FRIDLEY, Minn. (KVRR) – Opponents of the Line 3 pipeline in northern Minnesota showed up at a DFL campaign event in the Twin Cities to disrupt an appearance by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Klobuchar walked off the stage during her endorsement speech for State Representative Connie Bernardy while demonstrators carried colorful banners and chanted “Stop Line 3.” Line 3 opponents,…
PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) – South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem is running for reelection. “I’m excited to announce that I will be running for re-election as Governor of South Dakota” Noem announced on social media Friday afternoon. “Together, we’ve accomplished so much…but there is much more we can do. South Dakota’s best days are still ahead. Noem says South Dakota…
DULUTH, Minn. – Wintry weather carrying strong winds, snow and icy conditions may have contributed to a highway crash in northeastern Minnesota that killed a woman and an 11-year-old boy. The Minnesota State Patrol cited snow and icy roads in a fatal crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 135 in St. Louis County. A Toyota Corolla carrying four people was westbound…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two people were injured when a bus carrying the Dickinson State University football team collided with an SUV Friday morning near Crystal Springs. The driver of the SUV was traveling east on I-94 when he lost control on an icy bridge, entered the median and then came back into the…
Wanted semi (Minnesota State Patrol)DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol is asking the public for help in locating a semi that hit a pedestrian east of Detroit Lakes. The pedestrian was hit at approximately 7:15 p.m. Thursday on Highway 34 near Height of Land Township in Becker County. The 42-year-old female victim suffered life-threatening injuries. The suspect…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol responded to several weather-related crashes after the first winter storm of the season moved through the region. Troopers were called to numerous crashes in west-central Minnesota, some of them involving injuries. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says a semi overturned just east of Moorhead Friday afternoon. The driver was not injured. Numerous vehicles slid…
BILLINGS, Mont. – U.S. government attorneys are set to appear before a federal judge to defend a decision from the Trump administration that lifted protections for gray wolves across most of the country. The hearing on Friday before U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White in California comes as officials in Republican-led states including Wisconsin, Montana and Idaho have sought to drive…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Following passage in the House, the North Dakota Senate has approved a measure prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The bill was introduced by Fargo Republican Rep. Jim Kasper. “I want to be sure that critical race theory is not taught in North Dakota schools, period,” Kasper said. Bismarck Democratic Senator Erin…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings in Minnesota. Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea directed the panel to study the issue after coverage of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd got widespread national viewership. The…
Nicole Poolman BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Bismarck Republican State Sen. Nicole Poolman says she will not be seeking re-election. Poolman, who’s been in the legislature since 2013, says she’s been noticing a lack of civility and respect. “We are living in divisive times, toxic times. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to being a little weary,” Poolman said….
