Hoeven Invites AG Leaders to Discuss Changes for the Upcoming Farm Bill
FARGO, N.D. -- Senator Hoeven has been traveling across the state to get input from ag leaders on what they would like to see in the upcoming farm bill. Hoeven was…
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Braden Riess On His Mom Lois: She "Had Her Own Demons"
The son of a Minnesota woman accused of shooting her husband and a Florida woman says she was a "good lady" but "had her own demons". In an interview with "Inside Edition", Braden Riess says he still can't wrap his…
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…
Governor Burgum, Senator Hoeven Join Discussion on Diversion Project
FARGO, ND -- Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator John Hoeven will join the monthly Metro Flood Diversion Authority meeting. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney along with Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams will also be involved in the discussion. Mayor Mahoney…
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…
Boy Scouts of America to Rename Organization Next February
NATIONAL -- The Boy Scouts of America will officially drop "boy" from their title next February. The new name of the older groups in the organization will be "Scouts BSA" to become gender…
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…
Two Republican Lawmakers Introduce Gun Bills Before Session Ends
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Two Republican lawmakers from Minneapolis suburbs are trying to get gun legislation passed before the session ends later this month. One bill would give private sellers an incentive to verify a buyer has a legal right…
Minnesota DNR Permit Decision On The FM Diversion Delayed Until Fall
FARGO, N.D. -- Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney says it will be September or October before the Minnesota DNR issues a decision on a permit application for the FM Diversion. Backers of the $2.4 billion project to protect Fargo-Moorhead from major…
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…
Minnesota DPS Reminding People to Stay Cautious When Out Riding Their Motorcycles
With warm weather comes the many motorcyclists who are ready to get back on the road. If you're one of them, Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials say it's important to…
Discovery Students Show Off Their Art, Music At Annual Bluestem Ball
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- It's a music gig, exhibit and a ball all in one. Discovery Middle School's Art and Music departments hosted their Bluestem Ball. Not only did it feature student jazz musicians, but…
Court Documents Reveal Details About Florida Murder Allegedly By Minnesota Grandmother
A Minnesota grandmother who led authorities on a cross-country manhunt after she allegedly killed her husband tried to hide a second killing in Florida, detectives say. Newly released court documents in the case of Lois Riess detail her time in…
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.…
Severe Summer Weather and Burn Restrictions Around the Region
FARGO, N.D. -- The burn restriction has been put in place until the vegetation starts to green back up. These fires aren't the only weather worry in the warmer months.…
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…
Lightning Believed To Have Started House Fire Near Lake Louise
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. -- Fire officials believe a lightning strike started a house fire early this morning near Lake Louise. Alexandria Fire Department responded to the fire around 4 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the house owned by…
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…
Congressman Collin Peterson Gets Party Backing While Challenger Wants 6 Debates
WILLMAR, Minn. -- Congressman Collin Peterson has won the DFL endorsement to run for a 15th term in Congress. He won the endorsement during the DFL Congressional District 7 Convention this weekend in Willmar. The seat has the potential to…
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…
Minnesota's Alleged Murdering Grandma Moved To Florida From Texas
FORT MYERS, FL -- A Minnesota woman accused of killing her husband at their home and another woman in Florida to apparently steal her identity has appeared before a judge who ordered she remained in a Florida county jail without…
MSUM Students Walk a Mile in Heels to Support Assault Victims
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- It's become a tradition for MSUM students to put on high heels and walk 14 laps around the Comstock Memorial Union for women who were assaulted. But this year, organizers wanted…
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