Author: Alison Voorhees

Fargo Police respond to death of 3-month-old, no foul play suspected

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Police Department responded to a medical emergency in the 3300 block of 17th Avenue South around 5 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, a three-month-old infant was found not breathing and not responsive. Life-saving efforts were performed but were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead. Initial investigations have found no immediate signs of suspicious activity…

Two people, dog die in Princeton home explosion

PRINCETON, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A fatal home explosion in Princeton Tuesday morning is under investigation. Chief Deputy Sheriff Aaron Evenson, with the Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, says emergency dispatch received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m. of a possible explosion. When deputies arrived, they found a “large debris field” on fire. A search of the debris turned…

Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins Title IX lawsuit, ACLU responds

Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins the fight against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. The lawsuit includes the attorneys general from Arkansas Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota along with an Arkansas high school athlete. Title IX protects and promote opportunities for women and girls in education…

Gov. Walz signs bill into law that provides stronger protections for ticket buyers

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a bill that strengthen protections for ticket buyers into law. The signing taking place at First Avenue in Minneapolis. It reforms the processes related to the sale, advertisement, and resale of tickets for concerts, sports, and cultural events. Walz says, “Whether Minnesotans are selling out Target Center to cheer the Timberwolves on…

Additional funding approved to move West Fargo chambers with city staff offices

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The West Fargo City Commission voted unanimously to approve additional funding as the plan moves forward to relocate city staff offices to the former WEX building, south of I-94. City Administrator Dustin Scott wanted an additional $325,000 on top of an already $500,000 budget to replace older technology in the new location. The new location…