Author: Emily Welker

Juror In Rodriguez, Jr. Case Speaking Out After Death Penalty Is Dropped

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of the twelve jurors who decided Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. should be executed for kidnapping and murdering Dru Sjodin is speaking out. Luke Lillehaugen was part of the six-week long, three-part trial in 2006 that left Rodriguez sitting on death row in federal prison in Indiana. He says the prospect of Rodriguez getting off death row…

LIVE: St. Patrick’s Day Preps with Beer & Fish

We're getting corny on the Morning Show.

If you’re hoping for a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal on St. Patrick’s Day, better plan to line up early. Restaurateur Bert Myers, who owns Dempsey’s Irish Pub as well as Beer & Fish and both Wurst Bier Halls, says his corned beef sells out fast every year. They start serving at about 11 a.m., and it’s usually gone…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Otis

Haircut notwithstanding, this guy is really handsome.

Have you ever come away from the salon with a haircut you just knew wasn’t doing you any favors? Now imagine having to go on TV with your new ‘do, and you’ll know exactly what Otis is going through. This fluffy fellow came to the Morning Show with his friend Heather Klefstad from Homeward Animal Shelter, and he’s definitely feeling…

LIVE: Unglued Craft Fest 2023

Coming unglued with all the snow? We can help entertain you.

If you’re in need of a little break from all the snow and shoveling we’re dealing with, we’ve got the perfect antidote. The 13th annual Unglued Craft Fest is coming up this weekend at the West Acres Mall. It’s your one-stop shopping destination for everything locally-produced, handmade, artisan-crafted, creative, quirky and just plain eye-catching in decor, treats, clothing, crafts and…

LIVE: Fired Up For The Fargo Film Fest

Coming attractions, live in studio.

Film fans are gearing up for this weekend’s Oscars ceremony, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over after the awards are. The Fargo Film Festival is just two weeks away for movie buffs in the metro. One of the films already getting advance praise is “Jesszilla,” about Youth Olympic boxing hopeful Jesselyn Silva. The documentary follows her through training,…

LIVE: Spring Into Action At The Sportsmen’s Show

Spring's officially only 3 weeks away. That might be just enough time to get what you need to make it a great one this year.

Spring seems to be taking its sweet time getting to the metro, but you can get a foretaste at the Fargodome this weekend. The Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show is up and running and it’ll get your imagination about outdoor recreation season running, too. This year, they’ve got campers like you’ve never seen before, Amish-made saunas, hunting and fishing gear,…

LIVE: Miracle Maker Radiothon for Sanford Children’s

Make a miracle for families struggling through having a sick kid in the hospital.

GRAND FORKS — Having a sick child is one of the toughest things a family can go through. And Thursday and Friday, you can help support the programs at Sanford Children’s Hospital to make it a little easier on them. Radio stations The Fox 96.1 FM and XL 92.9 are teaming up in a radiothon to raise funds for the…

Lockdown At ND Schools After Active Shooter Threat Hoax

Swatting calls hit North Dakota days after Minnesota schools become the target.

FARGO — Fargo police called for lockdowns at two Fargo public schools after two calls to the regional dispatch center claiming there were active shooters operating there. That’s according to a letter from Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi that went out to parents Thursday morning. The letter says Fargo police asked for the schools to go into lockdown…

LIVE: International Women’s Day

Make a connection with a local leader and find out how to make a change here at home and in the world at large.

FARGO — Women are leading the way on the world stage, and it’s time to connect with some of them here at home later this month. Not only that, but when you do, you can find out how to make positive change in the world, right by their side. March 8th is International Women’s Day. You’re invited to attend a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Magpie

A little dog who just might steal your heart.

Magpie’s namesake birds are famous for stealing shiny things, but the only thing this shiny-coated little cutie is likely to steal is your heart. She came in to the 4 Luv of Dog shelter as a stray and expecting a litter of puppies, and although she’s still very young at less than 2 years old, did an exemplary job raising…