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LIVE: Swing Training with Roger Maris Jr.

FARGO -- You know what they say: it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing. And now, you can raise your backswing while you raise money to beat cancer at the second…

Jail in Fergus Falls again allowed to accept inmates after state sanctions

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Minnesota Dept. of Corrections has reinstated Class III status to the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls. Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons says he was notified of the reinstatement. It allows the jail to keep…

FM Visitor Bureau Ad Campaign Highlights LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A social media advertising campaign highlights the F-M Convention and Visitor’s Bureau list of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in the area. The list is made up of businesses that have tagged themselves…

Attempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who's facing a felony burglary charge failed on a tie vote Wednesday. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, was absent as the Senate reconvened…

Moorhead To Hold Simulated Chemical Leak Training

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- If you're in Moorhead on Thursday and Friday you might see crews responding to a simulated chemical leak. Moorhead Public Service and Moorhead Fire Department are conducting the emergency response training. There will be a series…

Former Metro Flood Diversion Director Joel Paulsen says his resignation was forced

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- In texts obtained by KVRR Local News, former Executive Director of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority Joel Paulsen said he believes that Board Chair Shelly Carlson and Chief Counsel John Shockley…

Fourth Graders Take In A Day At The Symphony at Concordia College

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Area fourth graders get a taste of the symphony at Concordia College. Memorial Auditorium hosting three "Young People's Concerts" performed by the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra. For many of these kids, it's…

Two Men Appear in Court Accused of Selling Fentanyl To An Undercover Officer in Halstad, MN

NORMAN CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Two men are arrested after one of them sold 75 M30 fentanyl pills to an undercover officer in Halstad, Minnesota. Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force arrested Charlee Fugleberg last Thursday on drug charges.…

Gardening safety as the warmer temps start to set in

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With the warmer temperatures hitting the Red River Valley, that means more and more people are going to hit the gardens. But gardening can be taxing on the body, especially if…

Dilworth City Council votes to offer Chief position to Acting Police Chief

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) -- Dilworth has chosen a new police chief. The city council voted Monday night to offer the position to Acting Police Chief Hunter Rawson. Last month, the council offered the spot to Milwaukee Police Lieutenant Justin Carloni…

LIVE: 3rd Annual Asian Night Market

FARGO -- Are you hungry for a little more diversity in your life? Then get ready for the food, the 'fits, and the fun, because the Asian Night Market is back for its third year.…

American Crystal Sugar fined $350,000 for environmental violations

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says American Crystal Sugar Company violated several air quality conditions, including releasing more hydrogen sulfide and particulate matter than its permit allows. The violations occurred between 2020 and 2022…

State Senator Releases Statement After Being Charged With Breaking Into Stepmother's Detroit Lakes House

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota has been charged with burglary for breaking into her stepmother's house in Detroit Lakes and made her first appearance. She was released without bail on terms of having…

Governor Walz Appoints Two New Justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz announces the appointments of two new justices to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Theodora Gaïtas will replace the Honorable Margaret H. Chutich who announced her retirement in January. Sara…

Pests arrive earlier than expected in the FM metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - No one likes to deal with the creepy crawlies that can get into our homes and gardens during the summer months. And this year, those bugs have shown up earlier than…

LIVE: Potluck and Poetry

FARGO -- It's food for thought. International Potluck is serving up delicious food with a side of poetry this time around. The 8-year-old organization formed to bring people together across cultures to share a…

State senator from Woodbury arrested for burglary in Detroit Lakes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A state senator and former broadcast meteorologist was arrested on suspicion of burglary early Monday in the northwestern Minnesota city of Detroit Lakes, police said. Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, 49, of Woodbury, was being held in the…