Fargo native to capture pictures of metro area residents for large-scale mural
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- “What I want to focus on creating more of is joy and connectedness between all of us as human beings. And…
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Reality TV star from "Summer House" is running for Congress in Minnesota's Iron Range
EVELETH, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) -- A reality TV star with roots in the Iron Range of Minnesota is running for Congress. Luke Gulbranson has announced his candidacy for Minnesota's 8th congressional district. "Yeah, I've been on reality TV but that's drama…
Concordia students showcase their research and creative projects to the public
MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Concordia College Moorhead is celebrating the achievements of its student scholars. The URSCA Symposium is an all-day, campus-wide event featuring original student research and creative projects across all majors. The students get the chance to show off…
Baby Sharks Debut at the Oceanarium
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo.... Don't be surprised if that's what you hear from the Moorhead side of the Red River. That's thanks to Minnesota State Moorhead's newest acquisitions. They're welcoming three baby bamboo…
City of Moorhead announces grand opening event for The Loop
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – The City of Moorhead has announced a grand opening event for The Loop. The event will begin April 18 at 9:45 a.m. with a ribbon cutting. The Loop is located at the intersection of 5th St and…
Driving ranges at Village Green and The Meadows to open on Wednesday
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Some exciting news for golfers out of Moorhead. Golfers can take advantage of driving ranges at Village Green and The Meadows starting on Wednesday. The Village Green course is open for walking only at 9 a.m.…
Moorhead business owner faces 24-count complaint for tax fraud and failing to pay taxes
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Moorhead business owner is accused of tax fraud and failing to pay taxes dating back to 2019. Clay County Attorney's Office has brought a 24-count complaint against Christine Conrad. She is the owner of Reese…
Charlie Berens "The Lost & Found Tour" is coming to Fargo and Grand Forks
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author and viral sensation Charlie Berens is returning to the region. He has amassed over 10 million followers and over 3 billion views across his social media channels thanks to…
Minnesota House passes bill to support veterans
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — A bill passed in the Minnesota House will help manage veterans’ issues like food insecurity, homelessness and suicide prevention. The bill will allow the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to collaborate with other organizations…
Ramsey County investigating five cases of potential crimes by federal officials during Metro Surge
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Ramsey County authorities are investigating federal officers for potential crimes committed during Operation Metro Surge — including kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice have…
Chipotle Mexican Grill to open a new location this week in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its newest location on Friday in Fergus Falls. The fast casual restaurant chain is known for making bowls, tacos and burritos right in front of the customer. The Fergus Falls…
Sen. Rob Kupec speaks on the rising rates of license plate tabs
MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- Many Minnesota vehicle owners may be experiencing high rates to renew license plate tabs. A law passed in 2023 raised the tax prices by about 22% to provide funding for the Minnesota Department of Transportation projects. The…
Minnesota authorities investigate ICE arrest of US Citizen as possible kidnapping
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest of a Hmong American man by federal officers that was captured on video as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment, officials announced Monday. Ramsey County…
Minnesota boy in ICU after rescuing brother from icy creek
GREENWAY, Minn. (KVRR-KQDS) - A five-year-old boy from the Iron Range is in intensive care after rescuing his younger brother from an icy creek on Easter Sunday. Family and friends are celebrating the courage and love of Ashkan Thibodeaux, but…
"Queen of Polka" is inducted into Minnesota Music Hall of Fame
NEW ULM, Minn. (KVRR) -- It is official! Cathy Erickson of rural Middle River, Minnesota is now in the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame. The woman lovingly referred to as the "Queen of Polka" was joined by a number of…
Former doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting high school players in Fergus Falls
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO-KBRF) — A former Fergus Falls physician has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting high school hockey players in Otter Tail County. 69-year-old former doctor Zvi Levran pleaded guilty to…
Kupec, Fellow Legislators Vow to Fight Fraud in Minnesota
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) - Everyone embroiled in the issue of fraud in the state of Minnesota has a different perspective - maybe even a different specific incident that…
Judge rules against man who lands his helicopter at Minnesota lake home
EAST GULL LAKE, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Twin Cities man who wants to continue using his helicopter on East Gull Lake in central Minnesota has been ordered to stop landing the helicopter on his property. A Cass County District Court…
Federal appeals court judge from Fargo to take senior status
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KVRR-KFGO) – A federal circuit court judge from Fargo plans to take senior status. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Court Judge Ralph Erickson has announced that he will take senior status when his successor is confirmed by…
Minnesota lawmaker rips White House for using foreign steel on ballroom project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) - A Minnesota lawmaker who represents the Iron Range is criticizing the Trump Administration for using foreign steel on construction of the White House ballroom project. Democratic Sen. Grant Hauschild of Hermantown called the move a…
Northwest Minnesota music legend is being inducted into the MN Music Hall of Fame on Friday
MIDDLE RIVER, Minn. (KVRR) -- To comedian Judy Tenuta it was the "squeeze box". But to a musician in rural Middle River, Minnesota it's simply the accordion. And after nearly a lifetime of playing…
Pet Connection: Meet Bebop
FARGO -- Walking a mile in someone's shoes is usually not as easy as you'd think, it's even harder if you're trying to walk in the footsteps of Bebop the shepherd cross. That's because…
Bipartisan bill banning local officials from signing NDAs moving through Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — After local governments secretly approved data center projects across Minnesota, Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature have rallied behind a bill that would prohibit local government officials from signing nondisclosure agreements with the corporate giants demanding…
A second woman pleads guilty for her role in boy's death in Moorhead in 2024
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- A second woman involved in the March 2024 death of a toddler in Moorhead, pleads guilty to second-degree murder and avoids going to trial. 24-year-old Shiann Erickson was charged in the death of 3-year-old Eastyn…
ICE labeled 1,300 arrests during Operation Metro Surge as ‘collateral’
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — On the morning of Feb. 13, a 52-year-old man from Ecuador was in a car with four people when the driver noticed they were being followed by a white van and pulled over into…
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