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Minnesota Lawmakers Hold Town Hall Meeting

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Democratic Minnesota lawmakers held a town hall meeting to take questions from the community and update them on the legislative session. State Senator Kent Eken, along with Representatives…

Bringing Opiate Education to the Moorhead Community

  MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Christ the King Lutheran Church and the Moorhead Police Department have partnered up to bring opiate education to the community. They hosted a seminar for people to learn more about the epidemic affecting millions across the…

Investigators say IT official knew MNLARS issues & didn't act

ST. PAUL, Minn. - An outside investigator has found the information technology official overseeing Minnesota's troubled vehicle licensing system had been aware of numerous issues, but failed to address them. A law firm's investigation finds Paul Meekin didn't fulfill expectations…

Fargo Cass Public Health Offers "Stepping On" Classes

  FARGO, N.D. -- As we age, injuring ourselves tends to have more severe outcomes. Fargo Cass Public Health is trying to help those 60 and older prevent themselves from getting those injuries in their "Stepping On" classes. People in the…

Nearly 30 People Arrested After Massive Drug Investigation

HUBBARD COUNTY, Minn. -- A massive drug investigation in Hubbard County has resulted in nearly 30 arrests. The two most serious arrests were Lance and Jacqueline Schoeberl for 1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales. Two dozen others faced lower level charges.…

Tim Pawlenty joins the campaign for MN Governor

EAGAN, Minn. - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for his old job. In an announcement video on his campaign website, Pawlenty said he's the right man to become the state's top executive. "I have the strength and…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Barrett

He couldn't be a less grumpy old man if he tried, aside from his age. Barrett, a 12-year-old chihuahua-pomeranian cross, visited the KVRR Morning Show studios with Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter…

High Risk Sex Offender Moves From Fargo to Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A high risk sex offender is moving from Fargo to Moorhead. Police say 31-year-old Daniel Grinder is now living in the 700 block of 12th Street North. Grinder was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2007 for…

Officers Cleared In Shootings

CLAY COUNTY, MN -- The Clay County Attorney's Office released reviews regarding two officer involved shootings. The reviews were completed by the Ottertail County Attorney at the request of Clay County. In both cases the officers used deadly force against…

LIVE: Move More Month

In spite of the spectacularly crummy weather, there's one sure-fire way to inspire yourself to get out and get some fresh air and exercise this spring. The American Heart Association is encouraging all…

Crews Respond To A House Fire In Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Multiple crews were called out around 5:40 to 911 18th Street North in Moorhead. You could see smoke coming from the house with a number of fire trucks on scene. No injuries were reported. No word yet…

All-Star Butler "This Close" to Return for Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler is nearing a return to action, with four critical games to go for the team in the regular season. Butler told reporters after practice on Tuesday that…

National Guard Monitors Social Media for Scams

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota National Guard has assigned someone to monitor social media. They are concerned about scammers using soldiers' identities on Facebook and other places. The U.S. Army receives hundreds of reports each month from people being…

Man Takes Stolen Semi On Wild Police Chase

WINONA, Minn. -- A Winona, Minnesota man is accused of leading police on a chase in a stolen semi. A criminal complaint says Michael Kronebusch rammed a squad car twice during the 50 mile pursuit through seven communities. Authorities say…