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Honor The Earth wants Walz Administration to drop charges against Line 3 protests
MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- Mark Ruffalo, Jackson Browne, Jane Fonda and more join Honor the Earth and other Indigenous leaders condemning the charges against more than 800 activists who were arrested one year ago…
Sanford Health to begin vaccinating children under five-years-old this week
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - On Friday, Sanford Health will begin administering Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to children ages six months to four years. A doctor from Sanford health says it's one tenth of the…
Moorhead warns public of potential electricity outages
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - As temperatures get hotter, the City of Moorhead is asking the public to reduce energy usage in their homes to maintain stability of the electric grid. "This is just a…
Minnesota woman's cloud picture goes viral
AKELEY, Minn. (KVRR) - A Minnesota woman says she didn't even intend on taking the picture. Theresa Lucas of Bemidji was coming back from visiting family in Rochester for a few days and was…
Ellison: Minnesota will continue to allow legal abortions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says abortion will be legal in Minnesota regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling. He mentioned Doe V Gomez from 1995 where the Minnesota…
Fargo School Board votes to fire Kevin Kennedy
UPDATE: After meeting in executive session for many hours, the Fargo School Board voted 7-0 to fire Fargo South High School teacher Kevin Kennedy. Board Member Robin Nelson recused herself from the vote.…
Rising temperatures leads to tough work for repair companies
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Some neighborhoods are experiencing power outages, leaving them without air conditioning during record breaking heat. Air conditioning, heating and electrical contracting company Robert Gibb and Sons is getting almost 100…
Medical officials warn of health risks in hot weather
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Medical officials say to avoid staying in the sun more than 30 minutes at a time, doing so could lead to heat exhaustion and other heat based illnesses. Some symptoms…
COVID vaccines may be ready for young children in ND this week
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) - Coronavirus vaccines for children six months to five-years-old have arrived in North Dakota. Department of Health officials say 50,000 North Dakotans in the age group can get the vaccine. Fifty-seven…
Record-breaking Heat Has People Trying To Stay Cool
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- We saw our first triple digit temperature for the year. One weather expert tells us we haven't seen temperatures like this in North Dakota since the 1930's. Heat reaching 100…
Juneteenth celebration shares African American heritage
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- This year's theme is Sankofa. The message is to make progress towards the future by claiming the past. Organizers say this event is important to educate the community as a whole on…
West Fargo Street Fair a big hit with community
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The West Fargo Street Fair gives people a chance to get out of the house and enjoy some art, food, and fun outside in the sun.…
Walk To Defeat ALS exceeds goals
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Organizers were excited for everyone to have the opportunity to gather in person this year, and they say the turn out was exceptional. families, supporters, and people battling ALS all gathered,…
Northern Thunder Air Show returns after 12 years
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- After twelve years excitement is building around the return of the Northern Thunder Air Show! There will be nine aircrafts on display soaring through the skies and pilots…
Video: 'Suspicious' church fire under investigation in Harwood
HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) - The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is investigating a fire that damaged a church overnight in Harwood, North Dakota. Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the cause…
CAIR wants FBI to investigate EGF mosque fire as a hate crime
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) - The Council on American-Islamic Relations wants FBI involvement nearly two weeks after a possible hate crime where a woman attacked an East Grand Forks Mosque during morning…
Police investigating burglaries where homeowners weren't home
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Fargo Police investigates a string of home burglaries they believe are related. They have happened in the Centennial, Rose Creek, Stonebridge and Timberline neighborhoods. The burglaries started six months ago…
Paul Molitor & Kent Hrbek thank Fargo community for continuing Roger Maris' legacy
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Minnesota sports stars thank the Maris family for all they do for cancer research and meet with those golfing in the Roger Maris All-Star Week Celebrity Golf Tournament. Seven-time All-Star…
Report: Scholarship pulled from former UND running back after sex assault allegation
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KNOX) - A Missouri newspaper says Missouri State has rescinded a scholarship offer to former UND running back Otis Weah of Moorhead, after he was accused of sexual assault at UND…
LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Mahogany
Mahogany may be named after one of the hardest woods around, but this little girl is a total softie. She's friends with everyone she meets: cats. Other dogs. Toddlers. Older children. And of course, adults…
Minnesota introduces catalytic converter ID to prevent thefts
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Moorhead Police is part of a pilot program paid through a state-funded grant estimated at more than $100,000 where they mark catalytic converters using serial numbers unique to each.…
Island Park's pool to remain in same spot
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Fargo Park Board unanimously approves keeping the Island Park pool in its same spot in addition to an open-air amphitheater. Part of Island Park's master plan includes replacing…
LIVE: 1 Incumbent, 4 Challengers Win Fargo School Board Seats
The Fargo School Board is welcoming four new members. The only incumbent to win re-election is Robin Nelson. She came in fifth in the voting. Nelson will be joined by Melissa Burkland, Katie…
Voters fill up polls on Primary Election Day
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A Cass County election worker says the crowds came in waves throughout the day. "We've been really steady. We'll get a bunch then we'll get a little bit of lag…
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Henning Wins Minnesota Class A State Tournament
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- In the Championship game of the Minnesota Class A State Tournament, Henning made it look easy, downing North Woods 67-42. It was all Hornets from start to finish. The team…
Play of the Week Nominees: March 22
FARGO, N.D. -- For this week's DJ Colter High School Play of the Week Nominees, both plays come from the Minnesota Section 8AA semifinal and championship games. Perham's Finn…
NCAA Tournament Comes to an End for NDSU Wrestlers
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- NDSU wrestlers Andrew Fogarty and Brent Fleetwood lost in the round of 16 on Thursday night at the NCAA championships in Pittsburgh, however, both Bison had chances to make…
Henning Advances to State Title Game, Ada-Borup, Perham Come Up Short
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- In the Class A Minnesota boys basketball tournament, Henning defeated Spring Grove to make the Championship game, but Ada-Borup fell to North Woods 57-55 in the other semifinal game.…
NDSU Players React after Season-Ending Loss against No. 1 Duke
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- North Dakota State Men's Basketball season comes to an end after a 85-62 loss to number one overall seed…
NDSU Softball Preparing for League Play
FARGO, N.D. -- The Bison softball team is on a hot streak at the moment. The team is 18-and-11 overall and have won the last eight straight games. It's the perfect kind…
NDSU Vying to Overcome Size, Skill Disparities against Duke
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Thousands of fans packed into Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., Thursday afternoon just to watch the top-ranked Duke Blue Devils practice. The biggest draw, of course was freshman…
Survive and Advance: NDSU Continues Journey in NCAA Tournament
DAYTON, Ohio (NDSU Athletics) -- The North Dakota State men’s basketball team pulled out a 78-74 victory over North Carolina Central on Wednesday evening in the First Four round of the NCAA…
Jim Bennett Introduced As Third Manager in RedHawks Franchise History
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo–Moorhead RedHawks have hired their new manager. The organization announced Jim Bennett as their third skipper in franchise history. Bennett replaces Michael Schlact who resigned last month to…
NDSU Wrestlers Using Experience From Previous NCAA Championships
FARGO, N.D. -- Four NDSU wrestlers are in Pittsburgh this week to compete in the NCAA championships. It's a familiar feeling for all four of the Bison qualifiers who are returning to…
NDSU Wrestlers Ready For NCAA Championships
FARGO, N.D. -- Four North Dakota State wrestlers are in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania preparing to compete in the NCAA Championships at PPG Paints Arena. Andrew Fogarty, Cam Sykora, Brent Fleetwood and Lorenzo…
Bison Waiting For Their Shot in First Four Game Against North Carolina Central
DAYTON, Ohio - The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is underway, and North Dakota State is waiting for its shot. The Bison play in the First Four Wednesday night against the North…
Barnesville's Tonsfeldt Steals HS Play of the Week
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- This week's winner of the Chris Heise High School Play of the Week was part of a double-feature. Barnesville's Adam Tonsfeldt made two plays in the section tournament against East…
NDSU Men's Basketball in First Four of NCAA Tournament
FARGO, N.D. -- Right off the start of the selection show, Duke was named the number overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Bison followed directly after as a sixteen seed.…
Perham Wins Close Game Over Hawley to Advance to States
MOOREHEAD, Minn. -- In the Minnesota Section 8AA boys basketball championship game, Perham got a tight 53-47 victory over Hawley. Both teams were evenly matched, keeping the race close throughout the entire game.…
Mascot Bracketology: Who has the Best D-I Team Name?
FARGO, N.D. -- With the NCAA Tournament coming up next week, millions of people are getting ready to fill out their basketball brackets. At KVRR, we are changing things up by putting together…
Top-Seeded Roseau Girls Basketball Falls in State Semifinal
MINNEAPOLIS -- The powerful tandem of Kacie and Katie Borowicz was not enough for Roseau girls basketball as the Rams dropped their state semifinal matchup. Caledonia came out hot in the second…
Play of the Week Nominees: March 15
FARGO, N.D. — For this week’s Chris Heise High School Play of the Week Nominees, both plays come from the Minnesota Section 8AA Tournament quarterfinals. First up, from Barnesville and East Grand Forks.…
MN Boys Basketball: 8AA Semifinal Highlights
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Barnesville upset the two seed East Grand Forks to get to the semifinals. They played the number one seed Perham Friday night. Trojans kept it tight through the first…
MSUM's Volkert Looking to Extend Collegiate Career on Friday
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- One day away from the Division-II NCAA Tournament, MSUM women's basketball is still in Moorhead, Minn. The Dragons had their flight pushed back due to weather and will…
UND Hockey Takes Underdog Mentality into First Round of Playoffs
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- North Dakota hockey is playing the first round of the NCHC tournament in Denver. The fighting hawks need to win the best-of-three series there to ensure their season stays…
Rink Report: UND Carries Momentum into First Round of Playoffs
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- For the past sixteen years, North Dakota hockey has had home-ice advantage in the first round of the NCHC playoffs and has gotten to start the postseason at the…
MSUM Women's Basketball Gears up for Tournament Game against Conference Foe
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- MSUM women's basketball is in the NCAA D-II Tournament for the third year in a row. The Dragons are getting ready to face Duluth in the first round on…
UND's Scheel Named to NCHC All-Rookie Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (UND Athletics) — North Dakota freshman goalie Adam Scheel (Lakewood, Ohio) was named to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s All-Rookie Team, announced today by league officials. Scheel has been stellar…
NDSU's Otterdahl Recognized as National Field Athlete of the Year
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota State senior thrower Payton Otterdahl and associate head track & field coach Justin St. Clair have earned national athlete and coach of the year honors, the U.S. Track…
LIVE: Brewhalla Booming For Business
FARGO (KVRR) - A restaurant in the new Brewhalla building say business has been booming. Casey Absey, owner of Blackbird Woodfire, opened a second location called The Bird in Brewhalla. He says they've just…
Sandbagging operations to start Tuesday in Cass County
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- “I think we've had some wonderful news happen over the last several days when Easter came the sun came out and everybody was happy. And what happened with that was…
April Is National Donate Life Month
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- April is National Donate Life Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate the generosity of those who have saved lives by becoming organ donor. We also honor the families and…
Governor Tim Walz reiterates support for Ukraine
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Over two dozen governors gathered to participate in a video conference call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Governor Walz calls Zelenskyy's move to take part in the conference is "politically…
Atonement Lutheran Church hosts annual Easter celebration
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Easter fun is here at Atonement Lutheran Church in south Fargo. A little more than a thousand from the F-M community celebrated the holiday but it was mostly for the…
Hitting the Weights with Jason Elhert
FARGO, N.D. -- "I've been lifting since I was 15. I just want to get stronger. I found a real passion for the weights. I started training because I was playing football, getting…
Walz visits Moorhead to discuss childcare affordability, flood mitigation
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hosts a roundtable in Moorhead to discuss his plan to make childcare more affordable and accessible for Minnesotans. State Senator Rob Kupec, Mayor Shelly Carlson,…
St. Andrew Lutheran Church hosts Cross Walk
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Many across the globe celebrate Good Friday with various demonstrations. In Fargo, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church took part in a Cross Walk across the city as a meditative and prayerful…
LIVE: Garden Tours Return to the Metro
FARGO -- There's still several feet of snow on the ground, but gardeners are already getting into high gear. And KVRR was lucky enough to get a peek behind the scenes at Baker…
Loyal KVRR Local News Viewer Turns 104!
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- She has done it again! We want to wish a special happy birthday to a great viewer of ours and an extended member of the KVRR family. This is Elaine Humann…
North Dakota Department of Transportation Working Overtime to Clear Roads
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Department of Transportation has been working since Tuesday to try and remove all of the snow from roads. Snow removal trucks have already pushed the majority of snow…
Moorhead Police introduce body cameras
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Police Chief Shannon Monroe says up until a few years ago, the legislation on how to handle data was an issue. The body cameras turn on automatically if an officer…
Lindquist to launch "Everything Ukraine" podcast featuring local Ukrainians
KYIV, UKRAINE (KVRR) -- In the next few weeks, Mark J. Lindquist will be launching a podcast series called "Everything Ukraine", where he'll interview locals and international leaders about how they have been dealing…
Fargo Public Works crews to haul snow out of downtown Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Public Works is shifting their focus on hauling snow out of downtown Fargo. Crews will begin working on removing snow out of the east/west avenues this evening and will…
Concordia students urge lawmakers to take action on gun safety
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Student activists are working to get the Minnesota legislature to advance what they say is critical and lifesaving gun safety legislation. Concordia College students are partnering with other organizations. Concordia…
Pet Connection: Meet Nelly
Nelly is a laid back girl who wants to be your lazy lounging partner. She's a 3-year-old Pincher cross at the Uffda Animal Rescue in Cando, North Dakota. She's very social, but prefers…
Truckers stranded from the storm due to interstate closures
NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- With large areas of highways and interstates closed, some truckers across the country have found themselves trapped in Fargo. The North Dakota Department Transportation closed I-29 from Canada to the South…
Street Crews Are Working Hard To Clear Snow
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All during the big spring snowstorm, crews have been out working to clear the roads. As this winter brought more snow then usual, crews have been working overtime. Although, they did…
Volunteers Needed To Fill Sandbags Starting Tuesday
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In preparation for this spring's flood, people in our region are getting ready to protect their homes. The Sandbag Cass operation will begin Tuesday at the Cass County Highway Department in…
Is Our Long Winter Setting Any Records?
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Snow has been the story of the winter with storm after storm pummeling the valley. Grand Forks has already secured more than 70 inches of snow with Fargo not far behind…
LIVE: Spring Storm and Calving Season
Farmers and ranchers are getting hit hard by the severe weather as it strikes in the middle of calving and lambing season. The severe weather makes it hard enough to be outside for any…
NDDOT brings in extra crews to help clear the snow
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Public Works are telling the public not to park on the street as blizzard-like conditions sweep through our area. They say plowing operations will be ongoing as the storm progresses…
FM Metro Grocery Stores Are Staying Stocked For The Storm
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Long lines and empty shelves are a common site at local supermarkets, as many of us stock up on groceries for the big storm. Although, late spring storms are common for…
Some Advice For Dealing With The Latest Snow Storm and Those In The Future
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- This area is used to a couple random blizzards into the spring but nothing compared to what is supposed to be coming. With the amount of snow predicted to be 8-10…
Crews Work To Keep Roads Open As Blizzard Warning Remains in Effect Until Thursday
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo Public Works says not to park on the street as blizzard-like conditions sweep through our area. They say plowing operations will be ongoing as the storm progresses west to east. As…
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