WATCH: FBI gives update on U.S. Capitol riot investigation
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - The FBI and federal prosecutors are giving an update on the investigation of last week's raid at the U.S. Capitol.
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Moorhead City Council seeks vote on library, community center
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - The Moorhead City Council approved a request to ask the legislature for permission to hold a future voter referendum that would finance a regional library and community center. If the legislature approves the request by the…
Peterson donates official papers to Becker County Museum
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) - Former Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson will donate his official papers and correspondence to the Becker County Historical Society in Detroit Lakes. Congressional correspondence, papers, furniture, memorabilia, photos, plaques and books are among the items Peterson…
Former cop who held knee to George Floyd's neck to be tried alone
MINNEAPOLIS - A former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to the neck of George Floyd for several minutes will be tried separately from three other former officers accused in his death. Court documents show Derek Chauvin will stand…
FBI Warns of Protests in all 50 State Capitols
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- (AP) State capitols across the country are under heightened security after the siege of the U.S. Capitol last week. The FBI has warned of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capitols and in Washington, D.C.,…
Minnesota restaurants happily welcome back dine-in customers
DILWORTH, Minn. - Minnesota restaurants and bars are trying to return to some sense of normal after pandemic restrictions were loosened by the governor. The crew at Red Hen Taphouse in Dilworth is finally…
North Dakota native Dave Lee retiring from long broadcast career
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - A Hatton, N.D. native who became one of the top radio personalities in the nation is calling it a career. After 32 years, Dave Lee is stepping away from the microphone…
Walz denounces Minnesota GOP leaders for hedging on vote
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz is criticizing Minnesota Republican leaders for refusing to clearly say the presidential election was free and fair. The Democratic governor also disclosed that troopers had to take his 14-year-old son to safety last…
Indoor service for bars, restaurants resumes in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Beginning today (Jan. 11) Minnesota bars and restaurants may resume indoor service with limits, as COVID-19 cases have been declining. The eased restrictions returns bars and restaurants about to where they were before Gov. Tim Walz…
WE Fest announces headliners for August return to Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- WE Fest has announced 2021’s Headliners. The festival will open with Florida Georgia Line on Thursday, August 5. Dierks Bentley will perform Friday, August 6 and Blake Shelton on Saturday, August 7. Three-day festival tickets…
Third Person Dies After Multiple-Vehicle Crash Saturday In Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The death toll is now at three after a crash in Grand Forks involving a driver who police believe was involved in an earlier hit and run in East Grand Forks. Police say the driver behind…
Police: Man Stabs Woman Then Injures Himself in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A man is being treated for self-inflicted wounds at Sanford after stabbing a woman in south Moorhead. Police responded to an apartment at 1202 34th Avenue South around 2:30 Sunday afternoon and found the woman with life-threatening…
Five cases of new COVID-19 strain found in Minnesota
MINNESOTA -- The Minnesota Department of Health announced the new variant strain of COVID-19 first detected in the United Kingdom was positively identified in five people of four different counties in the Twin Cities metro area. Four of the cases…
Moorhead restaurant says reopening to dine-in customers will feel like "a grand opening"
MOORHEAD, Minn. - Governor Tim Walz loosens COVID-19 restrictions that will go into effect on January 11th, including indoor dining. "For us it does feel like a grand reopening, we're excited to see our…
Essentia Health may acquire CHI in North Dakota, Minnesota
FARGO – Fargo and Duluth-based Essentia Health and CommonSpirit Health have signed a letter of intent for CommonSpirit-owned facilities operating under the CHI brand in North Dakota and Minnesota to join Essentia Health. The deal would include CHI St. Alexius…
Republicans Reject Mask Mandate in Minnesota Senate Chamber, House Has One
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Senate Republicans reject a mask mandate for members and staff in the Senate chamber. The 36-31 vote encourages mask-wearing, but does not require them. All 34 Republicans and the chamber's two independents favored the looser…
Man Wanted In Polk County Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop In Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- A man wanted on a Polk County warrant is arrested in Grand Forks after fleeing police. Alex Haase was being pulled over around 2 yesterday afternoon for an equipment violation when he refused to stop. He…
Minnesota GOP lawmakers silent on blame for Capitol siege
MINNEAPOLIS - The four Republicans in Minnesota’s congressional delegation split on whether to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the Electoral College. But they remained silent on whether President Trump and other GOP leaders bear any blame for the violence…
LIVE: Insurrection at the Capitol and Trump
Calls to remove President Trump from office on the grounds he's unfit to lead are coming now from his own political party. But political scientists here at home say invoking the 25th Amendment…
Local members of Congress react to insurrection at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON -- Politicians from both sides of the aisle across Minnesota and North Dakota took to social media to condemn the actions of those who stormed our nation's Capitol. Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of Minnesota wrote:…
Walz loosens Minnesota's COVID-19 restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Gov. Tim Walz has announced several changes to a long list of coronavirus-related executive orders. The loosened restrictions will go into effect Jan. 11. “The situation in Minnesota is undeniably better than it was last…
Fire deaths increased in Minnesota in 2020
MINNEAPOLIS - Careless smoking was the leading cause of fatal fires in Minnesota in 2020. Fifty-three people died in fires last year, a 13% increase over 2019. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says seven deaths last year were attributed…
Fire destroys second floor apartment in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) - Fire has gutted a second floor apartment at 1916 18th Avenue South in Moorhead. Assistant Fire Chief Benton Hicks says a building alarm came in just before 2:00 a.m.Wednesday. While firefighters were en route, it was…
"End of an Era" as Former Maple Inn Comes Down In Polk County
MENTOR, Minn. -- A bit of history is coming down in Polk County to make way for new lakefront lots. Crews are working to knock down the old Maple Inn near Mentor, Minnesota. Tammy Larson sharing video of the demolition…
Cass County Sheriff's Office wants help in search for missing teens
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 15 year-old Ethan Duval. Ethan currently suffers from anxiety and depression and was last seen in Kindred yesterday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. Ethan is 6'1"…
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