Detroit Lakes preparing for busy holiday weekend
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - Detroit Lakes is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend as thousands of people will make their way to the lakes area. "We always love the 4th of…
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JoJo's Suddenly Closes for Good in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Another restaurant has abruptly closed in the metro. JoJo's announcing on Facebook Monday that they had closed permanently. The casual Italian dining restaurant operators say they made the decision with a "heavy heart". They say…
Becker Co. Museum opens new Collin Peterson exhibit
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - The Becker County Museum welcomed a new exhibit this month. They added a new collection that honors the legacy of longtime Minnesota congressman, Collin Peterson. The collection was a collaboration…
Who Needs Lemonade When You've Got A Lefse Stand?
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) -- Move over lemonade stands, someone was running a lefse stand in Detroit Lakes. A grandma and her grandchildren were selling the delicious Norwegian specialty on the side of the street…
Farm Rescue Completes 1,000th Farm Assistance Case
PALESTINE, Ill. (KVRR) -- Farm Rescue marks a major milestone. The organization has completed its one-thousandth assistance case. Volunteers harvested a winter wheat crop at the farm of Brad Pifer in Palestine, Illinois. The farmstead,…
Firework Safety Protocols ahead of Independence Day
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-- Fireworks have always been a fun and festive way for families and friends to celebrate the biggest holiday of the summer. But, it's important to use fireworks properly to avoid injuries. "We…
Minnesota cannabis tax goes into effect July 1
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota cannabis retailers will soon charge a ten percent cannabis tax. It begins July 1st and currently only edible cannabinoid products and nonintoxicating topical products are legal to sell. The state…
Grand Forks man arrested in stabbing incident
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - A man is arrested in Grand Forks for allegedly stabbing another man. Police responded to 515 North 8th Street shortly after 5:00 this evening for someone who had been stabbed and the suspect fled. Forty-eight-year-old…
New partnership to combat youth mental health crisis
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota's Caring Foundation is partnering with Boys & Girls Club of the Red River Valley. The new partnership is set to combat the youth mental…
Minnesota Issues Record 23rd Air Quality Alert Due to Canadian Wildfires
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts Minnesota officials to issue a record 23rd air quality alert for much of the state through late Wednesday. Smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec moved into Minnesota late Monday. Ground-level…
Search is on for Wanted Murder Suspect in Becker County
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- The search is on for a man suspected of gunning down a man in his vehicle Sunday night in the village of Pine Point, about 30 minutes northeast of Detroit Lakes. Authorities are looking for…
Three Men Charged in Fatal Assault and Stabbing Saturday in Bemidji
BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) -- Three men from Detroit Lakes, Mahnomen and Waubun face charges after an 18-year-old was assaulted and stabbed multiple times in Bemidji. Officers arrived around 3:30 a.m. Saturday to find 18-year-old Andrew Fisher of rural Bemijdi…
Fargo man arrested after high-speed chase that ends in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A Fargo man was arrested Monday night following a high-speed chase that began north of Moorhead. Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting says it started around 9:17 p.m. when a deputy attempted to stop a driver in…
Fireworks Sales Begin In North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fireworks sales start Tuesday in North Dakota, one week ahead of the 4th of July. Fireworks can only be sold between June 27th and July 5th for Independence Day. It's illegal to use fireworks in Fargo. Most…
Bonanzaville Rolls Out Big Plans For the 4th of July
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- If you're still working on your 4th of July plans, you might want to consider stopping by Bonanzaville in West Fargo. The Cass County Historical Society museum complex is holding its annual old fashioned carnival…
Moorhead Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting Friday, Witness Talks About What He Saw
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Moorhead Police reveal the name of the 13-year-old that died from a gunshot wound on Friday night off of 19th street south. Police say the shooting that killed Zain Mezher was…
Carson Wentz Under Fire For Black Bear Hunt
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Former NFL and NDSU quarterback Carson Wentz is getting some backlash on social media over a hunting post. Wentz shared this picture to his Instagram page and one called wentzbrosoutdoors with Zach Wentz on Friday. Carson…
Moorhead Council Member Steve Lindaas Resigns for Role in Federal Government
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Changes are coming to the Moorhead City Council. It has accepted the resignation of Ward 4 Council Member Steve Lindaas and declared the seat vacant. The MSUM physics professor is leaving to work with the Department…
Bongards Creameries announce major expansion at Perham plant
PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) -- Bongards Creameries announces a major investment in its Perham plant. The expansion will increase overall plant capacity to 5.5 million pounds of milk per day. The latest investment includes expansion of the milk intake bays, cheese…
'Not something that should be majorly concerning' local medical experts react to new COVID-19 variant
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a new variant for COVID-19 has made it's way to the Midwest. As they are watching it in states like the Dakotas and…
Minnesota State University Moorhead Student Crowned Miss Minnesota
WELCH, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Minnesota State University Moorhead student is crowned Miss Minnesota. Twenty-two year-old Angelina Amerigo beat out around two dozen other women from across the state for the title Friday night at Treasure Island Casino. Amerigo picks…
Corps of Engineers to Complete the Demolition of Drayton Dam This Week
PEMBINA CO., N.D. (KVRR) -- Work to replace the Drayton Dam in Pembina County is nearing the halfway point as the Corps of Engineers completes its demolition this week. The two year project started last July as part of the…
National Weather Service Surveys Tornado Damage In Northwestern Minnesota
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- National Weather Service is surveying damage from a number of tornadoes on Saturday in northwestern Minnesota. One near Mahnomen was rated an EF3 with sustained winds between 136-160 miles per hour. Sheriff Josh Guenther says…
Man Serving Time in Bismarck for Cass County Crime Walks Away From Facility
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A man serving time at a minimum security facility in Bismarck for a crime in Cass County is wanted after walking away. North Dakota Department of Corrections reports that 54-year-old Russell Brown walked away from the…
Teenage boy dead after accidental shooting in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - A 13-year-old Moorhead, Minnesota boy died after an accidental shooting in Moorhead on Friday. Police say a group of juveniles were in a wooded area in the 1000-block of 19th St. South. A handgun was recovered…
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