Minnesota News

Changing Education Landscape Brings An End to Tri-College

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Tri-College University will be no more as of December 31, 2024. Leaders say the decision stems from a higher education environment that has changed significantly since its inception. The consortium of Concordia College, MSUM, NDSU, M…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Sweetie

FARGO -- Just look at the cute little stocking stuffer we found ourselves for the holidays. If you're looking for something sweet, Sweetie's your girl. She's a five and a half year old DSH…

Hulu Documentary Features Moorhead Lawmaker

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) - The New Hulu Documentary We Live Here: The Midwest features some local talent. State Representative Heather Keeler of Moorhead and her family were featured in the documentary. The show highlights the…

LIVE: Helping Homeless Youth

FARGO -- A youth homeless activist is sharing his story of life on the street to help other kids struggling in the metro this morning. Josh Bell works for Youthworks now, helping kids who…

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy Launch EV Charging Ports Initiative

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- Ford Pro and Xcel Energy are launching the 30x30 initiative. The commercial division within Ford Motor Company is teaming up with the electric provider to deploy 30,000 electric charging ports by 2030. They will be placed in…

New Minnesota State Seal To Feature A Loon

ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) -- The new official Great Seal of the State of Minnesota will feature a loon. The State Emblems Redesign Commission has unanimously voted to move forward with this design. The designer says this emblem features the…

Holiday Season Brings Out More Porch Pirates

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Porch pirates are an issue year round but with the holiday season approaching there are a lot more packages for the taking. With many comments and videos being posted online…

Walz Elected Chair of Democratic Governors Association

PHOENIX (KVRR) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been elected chair of the Democratic Governors Association. In that role, he will have his eye on elections across the country and gain more national exposure. He was elected to the post…

Moorhead Police grieves as K9 Zeke unexpectedly dies

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Moorhead Police Department is grieving after a police K9 passed away unexpected K9 Zeke had an acute medical emergency while at home over the weekend. Police say Officer Brett Musich took Zeke to the emergency…

Man identified in Fatal Becker County Crash on Highway 59

BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- A Detroit Lakes man killed in a crash on Highway 59 on Friday afternoon has been identified. Minnesota State Patrol says 36-year-old Timothy Mitchell crossed the center line and crashed into a semi. Mitchell died…

Wahpeton Man Killed in Highway 75 Crash Identified

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Wahpeton man who was killed in a crash on Highway 75 in Clay County on Friday evening has been identified as 60-year-old Steven Tetzlaff. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at the 60th Avenue…

2023 Holiday Lights Parade draws huge crowds

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - There’s nothing like it, the holiday lights parade in downtown Fargo and Moorhead. The region’s official start to the holiday celebrations. You have it all here, the lights, the music, the crowds…

Managing Holiday Financial Stress

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With Christmas lists getting longer Doctors at Sanford sit down to give some tips to help relieve that financial stress this holiday season. The holiday season can be a taxing time on our wallets. From gift…