Minnesota News

Catholic Charities To Drop Its Refugee Resettlement Programs

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dropping its refugee resettlement programs. The move comes as the state sees a significant slowdown in refugees arriving under President Donald Trump's administration. The influential charity will shift its…

Two Men Arrested During Hotel Raid In Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The SWAT Team and DEA arrested two men at Super 8 in Moorhead on Wednesday in a large scale drug investigation. 25-year-old Dimitri Accardo-Rainey of St. Cloud and 24-year-old Richard Staples Jr. of Moorhead were taken into…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Jack

We didn't know Jack, either, until Diamond In The Ruff's Ryan Keel brought him in to meet us in the KVRR Morning Show studio live on the air this Pet Connection Thursday. And…

Romero Wins MLB Debut as Twins Shutout Blue Jays

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Fernando Romero’s major league debut for Minnesota carried the extra weight of a Twins team that won only once in its previous 12 games. No pressure, kid. Well, he…

Serving Up Pie for Area Charity

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A congregation at one local church gathered to help an area charity. The annual Salad and Pie Luncheon was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in downtown Moorhead. Hundreds gathered for a meal provided by the church. Our…

LIVE: New Artist Series

We're starting something new here on the Morning Show, with a series of stories that profile the artists who live and create right here in the Red River Valley. From visual artists, to…

Large Wildfire In Roseau County Now 90% Contained

ROSEAU, Minn. -- A large wildfire burning since Sunday in northwestern Minnesota is 90% contained. This fire near Greenbush in Roseau County has burned 4,000 acres of grassland and brush, making it one of the largest wildfires in the past…

Update: Employee Had Allergic Reaction To Substance On Money

MAHNOMEN, MN (Update) -- The Mahnomen County Sheriff reports tests on the bill came back negative. The Minnesota Health Department in St. Paul tested the bill. The powdery substance on the bill was a carbohydrate that was non-toxic and non-acidic.…

Don't Throw Out All Of Your Trash Just Yet, FM Metro

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- People in the metro are anxious for the annual Cleanup Week but officials in Moorhead say 'not so fast'. Cleanup Week is May 7 through the 11. They ask that you not put your excess garbage out…

Trump Critic Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A former Republican White House lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump is running for former Sen. Al Franken's seat. And he's running as a Democrat. Richard Painter filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission…

Minnesota Republican Representative Accused Of Sexual Misconduct

    ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Another Minnesota lawmaker is accused of inappropriate sexual conduct. Emily Schlecht filed a report of sexual misconduct against Republican Representative Rod Hamilton. She says Hamilton touched her inappropriately and kissed her without her consent…

Moorhead Police Auction Off Impounded Vehicles

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- If you're looking for a cheap car or bike, there is a unique way you can get one from local law enforcement. The Moorhead Police Department held a public auction where they sold off cars, bikes, and other…