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Shed Destroyed by Fire in Douglas County

The cause of the fire is still under investigation; foul play is not suspected.

December 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

EVANSVILLE, MN (KVRR) – A homeowner’s storage shed is a complete loss following an early-morning fire in Douglas County. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received report of the fire just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Randy Bitzan, living on County Road 16 NW, said his storage shed was ablaze. The Millerville Fire Department responded to the scene,…

Paid Leave Set To Begin In Minnesota In 2026

Paid Leave for Minnesota Workers Begins January 1

Some were curious if seasonal employees like teachers would be able to get paid leave for time periods they already planned to not work.

December 11, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Starting January 1st, Minnesota will be the 13th state in the U.S. to have a paid family and medical leave program. Paid leave allows for Minnesota workers to take 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave – capped at 20 weeks in a single year in total. It’s only partial wage replacement…

Minnesota farmers and rural communities hit hard by rising energy prices

December 11, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota farmers and rural communities have been hit hard again this year with an increase in their electricity bills. Minnesota Department of Commerce spoke with two Minnesota farmers who say they have turned to solar power for their daily energy. But many people say they are cutting costs by cutting back on medications or food. The deputy…

Law Enforcement Cautions Drivers Due To Inclement Weather Conditions

Law enforcement cautions drivers due to high winds and icy roads

December 9, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since early Tuesday morning, road conditions have been treacherous for many drivers. With many reports of cars sliding off the roads and crashing. “Traffic speeds are really, really reduced. We’re having trouble keeping some of those vehicles on the roadway. Our troopers are responding to a bunch of jackknifed semis, and vehicles are spinning off the…

Fire Nearly Destroys Trailer in Douglas County

Authorities say the American Red Cross was brought in to assist the homeowner, who may be displaced as a result of the blaze.

December 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

OSAKIS, MN – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a man’s trailer suffered significant fire damage after a routine procedure went awry. Authorities say they responded to the property of 52-year-old Scott Witt just before 4 P.M. on December 5. Witt had been attempting to thaw water lines underneath his trailer when its insulation caught on fire. The Osakis Fire…

Minnesota’s budget and economic forecast shows current surplus with a looming deficit

December 4, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota’s budget and economic outlook remains stable in the current biennium. State officials are predicting a surplus of nearly $2.5 billion in the current biennium, but a $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 budget. The Minnesota Management and Budget Office says a better-than-expected fiscal year close and higher near-term revenue collections, partially offset by increased…

MyPillow’s Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor

December 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FILE – MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell speaks to reporters outside federal court in Washington, June 24, 2021. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, a federal judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against the MyPillow chief executive in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the U.S. 2020 elections and tipped…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz under scrutiny for state fraud allegations

December 2, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny after an estimated $1 billion of fraud has occurred during his time in office. The spotlight on Minnesota on a national level has grown after more than seventy people were indicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud case. Many government officials, including President Donald Trump, have called out Walz…

U.S. Treasury investigating Minnesota tax dollars possibly linked to Al-Shabaab

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

@SecScottBessent/X WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/FOX9) — U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans’ tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation via social media writing it was initiated due to concerns over the management of funds under the Biden Administration and Gov. Tim Walz. He says Treasury is working…

Fargo Public Works Attempting to Restore Roads to Normalcy

The first snow of the season led to significant ice accumulation throughout the metro.

November 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The snow came in with a vengeance on November 25 – dumping 3.1 inches on a Fargo that hadn’t seen any significant accumulation the entire Fall. That, combined with the other weather conditions, made it difficult for city plowers to get to work. “We have to wait for the wind to shut down. Because as long…