Sen. Smith Introduces Bills Aimed to Lower Drug Prices
WASHINGTON - With the cost of medicine rapidly rising, Democratic Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith introduces two bills to help lower the cost of drugs. One is called the Ensuring…
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University of St. Thomas "Involuntarily" Removed From MIAC
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - The University of St. Thomas will no longer be part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). MIAC announced Wednesday St. Thomas is being “involuntarily removed” from membership in…
75 Years Later: World War Two Veterans Spend Last Reunion in Fargo-Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- It's been 75 years of reunions for World War Two veterans who served on the USS Block Island. The carrier was the only one to sink in the Atlantic…
UND Flying Team Wins 17th National Championship
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The UND Flying Team brings home some hardware after winning the National Championship at a flying competition. The five–day National Intercollegiate Flying Association competition consists of both ground…
Celebrating the 45th Annual EMS Week With Fargo's Finest
FARGO, N.D.-- Its the 45th annual EMS week where Emergency Responders are recognized for everything they do for their communities. About 40 EMS workers came out to Urban Plains Park in Fargo to celebrate…
Abortion Debate Takes Focus During 'Stop The Bans' Rally
FARGO, N.D. -- These protests are taking place in cities all around the country, including here in Fargo. "We are not going to sit back," Pro-Choice Organizer Destini Spaeth said.…
Rep. Peterson's GOP Challenger Dave Hughes Calls Him Out On Abortion Stances
FARGO, N.D. - A Republican Candidate for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District calls out Congressman Collin Peterson for "not championing life" at Fargo's Stop The Bans rally. Dave Hughes ran against…
Fire in Mooreton Leaves Building and Everything Inside Unsalvageable
MOORETON, N.D-- A fire in Mooreton, North Dakota that started Monday in a large farm shop has been put out, but the building is no longer standing. The building initially caught fire Monday…
Get "On the Move" This June, Get Rewarded
FARGO, N.D. -- Being active this June in Fargo will get you a lot more than some health benefits. You could score some rewards. Pick up a bingo card of activities at…
A Heroes' Welcome Home: Veterans Return From D.C. Honor Flight
FARGO, N.D. -- Korean and World War II veterans may not have all been invited back to the states with open arms back then, but they're now getting a heroes' welcome home.…
The Arts Partnership Shares Need for Art in Community to Boost Economy
MOORHEAD, MN-- The Arts Partnership is continuing to stress the arts as a driving force in the Fargo-Moorhead economy with its business series. This morning's breakfast event focused on analyzing the revitalization…
Highlights of the Honor Flight of ND/MN
WASHINGTON - The 90 veterans on the Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota made their way through some of Washington D.C's most recognizable monuments. See the wrap-up of their trip with KVRR…
Struggling Sleeper Finds Answers Through Sanford Sleep Study
FARGO, N.D.-- "From only sleeping 50 minutes a night, I mean I was so tired," former Sanford Health sleep patient Bob Nelson said. Before his sleep disorder was diagnosed, Bob…
Saved By the Belt: Click it or Ticket Campaign Reduces Seat Belt Related Road Deaths in MN
MINNESOTA-- The Primary Seat Belt Law took effect in Minnesota in 2009. Since then, the number of seat belt related road deaths in the state have dropped according to the…
Heroes Come Home: Honor Flight of ND/MN Lands In Fargo
After two days at our nation's capital, 90 veterans return home from North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. It was certainly a heroes welcome home. A lot of people lined up with flags…
Continuing District Growth Leads to Groundbreaking for a New Middle and High School in Horace
HORACE, N.D.-- In September the West Fargo community passed a nearly $107 million bond to address the districts continued growth. Part of that bond is being used to build a new middle and…
RedHawks' Home Opener is Here!
FARGO, N.D. -- The cold weather may finally be gone but it's your itch for summer baseball that should be here. The RedHawks are taking on the Milwaukee Milkmen for their home opener.…
Honor Flight Brings Veterans to Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ninety area veterans are in Washington, D.C. to see the memorials that have been created to honor them as part of the North Dakota, Minnesota Honor Flight. The majority of…
USA Weightlifting Comes to North Dakota for the First Time, Credit Goes to CrossFit
FARGO, N.D. -- Two years ago, Jeremy Grinsteiner signed up for his first Crossfit meet. Little did he realize, lifting a barbell would do more than just get his blood pumping faster. "That's where…
Horace Mann Students Put on The Fairest Musical of Them All
FARGO, N.D-- Students from Horace Mann Roosevelt Elementary are putting on the fairest musical of them all: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The show will feature around sixty students from grades…
Periwinkle Marketplace in Ottertail Reopens After Fire Last Year
OTTERTAIL, Minn. -- Last February, a major fire broke out that left nothing of Periwinkle Marketplace. The owner's husband, Jason Dykhoff, says his son was doing some work on his pickup when a flame…
15th Annual Sanford Fargo Marathon Prepares for Final Day of Events
FARGO, N.D.-- Runners, get your shoes ready! The last day of the week-long events for the 15th Annual Sanford Fargo Marathon is nearing the end of its course. Saturday's events include the…
850 Students Get Their Diplomas at MSUM Commencement
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Students across the country are taking the next step in their lives as they get their diplomas. MSUM has the core values of grit, humility, and heart, and for the…
NDSU's Wind Symphony To Perform in Europe
FARGO, N.D. NDSU's Wind Symphony is taking its talents across the Atlantic. The orchestra will spend 10 days in Budapest, Hungary, Bratislava, Slovakia and Prague in the Czech Republic. As many…
Goose, Goose Cop: Fargo Police Officer Escorts Geese Across Road
FARGO, N.D. - It's probably the cutest time a Fargo Police Officer directs traffic. Katelyn Blotsky shot video of an officer escorting a couple of geese. People at Rover's Playhouse cheered…
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Fargo company steps up to help restaurants and bars doing take-out
FARGO, N.D. - A Fargo company is donating plastic containers and utensils to restaurants and bars that are doing take-out amid the pandemic. Brenco Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Services works closely with restaurants and bars.…
Fargo mother asks for help finding quilt made of clothes from her late daughter
FARGO, N.D. - Joanie Carey was in the process of moving homes in May. An already stressful endeavor was made even more difficult when she woke up to discover her van was nowhere to be…
Hornbacher's utilizes new product providing extra sanitation amid COVID-19
FARGO, N.D. - Hornbacher's adds new measures to ensure shopping carts and surfaces are well sanitized. The store introduced the electrostatic handheld disinfectant sprayer to its sanitation process. The chemical attaches itself to the…
Minnesota hospitals urge adherence to guidelines to limit community spread
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's latest restrictions are receiving support from the state's hospitals. Representatives from both metro and rural hospitals spoke about the toll the surge in COVID-19 cases is…
Medical experts urge people not to gather during the holidays
BISMARCK, N.D. -- More than 1,900 people in Burleigh and Morton counties currently have COVID-19. An infectious diseases specialist at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck says the medical center is working to make…
Social Distancing: Handling Holiday Stress
This holiday season is bringing a new kind of stress as many holiday traditions are upended during the worsening pandemic. Cassie Subbert with the Northwestern Mental Health Center in Crookston says focusing…
Pet Connection: Meet Collin
(NOTE: The above video has an incorrect graphic within it. This story is about a fundraiser for 4 Luv of Dog, not for Homeward Animal Shelter.) Collin is celebrating an extra-special Thanksgiving this year,…
Moorhead Taking Advantage of Week Before Minnesota's Dial Back Plan Begins
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Beginning 11:59 Friday night all organized youth and adult sports including association, club, intramural and school sports will pause in Minnesota as part of governor Tim Walz's four week dial back plan…
North Dakota to allow practices to resume Nov. 30; competitions will resume Dec. 14
BISMARCK, N.D. (NOV. 18, 2020) – (Office of the Governor) Winter sports practices and extracurricular activities in North Dakota will be allowed to resume Nov. 30 with extra precautions, while competitions will remain suspended until…
ND State Health Council talks COVID-19 vaccine, contact tracing & mask mandate
BISMARCK, N.D.- Two vaccines for the coronavirus are completing their trials. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will both be up to 94% effective. That's compared to the flu vaccine which is around…
Health experts: gatherings are why cases continue to skyrocket in Fargo-Moorhead
FARGO, N.D- Health experts are saying the reason COVID-19 cases keep rising is because people continue to gather. Cass County has over 1,500 active cases. "For the last four days we're averaging about 246…
Walz's restrictions 'heartbreaking' for bars and restaurants
MINNESOTA -- Bars and restaurants have gradually learned to adapt to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic and to state guidelines. They have made many changes and sacrifices to keep their doors open that have included…
Covid-19 changes protocols to meeting Santa at West Acres
FARGO, N.D. - This year, the Santa experience at West Acres Mall looks a bit different than in the past. Instead of the long lines, you will use an app to schedule an…
Fargo Fire Dept. recruiting new members to its team
FARGO, N.D. -- The Fargo Fire Deparment is recruiting for the position of firefighter/EMT. In order to apply, you must be 18 or older, have completed at least 60 college credits, have a valid…
WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Tim Walz announces new actions to help control the spread of COVID-19 including new restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and youth sports. His office released the following: Beginning Friday, November 20, at 11:59…
Teamsters on strike against Fargo food distributor over COVID-19 concerns
FARGO (KVRR) - About 70 drivers and warehouse workers are on strike against a Fargo food distributor. Members of Teamsters Local 120 were on the picket line Wednesday at Cash-Wa Distributing, formerly Food Services of…
Social Distancing: Cool Runnings
This is the time of year where it's harder to stay in shape, especially during COVID. You might not want to go to the gym. Outdoor workouts are getting harder to do…
Crystal, ND - Town of the Week 11-17-20
Crystal, North Dakota had a big comeback in the last hour of voting to defeat Brooks, MN and win Town of the Week. Go Titans!!!
MN HS Football Roundup On Possible Final Night Of Fall
PERHAM, MN - The Perham High School Football team heard the same news that every other team had: that an impending announcement from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz would likely put a pause on high…
Drive thru event at Alerus Center provides seniors with Thanksgiving meals
GRAND FORKS, N.D.- The Grand Forks Senior center provides holiday meals drive thru style at the Alerus Center to seniors from the region ahead of Thanksgiving. The Grand Forks Senior Center has been holding…
Churches think creatively to keep holiday traditions alive through the pandemic
FARGO, N.D. -- One of the most the difficult things people have had to miss out on during the pandemic is attending church; a practice that many hold close to their hearts. "A lot…
Fargo Cass Public Health Business Response Team upholds new Covid-19 regulations
FARGO, N.D. -- Since the pandemic began, some local businesses have struggled to stay afloat while ensuring they are following the right protocols. The Covid Business Response Team is available to ensure and…
The Boiler Room owner whiplashed over ND Covid-19 regulations
FARGO, N.D. - The owner of The Boiler Room took to Facebook to share his frustration of new Covid-19 rules in North Dakota. Dan Hurder's post on social media late last week poked fun at…
Minnesota Twins cancel Winter Caravan, TwinsFest
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) - The Twins Winter Caravan, an annual Minnesota tradition for the past 60 years, has been canceled for 2021. “An offseason without our longstanding and beloved fan events is certainly tough to digest,…
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