Scott Steffes Lays Out Priorities in Clay Co. Sheriff Race
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. - Dep. Scott Steffes comes in second in the primary for Clay County Sheriff, and will move onto the November ballot. He has worked in law enforcement for 28 years. 25…
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Grateful Cratefulls Now Open to Inspire Smiles
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Across the street from Sandy's Donuts in West Fargo is Grateful Cratefulls, a new business with the mission to brighten someone else's day. Dani Gilseth, Dori Walter and Aimee…
Kids Show Off Their Pets and Stuffed Animals at Moorhead Library's Pet Show
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Kids got to show off their pets, whether they were real or stuffed animals, at Moorhead Public Library's annual pet show. Kids picked a category for their pet to compete…
Young Girl Hosts Royal Cupcake Stand to Pay It Forward
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Princesses, cupcakes and bouncy houses can only mean one thing. Addie's Royal Cupcake Stand is back in Moorhead. Twelve-year-old Addie Loerzel, a Moorhead girl with Spina Bifida, is raising…
911 Outage Caused By Human Error
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The more than hour long 911 outage two weeks ago in Minnesota, North Dakota, and North Carolina was the result of human error. CenturyLink says that an employee of West Safety Services made a mistake while…
Minnesota sees highest number of primary voters in over 3 decades
(KMSP) - Tuesday primary election in Minnesota saw the highest number of primary voters in more than three decades. According to Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, 902,119 people voted in the primary--the highest number of voters since 1982. Overall voter turnout was approximately 22.7 percent,…
Rep. Tim Walz Will Face Hennepin Co. Commissioner Jeff Johnson in MN Governor Race
MINNESOTA- (AP) Democratic Rep. Tim Walz has won a three-way primary for Minnesota governor and will face Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson who defeated former two-term Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Walz leveraged his rural Minnesota connections and a geographically balanced ticket…
Democrat Keith Ellison Wins Attorney General Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- According to the Associated Press, Congressman Keith Ellison wins in the Minnesota primary race for attorney general despite facing domestic violence accusations, which he has denied. He went up against Northfield Attorney Matt Pelikan, State Representative…
Democrat Tina Smith Will Face Republican Karin Housley In November
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Sen. Tina Smith easily defeated five other DFL challengers in the Minnesota primary election to advance to the general election in November. Karin Housley only faced two others in her primary race and easily beat out…
Amy Klobuchar & Jim Newberger Face Off in MN Senate Race
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar will face GOP State Rep. Jim Newberger of Becker in the race for Senate in the November election. Klobuchar is one of Minnesota's most popular politicians, winning her first two terms by at least 20 percentage…
Mark Empting Leads Clay Co. Sheriff Race
MOORHEAD, Minn. - With 34 out of the 58 precincts reporting in the Clay County Sheriff Primary, the department's Lt. Mark Empting leads the way with 39% of the vote.…
Ordinance in Otter Tail County Could Raise Tobacco Age from 18 to 21
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. --For many people in Otter Tail County, tobacco has played a negative role in their lives. "I've had lung problems since my father and my sister were smokers,…
New Technology and High Voter Turnout Changes the Voting Experience for People in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- As Minnesotans lined up to vote in the primaries, many noticed new technological changes that sped up the process. KVRR's Jessie Cohen tells us about some of the…
Primary Election Night in Minnesota
MOORHEAD, MN -- Minnesota voters are confronting their busiest primary election in recent memory, with races for governor, both Senate seats and three congressional seats all on the ballot. The biggest unsettled question may be the Democratic primary to succeed…
Homeward Animal Shelter Hosts Second to Last Microchip Clinic of the Year
FARGO, N.D. -- You probably never want to lose man's, or woman's, best friend. Homeward Animal Shelter offered a $20 microchip clinic, so pet owners never have to worry about that. Veterinarians place the…
Parents Lose Their Only Child After Freak Swing Set Accident
ZUMBROTA, Minn. -- Police in Zumbrota, Minnesota are investigating after a swing set collapsed, killing a 4-year-old child Monday morning. Officer Gary Schroeder said it was the most painful call he's responded to in his 19-year career. "I have no…
On-Demand Restaurant Delivery Service Comes To Fargo, Offers Free Delivery Promotion
FARGO, N.D. -- You now have another option when you're hungry but don't want to leave your place to get anything to eat. The on-demand restaurant delivery service called "Bite Squad" is now serving Fargo. The Minneapolis-based company is running…
"Pleading for My Life Saying 'Listen I'm Sorry I've Got Kids I've Got a Family'" Man Explains Assault in Dilworth
DILWORTH, Minn. -- After a Dilworth man says he was beaten to unconsciousness, police are trying to find two suspects. KVRR's Jessie Cohen tells us how the man climbed his way out…
Lt. Governor Michelle Fischbach Discusses Goals as a Team with Governor Candidate Tim Pawlenty
Lt. Governor Michelle Fischbach, who is Tim Pawlenty's running mate, also made a stop in the metro ahead of the primary. Fischbach says they are focused on lowering taxes, trying to keep…
Johnson Discusses What He Would Do as Governor for Minnesota Ahead of the Primary Election
Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson is talking about what he would do as governor of Minnesota, just one day before Tuesday's Primary Election. Johnson, who has the backing of the Republican Party…
Lynx Star Lindsay Whalen Announces Retirement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Lynx star Lindsay Whalen says she'll retire at the end of the season. Whalen has been balancing a new job as coach of the Minnesota Gophers with playing point for the Lynx. Her retirement will end…
Legacy of a Civil War Veteran Will Be Kept Alive by Historians in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- More than a century after his death, the legacy of Civil War veteran Felix Battles is being kept alive by historians in Moorhead. KVRR's Tim Scott tells us how many…
Politicians Urging People to Remember to Vote on August 14
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Congressmen Tim Walz and Collin Peterson stop in Moorhead just two days before the primaries. Because it's an election date that relies so much on turnout, Walz and Peterson are urging people to cast their ballots. Walz…
Rep. Keith Ellison Accused of Abuse
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The co-chair of the Democratic National Committee, Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota, is accused of emotional and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend who said: "You know you did that to me." Ellison responded to the allegations…
Fundraiser Started For Man Who Was Left Beaten And Robbed
DILWORTH, Minn. -- Police in Dilworth continue to investigate after a man pulled over near Pizza Ranch on Highway 10 early Saturday and was severely beaten and robbed. Police are confirming that a physical altercation happened but they aren't releasing…
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