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Pet Connection: Meet Samson

He's named for a legendary strongman, but Samson the boxer mix is more into cuddles and playtime than feats of strength. This neutered adult male has plenty of energy, and he's super-affectionate, so you'll…

LIVE: Inauguration Day Analysis

If you didn't think we were in uncharted territory before in the United States, today is all the proof you need. From the flags gathered on the National Mall to symbolize all the Americans…

Sanford, Essentia join forces on COVID-19 vaccine center

FARGO (KVRR) - Sanford Medical Center will be joined by Essentia Health and Cass County Public Health in launching a centralized COVID-19 vaccination center. Sanford Vice-President, Dr. Doug Griffin, says beginning Wednesday, the vaccination…

Kohl's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Wayfair drop MyPillow

CHASKA, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) - Some retailers are dropping Minnesota-based MyPillow products from their stores, according to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.  This comes following the CEO's repeated claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Lindell told FOX 9 Bed…

Judge orders company to take 3M's trademarks off N95 masks

MINNEAPOLIS - A federal judge has ordered a Florida company accused of selling counterfeit N95 face masks with 3M’s name on them to stop using the Minnesota company’s trademarks and representing itself as a distributor or authorized retailer for 3M.…

Trump's trial could begin on Inauguration Day

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin as soon as 1 p.m. on Inauguration Day Wednesday as President-elect Joe Biden is being sworn into office. That’s according to a a timeline of Senate procedure obtained by The Associated…

More Security Than Protesters At Minnesota Capitol

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- There were two small protests at the Minnesota State Capitol this weekend, one on Saturday and another on Sunday. Around 50 Pro-Trump protestors from the "Hold the Line" campaign showed up. They wanted to distance themselves…

LIVE: Freezing Out Covid at Frostival

It's the first major event for most of the metro's public parks since the pandemic struck last March -- and the timing couldn't be better. Frostival is underway for the next few weeks, just in…

Icy roads lead to spinouts, overturned vehicles

DOWNER, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota State Patrol says icy roads are causing several overturned & jackknifed semis and vehicle spinouts in the region. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers kept busy overnight and this morning assisting motorists sliding off the roads. …

Security officials want people to avoid Minnesota Capitol

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Security officials are asking Minnesotans to consider staying away from the state Capitol complex unless they have specific planned activities or business there. The request comes amid growing concern about potential attacks at state capitols ahead…

Pet Connection: Meet Reagan

It's been a rough, rough week for anyone in politics or anyone who follows them. Especially for Republicans. So we thought it was fitting to remind you of one of the most famous and…

House votes to impeach Trump a second time

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - For the second time in just over a year, the House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump. Actual removal seems unlikely before the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would…

Walz activates Minnesota National Guard

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard Wednesday to assist state and local law enforcement over the coming days. The activation follows the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and FBI concerns about the possibility…

Walz to visit Minnesota historical sites

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz plans to visit several American history monuments across Minnesota this week as part of a call for peace and civility following an attack on the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob last week.…