Numerous crashes reported as spring snowstorm begins
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minnesota State Patrol troopers are responding to several crashes, rollovers and jackknifed semis as snow moves through on Thursday morning. Sgt. Jesse…
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Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion,” offering a full-throated defense of the war Wednesday night in his first national address since the conflict…
Essentia Health plans groundbreaking for new emergency department in Fosston, MN as legal battle continues
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) -- Essentia Health has planned a groundbreaking next Wednesday for a new emergency department in Fosston, Minnesota. The $12 million project will add more than 5,500 square feet of space. Essentia says it marks another significant investment…
Secretaries of State React to Latest Executive Order
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - President Trump, in signing his "Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections" executive order, struck a confident tone, feeling he has the legal…
Ruby’s Pantry abruptly ends food distribution in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A non-profit food ministry based in Minnesota is ending operations, effective immediately. Ruby’s Pantry made the announcement on Tuesday saying, “Over the past several months, we have been thoughtfully realigning the work, structure, and focus of…
ICE in Minnesota: Data shows majority arrested had no record
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) -- More than 3,700 immigrants were arrested by ICE in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. That's according to agency data obtained by the Deportation Data Project through a Freedom of Information Act request. It doesn't contain the names…
MnDOT to begin more than 200 summer road construction projects across the state
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota Department of Transportation's 2026 road construction season includes more than 200 projects. Some of the big ones in our area include completing the 11th Street underpass project in Moorhead. Completing a multi-year project on Highway…
Xcel Energy Upper Midwest customers to get nuclear energy tax credit
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- Xcel Energy is starting to send over $130 million to its Upper Midwest customers from federal tax credits on the energy generated by the company's nuclear fleet. That brings the total savings to over $330 million over…
Father and son found dead near Detroit Lakes identified in murder-suicide
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Becker County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of two people found shot to death in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes on Monday. They are 45-year-old Gene Bartnes and his son, 3-year-old Koltyn Bartnes,…
Moorhead police seeking information on 16-year-old that's been missing for 30 days
MOORHEAD — The Moorhead Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Colt Long Jr., 16, who was last seen on Feb. 23 and has remained missing after more than 30 days. Colt is described as being 5' 8"…
More than 3,700 immigrants arrested during Operation Metro Surge, per new data
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — More than 3,700 immigrants were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, according to newly-released agency data obtained by the Deportation Data Project. The data, obtained via a Freedom of…
Police: Rep. Walter Hudson was armed, intoxicated with Engen during DUI stop
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) —When Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired early Friday, one passenger in his care was Rep. Walter Hudson, who was also impaired and in possession of a 9…
Fire damages barn at property near Dent, MN
DENT, Minn. (KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire on a rural property near Dent, Minnesota. Deputies received a report of a barn fire around 6:45 p.m. on Monday, March 30. The Dent, Vergas and…
Annual cleanup week dates set for Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The annual event to clear properties in the metro of unwanted clutter is fast approaching. It's also the favorite time of year for treasure hunters. Cleanup week 2026 is planned for May 4-8 and 11-15 in…
Man and child found dead of apparent gunshot wounds northeast of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Becker County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting deaths of two people in Holmesville Township, northeast of Detroit Lakes. The brother of a man who had not reported for work went to check on him…
Minnesota House considering bill banning popular herbicide
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill banning certain herbicides. The bill would ban paraquat dichloride, sometimes known as Gramoxone. According to the EPA, paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S.…
Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athletes in girls sports
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration sued Minnesota and its school athletics governing body on Monday, carrying out a threat to punish the state for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The lawsuit is part of a broader…
Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group team up to bring annual 'Stock the Shelves'
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- As food insecurity continues to impact families across the region, the Great Plains Food Bank and Corwin Automotive Group are teaming up once again to launch the annual Stock the Shelves campaign. The annual spring campaign…
A Growing Concern: Yard and Garden Palooza 2026 Registration Opens
FARGO -- Don't be fooled by the mid-50 degree highs during the day. It's still too early to start planting our gardens in the region. But it isn't too early to get started planning for…
Empting will seek third term as Clay County Sheriff
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting has announced he will seek a third term. In a statement on social media, Empting says it’s been an honor and privilege to serve over the past seven years and says…
Two adults dead, child severely injured in head-on crash in Park Rapids
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two adults are dead and a 13-year-old girl has life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Park Rapids Sunday night. The crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71 and Albert Avenue S. near…
Homes evacuated after train derailment north of Warroad on Saturday
WARROAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – About a half-dozen homes were evacuated after a train derailment north of Warroad on Saturday morning.Warroad Fire Chief Damien McMillin says they were notified about the derailment just before 5 a.m. on March 28.Law enforcement went…
Red River Women's Studies Conference held at Minnesota State Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s…
Minnesota GOP legislator, auditor candidate arrested on suspicion of DWI
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, was arrested early morning Friday on suspicion of driving while impaired. White Bear Lake Police Chief Dale Hager in a statement said that at about 1:51 a.m. Friday in…
Husband of Wild reporter who lost family in house fire issues statement
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The husband of Minnesota Wild and NHL reporter Jessi Pierce has released a statement prior to Sunday public visitation for Pierce and their three children, who died in a house fire in white bear…
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