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HIGHLIGHTS: Moorhead and Bemidji split Legion baseball double-header
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Moorhead Blues and Bemidji Centaurs Legion baseball teams split a double-header at Matson Field, Bemidji winning game one 5-3, and Moorhead walking off the second game 7-3. Drake Kunza blasted a grand slam out of Matson Field in the bottom of the 8th inning of that second game to force the split.
Motorcycle Operator Injured Following Accident Near Elizabeth
Elizabeth, MN – At around 4:54 Wednesday afternoon, an 18-year-old was involved in a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and Cozy Point Drive near Long Lake. The crash was witnessed by a UPS driver, who called 911 and administered aid to the motorcycle operator...
Cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks spraying for Mosquitoes tonight
GRAND FOKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will be spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday night, July 3, between 8:00 p.m. and 1 a.m. Officials say most of the mosquito control spray equipment is noisy and will be traveling at 10-15 mph while spraying although some are quieter. The control trucks can be identified by their flashing yellow lights.
Family members identify man killed by police at Crookston homeless shelter
CROOKSTON, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Family members identified the man shot and killed by police at a Crookston homeless shelter late Sunday night. They say he’s Christopher Ryan Junkin, of California. Police were called to the Care and Share Homeless Shelter just before midnight on June 30 for...
4th of July Events and Closures
Fergus Falls, MN – Fergus Falls City Hall and facilities, including the Public Library will be closed on Thursday for Independence Day. The West Liquor Store will be open on the 4th. Erhard will be hosting its annual Independence Day Parade starting at 11 o’clock on the 4th.
Fergus Falls Man Sentenced To Prison For His Role in Drug Overdose Case
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fergus Falls man is sentenced to over 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd Degree Murder. 23-year-old Frankie Reed III admitted to selling M30 pills to Matthew Millsop who died of an overdose in March 2023 at a transitional housing facility.
'Sacred responsibility': After 20 years, Bemidji Veterans Home opens with a long wait list
BEMIDJI, Minn. - Veterans in northern Minnesota now have a new place to call home. At a dedication ceremony Monday attended by Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Pete Stauber, the crowd gave unending applause to officials and advocates who made the longtime dream of a veterans home here a reality. But gratitude extended mostly to the residents who served in the military and the staff who are dedicated to serving the region's aging veterans.
GRAND FORKS TO DO CONSTRUCTION ON 32ND AVENUE AND I-29 OFF RAMPS
Starting on Monday, July 8, 2024, traffic control will be placed back on 32nd Ave. S. as crews continue with concrete panel repairs. Starting the evening of Monday, July 8, crews will begin work overnight on the on and off ramps at 1-29 and the intersections of S. 38th St. and S. 31st St.
Asst. Principal Dahl to return to Osgood Elementary after district investigation
WEST FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - On April 30, Osgood Elementary’s Assistant Principal Joshua Dahl was placed on administrative leave for an internal investigation. Now, West Fargo Public Schools confirms Dahl will return to the school this fall on an improvement plan. An investigation by the district and...
Great Plains Food Bank Receives Nearly $60,000 Donation
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The “Harvest for Hope” campaign has been running yearly since 2011, and in that time, it’s raised over a million dollars for the Great Plains Food Bank. The 2024 installment was just as successful, clocking in at $57,679.95. “This gift from...
Firework safety can help prevent serious injuries around 4th of July
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In the weeks leading up to the fourth of July fireworks become a feature of many summer celebrations. But as Dr. Mentor Ahmeti notes, fireworks can be dangerous if not used properly. Ahmeti sees many firework related injuries every year, and he says they...
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
That's So Minnesota: Get married this summer at one of three county fairs
ST PAUL, Minn. — Planning to get hitched this year? Put your wallet away and call off the caterers because the Minnesota Judicial Branch invites you tie the knot at one of three county fairs this summer. A statement from the branch said judges will be available to join...
2 of 5 people charged with conspiring to bribe Minnesota juror with a bag of cash plead not guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two of five people charged with conspiring to bribe a Minnesota juror with a bag of $120,000 in cash in exchange for the acquittal of defendants in one of the country’s largest COVID-19-related fraud cases pleaded not guilty Wednesday. Said Shafii Farah and Abdulkarim Shafii Farah were arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tony Leung in Minneapolis. They are each charged with one count of conspiracy to bribe a juror, one count of bribery of a juror and one count of corruptly influencing...
Urdahl says Gov. Walz discussed special session for flooding
(Grove City MN-) Representative Dean Urdahl of Grove City says Governor Tim Walz approached him last week and said the state may need to call a special session to deal with flooding... Your browser does not support the audio element. ...Urdahl is the lead Republican on the House Bonding Committee....
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