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21 charged with trafficking drugs in northern Minnesota

DULUTH, Minn. - Members of a drug-trafficking organization have been charged with transporting and distributing fentanyl and heroin in northern Minnesota. Duluth police say that between June and December of 2021, traffickers brought large amounts of drugs from Illinois to…

Research shows heart and brain diseases are linked

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Heart Association. At this time every year, researchers publish reviews of studies related to the condition. This…

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Introduced As New Vikings GM

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) -- A new era for the Minnesota Vikings begins as Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is introduced as the team's new general manager. The 40-year-old coming to Minnesota on a 4-year deal, reportedly worth $12 million. The new GM got…

RCMP Identifies Four Bodies Found Near Emerson, Manitoba

EMERSON, MB (KVRR) -- Royal Canadian Mounted Police release the identities of four people found frozen to death near Emerson, Manitoba last week. Members of the Patel family range in age from 3 to 39. Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, a 39-year-old…

Rural Wyndmere family escapes house fire

WYNDMERE, N.D (KVRR-KFGO) - Fire destroyed a home in Richland County early Thursday. County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the fire was reported shortly before 4:00 a.m. at the residence located 5 miles southeast of Wyndmere. Two adults and…

Postal Service apologizes to Moorhead residents for mail delays

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - The Postal Service is apologizing to Moorhead area residents who say they've been waiting several days for mail deliveries and home pickup service. "Local management is aware of delivery issues in Moorhead...and is taking steps to…

Update: I-94 re-opens, drivers urged to use caution

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Eastbound Interstate 94 was temporarily closed between Evansville and Brandon Thursday due to jackknifed semis. Drivers are being urged to slow down and travel with caution.  Conditions are slippery across the region due to blowing snow…

Pet Connection: Meet The 7 One-Der Dogs

  We've got a different style Pet Connection this week. Our friends at 4 Luv of Dog rescue have a special event this weekend featuring dogs that normally can't make it to normal events.…

North Dakota's economy showing signs of recovery

FARGO - A new analysis says North Dakota’s economy is showing signs of recovery and growth. The quarterly outlook report done by North Dakota State University is predicting growth for wages and salaries, as well as a growing labor force,…

Bismarck man charged with endangering quadriplegic brother

BISMARCK, N.D. - Prosecutors say a Bismarck man has been charged with endangering his disabled brother by leaving him dehydrated and hungry in a soiled bed. Thirty-three-year-old Dondarro Watts made an initial appearance in court Tuesday on a felony charge…

Two die after South Fargo house fire

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Two people die in a house fire in South Fargo. Crews were called around 5:00 Wednesday morning to 1418 Second Avenue South. One person found in the home…

Vikings Hire Kwesi Adofo-Mansah as General Manager

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- (Vikings PR) The Minnesota Vikings have named Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (kway-see uh-doe-foe men-suh) as the team’s new general manager. Adofo-Mensah will lead the team’s football operation after spending the past two seasons as the Vice President of Football Operations…

Fargo South coach fired for inappropriate communications

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - An assistant football and basketball coach at Fargo South High School has been fired. Fargo Public Schools officials say Fabrice Nolen was fired for inappropriate communications with students on social media. Nolen was fired on Monday. School…

Non-citizens, ex-felons can vote in Minnesota precinct causes

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota DFL says people who are not eligible to participate in elections will be allowed to vote in the party's caucus and convention process. Minnesotans who are Dreamers, non-citizen immigrants and ex-felons who served…

Biden shuts down lease renewals for proposed Minnesota mine

WASHINGTON - The Biden administration has canceled a move by former President Donald Trump to renew mineral rights leases for a proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Trump had signed an order a month before the 2020 election…

Update: Two dead following Fargo house fire

FARGO (KVRR) - Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital.  The body of…

South Dakota House committee approves trans athlete ban

PIERRE, S.D. - A South Dakota House committee on Wednesday approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the…

Fargo City Commissioner Gehrig will not run for reelection

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig announced Wednesday that he will not to run for reelection. Gehrig says he wants to spend more time with his family and concentrate on the remaining four years in his military career.…

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

WASHINGTON - Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, giving President Joe Biden an opening he pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court. The 83-year-old Breyer's departure won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on…

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