MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Current Minnesota state Rep. Heather Keeler announced her run for Congress on social media. Keeler is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District to challenge republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach next November. Keeler has been representing Moorhead as the state representative for the past five years. On a post, she says, “After careful and prayerful consideration, I’m…
MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The federal government shutdown continues to stretch on, and community members and legislators are speaking out regarding its negative impacts. Labor union leaders organized a press conference, held at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead on Wednesday afternoon. Many people spoke, from a librarian in Climax, Minnesota who volunteers at her local food pantry to a representative…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…
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 individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who have to overcome discrimination and are attempting to establish lives in their communities throughout the Midwest. Keeler was elected…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Local leaders say most people demand more affordable housing, diversity and more options for senior living. “Affordability, as we’ve been talking about, is the largest barrier to home ownership. 60% of residents don’t have enough money for downpayment. 55% can’t find an affordable home to purchase,” says Lisa Bode, the Government Affairs Director for the City…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Republican Party Chairman David Hann calls a Facebook post by DFL State Representative Heather Keeler of Moorhead, “racist.” The Republican Party shared an article by Alpha News claiming she made a post on her personal page. It references native children that says, in part, quote, “I’m sick of white Christians adopting our babies and rejoicing….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesotans remain passionate about some house and senate bills in the legislature including gun and ammunition storage, paid family leave and abortion. They participated in a town hall at Moorhead Public Library hosted by DFL State Senator Rob Kupec. Kupec’s critics were vocal about government overreach regarding gun control while supporters backed him for supporting bills…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The White Earth Veterans and Honor Guard, City of Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead and the American Legion shared the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. “I was asked when I was in the Air Force ‘What are you serving for? They took land, they took your people’s lives.’ I said ‘Yeah, we’re fighting for our land…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Moorhead area candidates share their visions for the city and state at a League of Women Voters candidate forum. Mayor Shelly Carlson and Kevin Nese Shores shared their policies for Moorhead. Minnesota Legislative District Four Democrats Rob Kupec, Heather Keeler and John Hest shared their ideas unopposed since Republican candidates Dan Bohmer, Lynn Helmrast and Jim…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) – People from Moorhead to Detroit Lakes take part in a town hall to hear from their state senator and representatives. Minnesota has the only divided Legislature in the country, so passing anything requires some comprise. People wanted to know how State Senator Kent Eken and State Representatives Paul Marquart and Heather Keeler would like the Legislature to…
