Rotary Clubs Work to Eradicate Polio
FARGO (KVRR) -- Rotary Clubs in the F-M area are working together to eradicate polio. The fundraising is part of an effort by Rotary International which has been working towards a polio-free world for nearly…
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Fosston officials say a survey provides misinformation in dispute with Essentia Health
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl says a survey being sent to area residents is meant to "sway public opinion" about its dispute with Essentia Health. The closure of the labor and delivery unit goes to arbitration this…
Minnesota man guilty in fatal stabbing of teen on Wisconsin river, jury finds
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) — A 54-year-old Minnesota man was convicted Thursday in the slaying of a high school student and stabbing of four other people who were tubing on a western Wisconsin river. A Wisconsin circuit court jury found Nicolae Miu guilty…
Fargo Police arrest man after responding to hostage situation
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Lakeville, Minnesota man is arrested after Fargo Police respond to a hostage situation. Officers were sent to the 2600 block of 14th Street South on Monday when the victim texted her employer, saying she couldn't…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Sakari
Sakari is stronger than she looks, in more ways than one. She came in to the 4 Luv of Dog shelter scared, withdrawn, and not interested in being touched at all. But within a short…
UPDATE: Two Deputies Shot But Have Non-Life-Threatening Injuries, Gunman Dead in Minnetonka, MN
MINNETONKA, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9/CNN: 8pm UPDATE) -- Two Hennepin County sheriff's deputies were shot while serving a warrant and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka. The shootout happened just before 11:20 a.m.…
Red Lake Nation's Red Lake Inc. To Join Trade Mission to India
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- Red Lake Nation's Red Lake, Inc. will be participating in a trade mission to New Delhi, India at the end of the month. Red Lake is one of nearly four dozen businesses and organizations that will…
Pennington and Itasca County Attorneys Named To Ninth Judicial District
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota's Ninth Judicial District is getting two new judges. Gov. Tim Walz has appointed Matti Adam and Seamus Duffy to the bench. They will be replacing Judge Darlene Rivera Spalla in Mahnomen County and Judge Shari…
Local schools team up to fill the void of Tri-College closure
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Three local schools are teaming up to fill the void left behind by the closure of Tri-College University. NDSU, Concordia and MSUM are hosting high school counselors from the Twin Cities…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - April is recognized as Alcohol Awareness Month. According to MedLinePlus, about 18 million adults have an alcohol use disorder. This means their drinking causes distress and harm. AUD is a disease…
Bemidji Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor In Roseau County
ROSEAU CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- A Bemidji man is accused of sexually abusing a young girl in Roseau County between 2016 and 2019. 35-year-old Jonathan Johnson is charged with two felony counts of criminal sexual conduct. The 11-year-old female victim…
Postal Service Proposes Raising First-Class Letter Postage By A Nickel To 73 Cents
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- The cost to send a letter could be going up, again. U.S. Postal Service wants to raise the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp to 73 cents from 68 cents. Metered letters would see a…
Wadena woman who exposed herself at restaurant sentenced
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) - A Wadena woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for disorderly conduct for causing a disturbance at a New York Mills restaurant in late February. Thirty-eight-year-old Nicole Shoultz was accused of exposing herself…
Moorhead Council Approves Additional Plans for Reimagine Romkey Park & Pool Project
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead City Council has unanimously approved additional plans for the Reimagine Romkey Park and Pool Project. They approved a budget adjustment, architect and engineering services and will advertise for a construction manager. In addition to a…
Coastal Television acquires Fox affiliates in North Dakota, Minnesota
FARGO (KVRR) - Coastal Television Broadcasting Group has closed on its purchase of North Dakota television stations KVRR, Fargo, KJRR, Jamestown, KNRR, Pembina, and Minnesota television stations KBRR, Thief River Falls, and KQDS, Duluth. The sellers, Red River Broadcast Co., LLC…
House Fire in Fosston, Minnesota Under Investigation
FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) -- A house fire in Fosston, Minnesota is under investigation. It was reported Friday morning just after 9:30 at 718 1st Street East. Police say the only occupant of the house was able to escape without injury.…
Winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.3 billion sold in Portland, Oregon
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months. The single ticket — revealed following a delay of…
LIVE: Spotlight on Small Business
FARGO -- Small businesses give so much of any city its character. And their owners work hard to keep local money in the local community. That's part of why Spotlight Media is shining a spotlight…
Hopkins Woman Killed While On Safari In Africa After Elephant Rams Vehicle
ZAMBIA (KVRR/KFGO) -- A Hopkins, Minnesota woman was killed after the vehicle she was in while on safari was attacked by an elephant. The incident occurred on Saturday at a national park in Zambia, Africa. Investigators say 80-year-old Gail Mattson…
Concordia College hosts Heitkamp and Schafer Talk about Political Civility
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - North Dakota politicians from across the aisle are joining forces to bring back political civility. Former Democratic U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Former Republican Governor Ed Schafer held talks at…
Man Arrested For Taking Money from Starbucks Cash Register in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Police are investigating a theft at Starbucks on Highway 10 and 32nd Avenue. It happened around 7 p.m. They say an employee left the cash register open and a man grabbed the cash out of…
NDSU nursing grad honored by Minnesota State Patrol for her help during a crisis
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - A Minneapolis woman stepped up in a huge way to help those in need. Emily Kunkel, a nurse who graduated from NDSU in 2021, was on the road when she saw two…
UND Athletics Partners With Sanford Health For Student-Athlete Care
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- Sanford Health is becoming the official physician provider for UND student-athletes. The partnership is effective July 1. UND Athletics Director Bill Chaves says they are looking forward to working with Sanford Health to improve athletic…
Dilworth man accused of Stolen Valor; collected over $100k in Veteran’s benefits
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – A Dilworth man is accused of Stolen Valor in Federal Court. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Bemidji says Mikhail Wicker, 37, falsely claimed to be a decorated marine veteran in order to collect benefits from the…
Charges Dropped Against Suspect in Bemidji Rape Case After DNA Doesn't Match
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) -- Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a man suspected in a reported gang rape in Bemidji last fall after DNA tests came back without a match. Oscar Luna of Texas was charged with criminal sexual conduct after…
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