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…
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Police: Suspects made false robbery report to divert police from drug investigation
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - Three people from Detroit Lakes, Minn. were arrested after police received a false report of an armed robbery in Watertown, S.D. Watertown Police say officers responded to a report of possible drug activity in a parking…
Metro area school districts launch pilot program to target food insecurity, waste
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A pilot program at Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Public Schools aims to eliminate food waste by making sure no student goes hungry. “In the pandemic especially, we have realized…
KVRR'S Rob Kupec Featured In "The Good Life"
FARGO, N.D. -- If you're looking for a little light reading this weekend, why not pick up the latest copy of The Good Life Men's Magazine. Inside you'll find a profile on our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec in…
Late night test alert mistakenly sent to 7,655 subscribers
FARGO (KVRR) - Cass Fargo Emergency Management has apologized for mistakenly sending a mass notification at around midnight Wednesday. Officials say the message was sent to 55,766 contacts and was delivered to 7,655 contacts before employees realized the error. "At…
Minnesota high school tournament spectators limited to 250
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota State High School League says crowds at most tournament games and events this month and next will be limited to 250 people. League Executive Director Erich Martens says it’s hoped that one, maybe two, family members…
Sanford Health's "Engage Retreat" aims to support young people impacted by cancer
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sanford Health’s First Annual Engage Retreat taking place next week aims to offer support, hope and education to a specific group of people impacted by cancer. Battling cancer isn’t easy for…
One-Shot, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- It's being called a game changer in the fight against COVID-19. A third, single-shot vaccine. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was on hand as the state received its first batch of the Johnson &…
MSUM's Athletic Director Leaving For Prairie Heights Community Church
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The Director of Athletics at MSUM is leaving for a new role. Doug Peters has been hired as Executive Director for Prairie Heights Community Church in West Fargo. Peters had been the Dragons athletic director since 2007.…
Record number of gun permits issued in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS - A record number of permits to carry handguns in Minnesota were issued in 2020, a surge attributed to a rise in violent crime in the Twin Cities and the riots that followed the death of George Floyd. A…
Midwest agriculture industry stronger now than it has been in recent years, experts say
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every industry in one way or another. Agriculture is no exception. Even so, some experts say producers in North Dakota and Minnesota are doing better…
MSUM Aims to Educate about Women's Rights in America
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- March is Women's History Month and MSUM is raising awareness of how the suffrage movement is connected to the rights of other groups. In addition to a display, the university is going…
Minnesota BCA identifies two men who died in Wadena County officer involved shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two men who died during an officer involved shooting Saturday night in Wadena County. Forty-two-year-old David Jay Savela and 36-year-old Shannon Michael Savela died of multiple gunshot…
Mammograms and the Covid Vaccine
If you're headed in for a mammogram or thinking about booking one soon, be sure to tell your doctor if you've gotten any of the Covid vaccines. That's because swollen lymph nodes, which are…
Six Dr. Seuss books won't be published because of racist imagery
BOSTON (AP) — Six Dr. Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo” — will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves…
Minnesota waiting on more than 45,000 doses of J&J vaccine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - State health officials say more than 45,000 doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should arrive in Minnesota this week. Minnesota Department of Health spokesman John Schadl says the order for the first…
Moorhead Main Avenue Dairy Queen Holds 72nd Annual Spring Opening
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- A local sweet treat favorite is welcoming people in the community back with its 72nd annual opening. "It's especially fun because they order their favorite treats usually on opening day," Moorhead…
Mel Robbins Named Keynote For Annual "Women Connect" In June
FARGO, N.D. -- Mel Robbins is named as the keynote speaker for the annual Women Connect put on by The Chamber. Robbins will appear at the Delta by Marriott in Fargo on Tuesday, June 29. She is the host of…
Woman Killed After Crashing Into Street Sweeper Identified
POLK CO., Minn. -- The state patrol identifies a 19-year old Ada, Minnesota woman who was killed when her car crashed head-on with a street sweeper last week in Polk County. They say Jayden Anderson was heading south on Highway…
Fargo-Moorhead law enforcement prepares for Chauvin verdict
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo-Moorhead area law enforcement agencies are getting ready for a verdict in the upcoming trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in the death if George Floyd. Thousands of demonstrators gathered May 30 for a peaceful…
Twin Cities gets ready for Derek Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - The FBI is "leveraging significant resources" to ensure public safety during the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who's charged in the death of George Floyd, is set to go on trial next…
Deputy shot, two suspects dead in Wadena County shootout
WADENA COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Two people are dead after an attempted traffic stop late Saturday evening in Wadena County. Around 8:48 Saturday night a Wadena County deputy attempted to stop a car for…
ND & MN Senators React To The Return of Tom Vilsack as Ag Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Former Iowa governor Tom Vilsack was confirmed by the Senate this week as the next Agriculture Secretary, a job he held previously for 8 years. Minnesota and North Dakota lawmakers were…
Two dead, Two officers shot after Wadena County shootout
WADENA COUNTY, Mn -- Two officers were shot, one is hospitalized after a traffic stop turned into a shootout over night. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 9:00 p.m. Saturday night. The vehicle stopped near 205th Avenue and 270th…
Frosted Food Truck Fest kicks off in support of local vendors
MOORHEAD, Minn (KVRR) - This is a call for all foodies. A food truck festival will keep your belly warm this winter while helping support local vendors. The Fargo-Moorhead Frosted Drive-Thru Food Truck Fest…
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