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GOP lawmakers introduce impeachment articles against Gov. Walz, AG Ellison

March 2, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

Courtesy: FOX 9ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — GOP lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced articles of impeachment against Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The two house resolutions include House Resolution 6 against Gov. Walz and House Resolution 7 against Ellison. They claim corrupt conduct by both democratic leaders. The resolution accuses Walz of “violating his constitutional oath…

Historic Dairy Queen In Moorhead Opens On March 1st For 77th Year

Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Opens March 1st for 77th Year of Business

The time-honored tradition goes on regardless of weather - but temperatures in the mid-teens are mild compared to some the restaurant has faced in the past.

March 1, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Even though the operation looks seamless from the outside, it takes a lot of work to get the historic Moorhead Dairy Queen prepared for its annual opening. “Basically two weeks ago is when we started,” explained owner Troy DeLeon. “We start with soft serve, and we start making dilly bars, because we have to make them,…

Minnesota Legislators, Activists Push For School Phone Ban

Minnesota Considers School Cell Phone Ban

The ban is not quite as encompassing as that of North Dakota; a concession lawmakers said was necessary in order to get an official piece of legislation on the books.

February 26, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Katrina Ball, a co-lead for the Distraction Free Schools Policy Project in Minnesota, initially focused on a cell phone ban for her local school district in Battle Lake. Quickly, though, she came to find that a tedious and ineffective method for policy change. “If we wait for all 330+ school districts to come to the same…

JD Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns

February 25, 2026

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of public funds. Medicaid is the U.S. health care safety net for low-income Americans. As of late 2025, nearly 70 million…

Search For Isadora Wengel Moves To Battle Lake

Search for Isadora Wengel Continues in Battle Lake

Not only did police spot a vehicle allegedly driven by their prime suspect in Otter Tail County, but that same suspect also went to high school in Battle Lake.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – Joshua Hite, the man who stands accused of Isadora Wengel, is from the Battle Lake region, so it is possible he disposed of her remains around that area. If that’s the case – locals want to make sure they do their part to help. “This shouldn’t be the highlight of the news about Battle Lake,”…

Local Brewery Says Tariffs Are Causing Business To Be Unpredictable

Moorhead brewery owner wants more stability, predictability amid rising tariffs

February 16, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Rising tariffs over the last year have affected how one brewery owner has run his business. And he says there needs to be more stability and predictability moving forward. “When we don’t have those things, it makes it a lot harder for us to make good, solid business decisions. We cannot absorb hits before taking risks…

Pursuit Crosses State Lines; Driver Taken into Custody

The Cass County Sheriff's Office says that 39-year-old Nicholas Wessels fled a traffic stop after deputies attempted to arrest him for active warrants.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS and CLAY COUNTIES, N.D. and MN (KVRR) – A 39-year-old Moorhead man is in custody at the Clay County Jail after authorities say he led them on a pursuit that crossed the North Dakota – Minnesota border. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the situation began just before 3 A.M. on February 14, when a deputy conducted a traffic…

Help at a Hard Time for Giving Hearts Day

February 10, 2026

Emily Welker,

FARGO — It’s one of the toughest times of life for any family to grapple with. And this year, the regional hospice nonprofit Hearts in Action is asking for your fundraising help to keep their mission of keeping sick folks comfortable at home going strong, ahead of Giving Hearts Day. It was known for forty years in our region as…

Dr. Jeff Johnson suspends gubernatorial campaign after daughter was stabbed to death in St. Cloud

February 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: Vote for Jeff JohnsonST. CLOUD (KVRR/FOX9) — Dr. Jeff Johnson has suspended his campaign for governor of Minnesota after the shocking death of his daughter. Police say 22-year-old Hallie Tobler was stabbed and killed by her husband in an apartment in St. Cloud on Saturday night. He was injured by what police believe were self-inflicted stab wounds. Hallie died…

Dr. Scott Jensen withdraws from race for governor of Minnesota and jumps into state auditor race

February 9, 2026

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9) — Dr. Scott Jensen announces that he is exiting his campaign for governor and instead will run for state auditor. In a social media post, the Republican says “we need to declare war on waste, fraud and abuse” in Minnesota. He also says it’s time to protect your paycheck. Jensen was the GOP nominee for governor in 2022…