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International Women’s Day Celebration

This is the fifth year Kondial Kel International has hosted an event commemorating the day.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Saturday was International Women’s Day, and the strong ladies of the area hosted an event that’s been growing in popularity every year. Kondial Kel International put on their annual celebration for the day, this year at Armory Events Center in Moorhead. There wre booths helmed by organizations like League of Women Voters and Planned Parenthood. There…

Tariffs Spark Worries About Decrease in Canadian Tourism

Experts say it's too soon to calculate the monetary value of lost revenue, but there has been anecdotal evidence that Canadians will choose not to spend money in America.

March 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…

UPDATE: Charges brought against White Earth officials were unfounded

The Chairman faces six charges, while the Secretary-Treasurer faces three.

March 2, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

UPDATE (2/28/25) : Charges brought against two elected White Earth Reservation officials were unfounded. Statement below: White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) acknowledges recent allegations regarding the conduct of certain elected officials and wishes to address these concerns directly with our citizens, stakeholders, and the broader community. As stewards of our sovereign nation, we take these matters with the utmost…

Attorney General Bondi Warns Minnesota, Maine and California To Follow Transgender Orders

February 26, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (FOX)– Attorney General Pam Bondi is warning California, Maine and Minnesota to comply with the federal antidiscrimination laws that require them to keep boys out of women’s sports or face legal action, Fox News has learned. Bondi sent letters to attorneys general in California, Maine and Minnesota Tuesday, first obtained by Fox News. “This Department of Justice will hold accountable states…

Minnesota State Senator Sponsoring Bill To Make Works By Music Legends Prince and Bob Dylan The State Songs

February 25, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would make state songs out of works by two homegrown musical legends. The bill would make Bob Dylan’s “Girl From the North Country,” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” official state songs. The bill would also make, “Hail, Minnesota!” written by two University of Minnesota students in 1904, an official state…

North Dakota Brewers Request Study To Be Conducted For THC Infused Beverages

February 25, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Two North Dakota brewers including a Fargo brewery are pushing for the possible legalization of THC infused beverages. Minnesota already allows such drinks. A study was requested by the North Dakota Brewers Guild. This comes at a time when in the last few months breweries in North Dakota have been shutting their doors. “Knowing that Minnesota…

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Annual Polar Fest Plunge in Detroit Lakes

The numbers were bigger than ever this year - over 200 participants and $70,000 raised.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KVRR) – Splashes and cheers rang out from in front of the Lakeside Tavern on Detroit Lake, as well over 200 congregated, coming in from far and wide to participate in a polar plunge, benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes. You saw plenty of themed costumes, excited but tentative groups – but also heartwarming…

‘Knock ’em Down for Jeromy Brown’ Reaches 6th Anniversary

The bowling tournament is held sometime in February every year because that's the month of Jeromy's birthday.

February 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sunset Lanes in Moorhead continues to be a hotbed for people who want to roll some strikes and raise money for good causes. The sixth annual Knock ’em Down with Jeromy Brown Charity Bowl took place this weekend. The entire alley was blocked off starting at 4 o clock Saturday and the lanes were filled with…

Breckenridge High School Forced to Forfeit Multiple Games

The Minnesota State High School League found that the program used an ineligible player in both basketball and football.

February 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Breckenridge basketball players in action.BRECKENRIDGE, MN – The Breckenridge High Cowboys have experienced a bit of an athletic setback, with both the boys’ basketball and football teams being forced to forfeit multiple games from their 2023-24 seasons. The official violation has not yet been confirmed, but sources say a player on the teams actually lived in Wahpeton and not in…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Lane of Traffic in Moorhead

The city says the lane will remain closed for a week while repairs take place.

February 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Crews work to repair the ruptured water main.MOORHEAD, MN – People in Moorhead are going to see some traffic restrictions over the coming week thanks to another water main break. This one is located on 8th Street South, between 4th and 5th Avenues near Gate City Bank. Crews have already started repair work on the ruptured water main. As a…