'Not normal year for ice conditions': Ice problems in Lakes Country
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - This winter has been a warm one across the region, which means the ice is pretty thin on the lakes and rivers. Most lakes across the region are frozen…
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Gunshot injury in Moorhead ruled accidental
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Police have ruled a shooting that injured a 17-year-old teen Sunday as accidental. A spokesman says the teen was walking in the 1200 block of 34th Street Circle South around 5 p.m. with a concealed…
New charges filed against man whose arson conviction was overturned in Detroit Lakes
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - An Elk River, Minnesota man whose arson conviction was overturned by the Minnesota Court of Appeals is facing new charges in connection with a 2018 fire in Detroit Lakes. Gary Bogatz Jr. was convicted of…
Lucky Minnesota Millionaire Raffle Winners Were Sold West and South of the Twin Cities
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) -- The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle winners have been drawn and the two biggest prizes go to tickets bought near the Twin Cities. Two tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Delano, west of Minneapolis and in…
Owners of The Freez plan to sell store but with one condition
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- The owners of a local ice cream shop are planning to sell, but want the store to stay open. The owners of The Freez in Moorhead, located on 19th Street…
Minnesota will welcome in new laws for 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota is releasing new laws at the start of 2024. The state is unloading the largest tax-cut package in state history including cuts for social security tax for couples…
Moorhead teen suffers gunshot injury to his leg
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Police are investigating a gunshot injury. Officers responded to the 1200 block of 34 Street Circle South at 5 p.m. to male who had been shot in the leg. The 17-year-old was taken to local…
Lend a Hand Up gives holiday boost to 34 families before Christmas
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A holiday boost is given out to dozens of families before Christmas this year. Lend A Hand Up announces they were able to give out $1,200 each to 34 families in Cass, Clay and Becker counties…
Vehicle restriction on Upper Red Lake
BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) -- Vehicles are barred from going on Upper Red Lake. The move went into effect at sunset on December 30. Beltrami County officials say this decision has been made after several incidents where people became stranded…
Man's Body Recovered From Lake of the Woods
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 78-year-old John Frey of Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin. BAUDETTE, Minn. (KFGO) – Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office in northern Minnesota says a man’s body has been recovered from Lake of…
Woman sues dentist after 4 root canals, 8 dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota woman has sued her dentist after receiving four root canals, eight dental crowns and 20 fillings in a single visit that she says led to her disfigurement. Kathleen Wilson filed the lawsuit last week in…
'We're about 90% complete': Moving Into New Moorhead High School Almost Done
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Excitement is in the air as crews continue the moving process into the new Moorhead High School. They are days away from having students flood the area, so they are racing…
After setback, sleigh rides back on at M.B. Johnson Park
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Despite being impacted by the freezing rain, sleigh rides are back on at M.B. Johnson Park in Moorhead. People are able to get out and enjoy the slightly warmer winter weather…
Flood Threat Has Pedestrian Bridge Being Raised at Lindenwood and Gooseberry Parks
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- You don't see this in December: the pedestrian bridge between Lindenwood Park in Fargo and Gooseberry Park in Moorhead is going to be raised Friday. It is being taken out of service until the threat of…
Two Men Are Safe After ATV Goes Through Ice on Upper Red Lake
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Two men are safe after falling through the ice on an ATV on Upper Red Lake. Beltrami County dispatch received a call from the fishermen around 7:30 this morning. They said they were able to…
Christmas Day Ice Storm Hits the Region, Causing Power Outages
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR:5PM Update) -- It's a Christmas Day ice storm. That has the National Weather Service upgrading it's winter weather watch to an Ice Storm Warning for Barnes, Cass, Ransom, Sargent, Richland Counties. Significant icing expected. Total ice…
Pedestrian Hit & Killed In Park Rapids on Friday Night
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) -- A man walking in Park Rapids is hit by a vehicle and later dies at a hospital. Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Friday night just before 6 o'clock when 68-year-old Willard Pietila was…
'A whole family needs to be on board': Why pets as gifts for Christmas should not be a rash decision
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Dogs are an iconic pet for most families across the globe. And some get them as a gift for Christmas, but that can prove to be a problem. Because some people…
Holiday travels to ramp up this weekend
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - We are days away from Christmas, which means holiday travel is going to be extremely busy this weekend. Despite those challenges, it is important to remember safety and guidelines to make…
Annual Eggnog Chugging Championship at Park Christian School
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The annual Eggnog Chugging Championship was held at Park Christian School in Moorhead. The contestants were tasked with drinking the eggnog, and the three fastest then grab the containers of the…
Wags Stay N Play hosts pictures with Santa
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- With Christmas right around the corner, dogs are able to get their chance with Santa, too. At Wags Stay N Play in Moorhead, Santa makes an appearance to take pictures…
Cougar killed on interstate is headed for taxidermy
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- A cougar that was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Interstate 394 in Minneapolis may soon go on display in the city. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says the animal will be…
River Keepers will host Winter Solstice Walk Thursday
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- The winter solstice is tomorrow and River Keepers is hosting an evening walk. The Winter Solstice Walk is tomorrow at M.B. Johnson Park in Moorhead from 5:30 to 8 PM. This event…
The Salvation Army will host Annual Christmas Meal
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- We're two days away from The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army holding its annual Christmas meal. It's set for Friday, December 22 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm located at 304 Roberts Street, downtown Fargo. This event aims…
New Native-Language Signage Coming to Region
This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2023 provided by Sarah Burks shows a paper mockup of the street signs that will go up next year in some parts of Cambridge, Mass. and include the language of…
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