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White Earth Nation releases results of economic and social impact study for proposed Moorhead casino

Proposed casino location near I-94 & Highway 336 OGEMA, Minn. (KVRR) — White Earth Nation is moving ahead with bringing a casino to Moorhead. The tribe has released the results of its economic and social impact study. They say the cost to construct the casino along I-94 and State Highway 336 is estimated at $176.8 million. The project will employ…

Fischbach wins GOP endorsement while Osberg secures DFL endorsement in MN 7th District

Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) / Erik Osberg (DFL)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach has won the backing of the Minnesota GOP 7th District. She was endorsed during the district convention on Saturday in Marshall, Minnesota over challenger Dave Hughes of Karlstad. Hughes won the endorsement in 2016 and 2018 but lost both races. Fischbach was endorsed in 2020…

Moorhead Man Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder

The Moorhead Police Department says 40-year-old Roel Rivera purposefully struck a man with his car, leaving that man in critical condition.

MOORHEAD, MN – A suspect is in custody following a late-night person versus vehicle collision that resulted in critical injuries for the victim. The Moorhead Police Department says the incident occurred just before midnight on April 24. Officers responded to a call of a person being struck by a vehicle. The department says that while investigating, they learned that the…

Snap Dragon Asian Buffet announces plans to close

Moorhead restaurant Snap Dragon will have its last day on May 18th.MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Snap Dragon Asian Buffet is announcing they will be closing it’s doors after serving the community for over 20 years. Snap Dragon broke the news to its customers on social media late Monday night. The owners made the decision to close in order to spend more…

Carlson to remain in Mn House District 4A race after losing DFL endorsement to Yoney

Shelly Carlson / Erika YoneyMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson says she is staying in the race for Minnesota House District 4A and plans to take part in the Democratic primary on August 11. Carlson lost the DFL endorsement over the weekend to political newcomer Erika Yoney. She is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and says there are no…

Moorhead Celebrates Grand Opening of The Loop, New Library

The multi-purpose building is designed to serve as a community hub for decades to come.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – There was a sense of triumph in the air outside the building on Center Avenue in Moorhead on the morning of April 18. “This is a library of the twenty-first century,” said Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson. The Loop – a building so named for its indoor walking track, and so long in construction and development –…

State Lawmakers Seek to Raise Prize Limit for Meat Raffles in Minnesota

Currently, the maximum prize value is $70, and it's been that way for nearly 40 years.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – The meat raffle is a time-honored institution, an easy way to raise money for charitable causes and hand out some fine culinary prizes. But while the price of those prizes has skyrocketed due to inflation and supply chain issues, in the state of Minnesota, the price limit is still capped at 70 dollars – and it’s…

Moorhead business owner ends campaign for Minnesota House District 4A

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  A Moorhead business owner is ending his campaign for Minnesota House and throwing his support behind Mayor Shelly Carlson. In an online statement, Abdishakur Mohamed said he made the decision to withdraw from the Minnesota House District 4A race but will remain engaged in the work that matters most to the community. Mohamed is the founder…