Dairy Queen Helps a Great Cause, One Free Cone at a Time
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- When the words "free" and "ice cream" meet, you can bet you'll find a line at Dairy Queen. The ice cream giant is celebrating the first day of…
Minnesota News
Minnesota Sober School Asking Lawmakers for Funding
WAITE PARK, Minn. -- Leaders of a new school that helps students struggling with alcohol abuse are asking lawmakers for funding. Seven students have been treated so far at the McKinley Recovery School, which is in its first year…
Owatonna Man Facing Possible Charges in Fatal St. Cloud Crash
ST. CLOUD, Minn. -- Charges are likely against a semi driver who struck a taxi at a St. Cloud intersection Saturday, killing two people. The Minnesota State Patrol said 61-year-old James Cockram of Owatonna was driving a semi on Highway…
Justice Department Releases Review of Jamar Clark Shooting Aftermath
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Justice Department's review is in on how Minneapolis handled the aftermath of the Jamar Clark shooting. Clark's death in a confrontation with two officers sparked weeks of protests that were largely peaceful, though one on…
MN House Republicans Propose $45 Billion Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota House Republicans are looking at a roughly $45 billion two-year budget. Legislative leaders are considering cuts to some health care programs and state government agencies while drumming up nearly $1.4 billion in tax relief.…
Accident in Mankato Thrift Store Fitting Room Kills Four-Year-Old
MANKATO, Minn. -- A tragic accident at a thrift store in Mankato, Minnesota. A 4-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself while alone in the changing room. Authorities say it happened Saturday afternoon at Again Thrift & More. They say Ryu…
Semi Hits Taxi, Killing Two People
A taxi is rear-ended by a semi on Highway 10 in St. Cloud, killing two people. The crash happened Saturday morning around 7:20. Police say a taxi van was rear-ended by the semi while the van was stopped at a…
Laserfest Lights Up the MSUM Planetarium
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The MSUM Planetarium is rocking out under the dome for an experience like no other. Laserfest is letting people treat their senses to dazzling light effects. The show features music from over five decades with genres like…
Sen. Franken Explains How Repeal of Care Act Affects Moorhead Seniors
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- U.S. Senator Al Franken visited Moorhead to tell senior citizens how Republican plans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act could impact them. A nonpartisan analysis estimates the American Health Care Act would immediately leave 14…
Woman Dies After Fall From A Horse
UNDERWOOD, Minn. - A woman has died after falling from a horse in Otter Tail County. Sheriff's officials say 48-year-old Kirsten Laney of Underwood was riding with a friend in the woods near her home when her horse suddenly spooked.…
Minnesota Lawmakers Concerned About Salary Increase Backlash
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt is instructing staff to not issue the $14,000 salary increases recently approved by an independent body. Minnesota voters set the 45 percent raise in motion in November by overwhelmingly approving…
CCRI Searching for Positive People who Want to Make a Difference
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Are you looking for a job that gives back? Creative Care for Reaching Independence in Moorhead is looking for positive people to join its team. The organization helps people with…
Extra DWI Patrols on the Roads for St. Patrick's Day
REGIONAL -- If you are looking to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, authorities are urging you to designate a sober driver. That could be a friend or family member, a cab or even a ride sharing service like Uber. To…
Moorhead Woman who Died in Apartment Fire Identified
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- The Moorhead woman who died in an apartment fire Wednesday has been identified. Billi Jo Larson, 58, died at the hospital shortly after firefighters pulled her from her apartment on the 800 block of 24th Ave…
Gate City Bank Providing $2 Million to Moorhead Homeowners
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Gate City Bank made a special presentation this morning at the monthly Coffee with the Mayor in Moorhead. The bank presented a check for $2 million dollars…
Attorneys for Officer Charged in Killing of Philando Castile Want Change of Venue
RAMSEY COUNTY, Minn. -- Attorneys for the police officer charged with killing Philando Castile want a change of venue. They don't think their client, St. Anthony Officer Jeronimo Yanez, can get a fair trial in Ramsey County. He has…
Man Survives Crash Near Foxhome, Found 10 Hours Later
WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. -- A man who spent more than 10 hours in the wreckage of his pickup is hospitalized in Breckenridge. The Wilkin County Sheriff says the victim's pickup rolled on a county road 10 miles south of…
UPDATE: Woman Pulled from Moorhead Apartment Fire Has Died
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Moorhead woman has died after she was pulled from her burning apartment. The woman, whose name has not been released, was taken to Sanford Medical Center where she…
Minnesota Mom Fighting to Change Law that Set Her Son's Killer Free
MINNESOTA -- A Minnesota mom is fighting to change the law when it comes to sentencing guidelines when someone kills a child. Cynthia Sweats said when it comes to punishing someone for killing a child, the state is much too lenient.…
Naytahwaush Man Dead After Crash in Becker County
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. -- A Mahnomen County man is dead after rolling his vehicle seven miles north of Detroit Lakes. The Becker County Sheriff says 41-year-old Marvin Tibbetts, Jr. of Naytahwaush lost control of his vehicle on Highway 21 around…
Details Released in Dilworth Auto Yard Drug Bust
DILWORTH, Minn. -- New details behind a search warrant to investigate the Dilworth Auto Yard have been released. The eight page warrant explains how 217 pounds of marijuana was found inside the trunks of eight Ford Fusions. On Friday,…
Perham Man Reunited with 6-Year-Old Daughter in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Perham man who spent the last month searching for his daughter was reunited with her Monday night in Nashville. Brian Cooney was granted temporary custody of his daughter Claire, who is 6 years old, but…
Fire Damages House Near Georgetown
CLAY COUNTY, Minn. -- Fire damaged a house just west of Georgetown. Crews were called out around 3:45 this morning after smoke was seen coming from the attic of the house. Crews from Felton and Dilworth were able to…
Fargo Businessman Busted in Moorhead Sex Sting
MOORHEAD - A Fargo businessman is accused of trying to hire a minor for sex in Moorhead. Court documents say 60-year-old Alan Stokke arranged to have sex with an officer who posed as a 16-year-old girl on Backpage.com. The…
Thanks to Supporters, Search for Perham 6-Year-Old Traveled Beyond Community Borders
PERHAM, Minn. -- Brian Cooney, the Perham father who traveled to Tennessee to look for his daughter, is reuniting with the six-year-old tonight in Nashville. Many have been commenting with relief on our Facebook after we announced that she…
KVRR Weather
Most Popular
