LIVE: Going Global at the International Potluck
MOORHEAD -- Outdoor grilling season will have to wait another few days, with the rain moving in. But the folks at the International Potluck have you covered. The monthly gathering that invites you to…
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Escape charge filed against Moorhead man who participated in Fargo riot
FARGO (KVRR) - A Moorhead man who participated in the 2020 George Floyd-related riot in downtown Fargo is accused of escaping from a halfway house, just weeks before completing his sentence. Jonathan Montanez was originally sentenced to two years in…
Democrat Melissa Lopez Franzen Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race in Minnesota
EDINA, Minn. (KVRR) -- Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez Franzen has ended her campaign for U.S. Senate. In a statement, Franzen says she decided to end her run after thoughtful reflection and conversations with family, supporters, and community…
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride Rolls Through Fargo
FARGO, N.D. - The roar of classic motorcycles paired with vintage threads as riders hopped on their bikes to raise money for men's mental and physical health. It's the local iteration of the Distinguished Gentleman's…
Two People Flown To Twin Cities Hospital After House Fire South of Alexandria, MN
DOUGLAS CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Two people are rushed to a burn unit in the Twin Cities after a house fire near Lake Mary, south of Alexandria. Douglas County Dispatch got the call around 11:30 Saturday morning to Wharry Heights…
Happy Syttende Mai!
FARGO, N.D. - Those of Norwegian heritage had plenty of locations in the F-M area in which to celebrate on Saturday. That's because it was what they refer to as Syttende mai, or the…
Cancer Conference Focuses on Accessibility of Care
MOORHEAD, MN - The 2025 Cancer Conference was held Friday, May 16, on the M State campus. This year's theme was navigating barriers to local cancer care equity and access. The goal of the conference…
Polk County Authorities Warn of Text Scam
POLK COUNTY, MN - Polk County authorities are warning residents to be wary of a scam where people are being threatened over supposed unpaid tolls. The Polk County Sheriff's Office received a report today,…
Warroad Man Detained After Pursuit in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - A Warroad man is in custody after allegedly leading police officers on a chase through downtown Grand Forks. At approximately 8:30 in the evening on May 15, a Grand Forks…
NWS reports 4 tornadoes in Minnesota during severe storms
CHANHASSEN, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The National Weather Service is checking into at least four reported tornado touchdowns in Minnesota. Meteorologist Jake Beitlich says a strong, low-pressure system brought gusty winds and severe storms to parts of the state on Thursday.…
Moorhead police investigating death of 20-month-old child
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The Moorhead Police Department is investigating the death of a 20-month-old child. According to police, the child, who was unresponsive at the time, was taken to Sanford Medical Center by family,…
Minnesota legislators closer to budget agreement, but special session still likely
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that a budget deal was close to being reached, but it ended up falling short of the needed support to pass. The state legislature…
Crookston Man Dead After Crashing Into Tree Near South Broadway Bridge
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) -- Police in Crookston are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. They say 68-year-old Jon Nimens of Crookston was driving north on South Broadway when his vehicle left the road and crashed…
The Freez Finds A New Owner With Plans To Re-Open As "Buddy's Parfait"
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- From up for sale to "Sold!" Brandee LeNoue announcing on social media that she has purchased The Freez in Moorhead and will re-open it as "Buddy's Parfait". LeNoue says she plans to open sometime in late…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Viktor
FARGO -- Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he's won out over a very tough experience and he's ready for his furever home. While everyone else was…
Vehicles destroyed in Otter Tail County fire
NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Authorities in Otter Tail County are investigating a fire that destroyed three vehicles near New York Mills. Deputies and firefighters responded to Butler Township where two UTVs and a pickup were fully engulfed in…
Mike Love On Touring With The Beach Boys Since 1961 and An Update On His Famous Cousin
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- They are music legends. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members. And they are coming to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Friday night. KVRR'S…
Ruling in North Dakota Case Erases Path for People in 7 States to Sue Under Voting Rights Act
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court that already has said private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key part of the federal Voting Rights Act went even further Wednesday toward blocking lawsuits over alleged racial bias in…
United Way of Cass-Clay's Day of Action Exceeds Previous Year Numbers
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Here at United Way and across 45 locations, nearly five hundred volunteers have shared their time to support the United Way's mission of helping their community. “It’s been great, it's nice…
Grand Forks Woman Arrested For Driving While Under Drugs With Young Son in Vehicle
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Grand Forks woman has been charged with driving while high on drugs with her young son in the car. The State Patrol stopped 30-year-old Megan Thorsen for driving erratically on I-94 near Fergus…
Gov. Walz gives update on state's firefighting efforts in northern Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz is giving us an update on wildfires currently raging in Minnesota. There were 40 wildfires reported Sunday, with another 40 on Monday. Walz has activated the…
Drug-Related Shooting: One Man Sentenced, One Awaits Trial
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Moorhead man accused of shooting a man in a drug deal gone bad last July in south Fargo is sentenced to 10 years in prison in a plea deal. An attempted murder charge was dropped…
Concert Series: Farm Aid 40 Is Minneapolis Bound, Jo Dee Messina Is Heading Back To Mahnomen
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Minnesota is going to play host to Farm Aid for the very first time in the fall. Farm Aid 40 will be held at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, home of the Gophers, on Saturday,…
LIVE: Happy Bodies, Happy Minds for Young Girls
FARGO -- It's a 5K that's being billed as the biggest public event yet for a local nonprofit that aims to make young girls' minds happy and healthy, by encouraging their bodies to do…
MPCA fines Anheuser-Busch for violations at now closed malting plant in Moorhead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined Anheuser-Busch resources in Moorhead $323,850 for failing to conduct performance tests and exceeding dust emissions at the now closed barley malting plant along Interstate 94. The MPCA says…
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