old father was arguing with his…

Fatal shooting investigation in Moorhead, no danger to public

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KFGO) – Moorhead Police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are investigating a fatal shooting incident. Officers responded to a reported gunshot injury in the 400 block of Sunrise Circle at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday and found…

"Texas Roadhouse" Founder Dead at 65

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, has died. He was 65. Taylor's family and the company say Taylor took his own life after suffering from symptoms related to COVID-19, including severe…

Child Sex Abuse Charges Against Two Men On Red Lake Reservation

RED LAKE, Minn. -- Two Red Lake, Minnesota men face federal charges in separate child sexual abuse cases on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. 38-year-old Keith Ehrich and 24-year-old Kory Lussier made their initial appearances Friday in U.S. District Court.…

The Meadows Golf Course set to open for the season

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Golfers, get your clubs ready. The Meadows Golf Course is opening early for the season. Golfers got the chance to practice their swings as the driving range opened Friday morning. To…

Judge refuses to delay, move trial of ex-cop in Floyd death

MINNEAPOLIS - A judge has denied a defense request to delay or move the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death after a $27 million settlement for Floyd’s family raised concern about a tainted jury.…

Pet Connection: Meet Popsicle

The weather is warming up this weekend, and it's the perfect time to break out the cool, sweet treats for your family. So why not break this sweet and delightful Popsicle out of the…

Advocates want changes to Minnesota's predatory registry

MINNEAPOLIS - Advocates in Minnesota are pushing state lawmakers to remove most juveniles from the state’s predatory registry, arguing that it makes it difficult for young people to overcome societal barriers. The state’s Predatory Offender Registry has more than 18,000…

Chauvin Jury Grows Despite $27M Settlement to Floyd Family

(Court TV, via AP, Pool) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The jury being seated for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial in George Floyd’s death is growing despite concerns about publicity from a $27 million payout to Floyd’s family to settle their civil lawsuit. The city of Minneapolis agreed to the settlement last week in the midst of jury selection. That…

Junkyard Brewing is reopening its bar and patio

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -  Junkyard Brewing announces it is re-opening for sit down service for the first time in nearly a year. On March 24 at 4:00 P.M. the Moorhead brewery will open its doors…