Driving, Cooking Safely for Thanksgiving
FARGO, N.D. -- Thanksgiving means two things: lots of traveling and lots of food. The American Red Cross reminds everyone who plans to drive to their Thanksgiving get together to buckle up, check…
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Metro's Oldest Congregation Celebrates Its Past, Looks to the Future
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The First Presbyterian Church of Moorhead is Fargo–Moorhead's oldest congregation, celebrating two major milestones. In May of 1872, the metro's first church started as a tent. "Then we had a…
F-M Pride Collective Raises Money, Collects Supplies for Dorothy Day House
FARGO, N.D. -- When the Dorothy Day House in Moorhead has to turn people away because they're full, the shelter gives them blankets and sleeping bags. Those supplies are now running low. To help out, the F-M Pride Collective is…
The Money You Spend on These Items Ensures Workers Receive a Living Wage
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If you're looking to spend money that ensures workers receive a living wage, we have just the place for you. First Congregational Church of Christ in Moorhead is selling all different types of fair trade goods that…
Electronic Pull Tab Sales Could Help Minnesota Save Money On U.S. Bank Stadium
ST. PAUL, MN -- People are spending big bucks on electronic pull tabs in Minnesota and that could help the state. Annual sales of electronic pull tabs rose 80 percent during the last fiscal year, generating $360 million. The rise in…
Lane Of Interstate 94 Near Barnesville Reopens Hours After Semi Rollover
BARNESVILLE, MN -- A semi rollover shut down a section of the interstate near Barnesville for hours. A notification was sent out around 1:30 that a semi rollover on I-94 near mile marker 26 shut down the left lane of westbound…
"Pangea," a Cultural Festival, Showcases Worldwide Cultures in F-M Area
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in the F–M area get to explore cultures from around the world without having to get on a plane. "Pangea," a cultural festival, highlights the melting pot that America…
Vikings Great, Former MN Supreme Court Justice Alan Page awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (KMSP) - Pro Football Hall of Famer and Minnesota Viking great Alan Page was honored Friday by President Donald Trump with the Presidential Medal of Freedom Also receiving medals in a ceremony held in the White House’s East Room were; Miriam Adelson,…
LIVE: Big Blue Couch Coaching
By now you probably feel like the task of things you need to do for the holiday season is as full as it can possibly get. What with cooking and cleaning and decorating…
Minnesota Governor Dayton Remains Hospitalized With Lung Damage
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Gov. Mark Dayton says he suffered lung damage after his latest surgery, keeping him at Mayo Clinic for a month. Dayton underwent a pair of back surgeries last month meant to improve his leg strength…
Three Men Arrested After Theft Investigation Turns Into Drug Bust
FERGUS FALLS, MN -- What started out as a theft investigation turned into a drug bust in Fergus Falls. An officer responded to a high-dollar theft at Dunham Sports on Monday. The suspects were quickly identified and a search warrant was…
Man Turns Himself In After Officers Bust His Alleged Marijuana Grow Operation
WILKIN COUNTY, MN -- A marijuana grow operation has been busted near Campbell, Minnesota. Wilkin County authorities issued a warrant for Jeremy Fischer after finding the operation at a rural home in mid-October. Fischer turned himself in last week. Officers…
One Person Dead After Crashing Into BNSF Train Near Doran
WILKIN COUNTY, MN -- A fiery crash killed one person south of Breckenridge. Wilkin County authorities say the driver of a SUV hit a BNSF train at a crossing near Doran on Highway 9 this morning. The vehicle burst into flames…
Arrest Made After Beltrami County Boy Shoots Himself
BEMIDJI, Minn. (AP) _ The Beltrami County Sheriff's Office says one person has been arrested after a 10-year-old boy shot himself. Authorities say the boy found an unsecured handgun in his family's home shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday and suffered…
Salvation Army Sets Goal For Red Kettle Campaign
FARGO, ND - The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army hopes to raise $900,000 during this year's annual Red Kettle Campaign, which kicked off Thursday at West Acres Shopping Center. Major Vangie O'Neil says the goal is the same as last year's campaign, which…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Perkins
Ladies' man Perkins has it all: the charm, the warmth, the playfulness, the ability to attract women from all corners of the studio. The four-month old kitten came in to visit live on…
Author Jon Krakauer Draws Packed Crowd at Concordia
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students packed the Knutson Campus Center at Concordia to hear from author Jon Krakauer. Krakauer spoke about his best–selling book, Missoula, which shares the experience of five victims…
UPDATE: Man Killed in Audubon, MN Shooting Identified
UPDATE: The Becker County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Steven Lafazia died in the shooting in Audubon on Tuesday. He has no permanent address. Michaelray Ericthomas Mason of Audubon has been charged with 2nd degree murder. The investigation is ongoing. AUDUBON,…
Creating More Than a Mosaic: How Art is Being Used to Create a Closer Community
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Community members are assembling pieces of glass which will end up as a mosaic inside a Moorhead apartment building. KVRR's Danielle Church tells us why the project is about much more…
Moorhead Parks and Recreation Looks to Sell Sports Center to City's School District
MOORHEAD, Minn --- The Moorhead School District and the city's Parks and Recreation Department are coming to an agreement on selling the Sports Center. If approved, the Center will be sold…
Otter Tail County Becomes First MN County to Raise Minimum Tobacco Age
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. -- When Diane Thorson began serving as Otter Tail County's Public Health Director in 1978, she said it was common to see county commissioners smoking in the council…
Concordia Students Discuss America's Future Post-Midterm Elections
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Concordia students discuss America's future now that the midterm elections are over. That includes the divide between the House and the Senate, voter turnout and how it all specifically impacts North…
Police Identify Woman Struck, Killed by Train
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Police identify the person who was struck and killed by a train last week in Moorhead. The victim is 47-year-old Becky Bachmeier of Moorhead. She was struck by a BNSF train last Monday around 4:30 this afternoon…
Man Dies After Losing Control And Rolling Vehicle On Snow And Ice Covered Highway 59
BECKER COUNTY, MN -- A man died in a crash over the weekend north of Detroit Lakes. The state patrol says 24-year old Brandon Rounsville of Detroit Lakes was traveling on Highway 59 south of Wheeler Lake Road on Saturday afternoon.…
Otter Tail County Raises Age To Buy Tobacco Products To 21
FERGUS FALLS, MN – The Otter Tail County Board voted unanimously to raise the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. The ordinance goes into effect on January 1, 2019. The risk of lung problems, as well as…
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