FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Heavy smoke and haze fill the Red River Valley as Canadian wildfires continue to burn. “Well, it’s pretty smoky, and I can feel it,” said Dawn of Sauk Centre who is visiting Moorhead. “My eyes burn. I kind of have a little cough. It’s very uncomfortable.” Uncomfortable and according to the U.S. Air Quality Index, the…
TOKYO – Minnesota’s own Sunisa Lee became the fifth straight American woman to claim the Olympic title in the women’s all-around. She edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil in an entertaining and hotly contested final while Simone Biles watched from the stands. The St. Paul native’s total of 57.433 points was just enough to top Andrade. The Brazilian earned the first…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota health officials are warning that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus now accounts for more than 75% of the state’s new COVID-19 cases. And they say it’s a serious threat to unvaccinated people as the state’s case numbers head back up. Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director, says the delta variant has gone from…
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota has officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles. The “clean car” rules published Monday in the State Register take effect in 2024 with the 2025 model year. They’ll require manufacturers and dealers to supply more electric vehicles. The Walz administration says the rules will lead to cleaner air and…
LE CENTER, Minn. – Four people have died and four others have been hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision in south central Minnesota. Seven people from California were in a Ford Expedition that collided with a pickup truck in Le Sueur County about 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say four people in the Expedition were killed and three passengers in the SUV…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – Ongoing protests over the Enbridge Energy Pipeline project in northwestern Minnesota have prompted the state patrol and DOT to close a section of highway. The eight-mile stretch of State Highway 32 between Thief River Falls and St. Hilaire will remain closed until further notice. The agencies say the highway has become extremely congested with…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – 2021 All-Star Nelson Cruz is no longer a Twin. Minnesota announced the 41-year-old and AA pitcher Calvin Faucher have been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for AAA pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman. Cruz had a one year $13 million contract with the Twins. In his three years with the ballclub, he hit .304, hit 76…
WADENA, Minn. — A 39-year-old man is dead in an ATV crash in rural Wadena, Minnesota. The crash was reported around 6:30 Wednesday night. Authorities found the man unresponsive near his ATV and lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful. They say it appears he lost control on a dirt road. The man’s name is being withheld while family members are notified. Categories:…
ST. PAUL, MN (AP) — The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows 72% of Minnesota is currently experiencing severe drought. That’s up from last week, when 52% of the state was considered to be in severe drought. Minnesota Public Radio News reports the news is startling, since at the start of June, less than 1% of the state had severe drought…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Monday kicked off Design Week which will be filled with community events for you to share your perspective and ideas on the future of Moorhead. People were able to learn about the comprehensive plan process, give their draft vision for the city, and express their best ideas on enhancing focused areas of the city. The festival featured…
