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Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle added to Farm Aid

MINNEAPOLIS – Country star Kenny Chesney has been added to the lineup at the 40th Farm Aid concert at the University of Minnesota. Organizers say Chesney, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle are joining the performers on September 20 at Huntington…

7 Brew Coffee Drive-Thru opens in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Coffee and Italian soda lovers flocked to Moorhead for the opening of 7 Brew Coffee Monday, July 28. Lines for the drive-thru were long but steady as baristas went from car…

Blizzards in July

FARGO -- You might not think a blizzard in July is much of a miracle, but you'd be wrong. You can help make miracles happen this week on Miracle Treat Day, happening this Thursday. That's the…

Minnesotans push ahead with solar amid Trump opposition

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — More than 180 local households will see significantly lower energy bills after the solar array atop Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s new parking ramp powers up later this year. Abbott Northwestern — Twin Cities’ largest private…

Bringing the Sunshine, No Matter the Weather

FARGO -- Next week's forecast is all but guaranteed to bring some sunshine to the region, especially for children struggling with a cancer diagnosis. That's because it's the return of the annual "Sunshine Kids…

Scheels planning new location in Blaine, Minnesota

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Scheels is planning a new 250,000-square-foot sporting goods store to be opened in Blaine, Minnesota. Blaine will be the company’s second location in the Twin Cities metro and sixth in the state. The store is expected to…

Pet Connection: Meet Katya

MOORHEAD -- It's officially Katya, but why be so formal? After all, it only takes a few seconds for her to award you kisses and cuddles, so we'll call her by the name her foster…

A Building Dilemma for Local Home Builders

FARGO -- Tariffs on Canadian imports are creating new worries for the local home building industry as its leaders anticipate having to pass increased costs on to consumers. They're estimating the tariffs could add…

The race for Rep. Melissa Hortman’s former House seat begins

ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — As the deadline to file for candidacy passed Tuesday afternoon, three Democrats and one Republican sought the mantle of representing the district long served by the late Rep. Melissa Hortman.  Gov. Tim Walz called…

Fergus Falls names a new police chief

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Fergus Falls has a new police chief. Justin Paul landed the job on Monday after being one of three finalists interviewed last week. He has a 27-year career in law enforcement and currently serves as…