WATCH: Walz gives update on Minnesota COVID-19 response
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz is giving an update on COVID-19 response in MInnesota. Categories: Coronavirus, Local News, Minnesota News Tags: COVID-19, GOV. TIM WALZ, minnesota
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Western North Dakota fire burns 10,000 acres, farms and ranches evacuated
North Dakota wildfireHETTINGER, N.D. (KVRR/KWAT) – Nearly 20 fire departments from two states have been fighting a massive wildfire in Adams County, North Dakota. Lemmon, S.D. Fire Marshal Shane Penfield says the first call came in at 4:30 p.m. Thursday during extremely windy conditions. Lemmon immediately requested mutual aid from the Hettinger, North Dakota Fire Department and an initial attack…
Fargo woman arrested for death of 15 month-old girl
Brandi AdelekeFARGO (KVRR) – Police say a 37-year-old Fargo woman has been arrested for the death of a 15-month-old girl in November. Brandi Adeleke is in custody for the murder of Meka Ducheneaux. Fargo Police responded to a residence Nov. 20 in the 2300-block of 17 Street South for an unconscious and unresponsive 15 month old girl. The child was…
Icy roads lead to spinouts, overturned vehicles
I-94 near Downer, Minn. DOWNER, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota State Patrol says icy roads are causing several overturned & jackknifed semis and vehicle spinouts in the region. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says troopers kept busy overnight and this morning assisting motorists sliding off the roads. Grabow is urging travelers to drive accordingly to the conditions and keep the cruise…
Sen. Cramer reacts to idea of Biden possibly pardoning President Trump
WASHINGTON – Should President-Elect Biden consider pardoning President Trump in the interest of the nation? Senator Kevin Cramer was asked if that would be a good idea. “Wow. I hadn’t thought about that. Here’s what I do think. I think Joe Biden has a wonderful opportunity to play the pastoral role really. Nobody has that opportunity like the President of…
Security officials want people to avoid Minnesota Capitol
Minnesota State CapitolST. PAUL, Minn. – Security officials are asking Minnesotans to consider staying away from the state Capitol complex unless they have specific planned activities or business there. The request comes amid growing concern about potential attacks at state capitols ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. It follows last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President…
North Dakota National Guard heading to DC, not in response to riots
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – About 22 members of the North Dakota National Guard will provide security in Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. National Guard spokesman Bill Prokopyk says the deployment was ordered several months ago and is not a direct response to the Jan. 6 riots in the U.S. Capitol. Prokopyk says at this time, the…
Dakotas, Minnesota brace for winter storm late Thursday into Friday
FARGO (KVRR) – A strong winter storm is expected to cause blizzard conditions across western Minnesota and portions of the eastern Dakotas Thursday into Friday. The National Weather Service says a blizzard is in effect from 6:00 p.m. Thursday to 6:00 p.m. Friday in parts of northeast South Dakota and west central Minnesota. About 1-3 inches of snow are expected…
Fargo mayor says city is strong, remains optimistic about 2021
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney presented his 2021 State of the City to members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Thursday. Mahoney reviewed the impacts of COVID-19, the local economy and growth potential in 2021. “The state of our city is a strong Fargo. I have incredible optimism and excitement for what the new year…
Fargo Kiwanis makes annual Pancake Karnival virtual
FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo tradition that dates back more than six decades has gone virtual this year because of the pandemic. Organizers say they’ve decided to cancel the in-person Kiwanis Pancake Karnival event. Kiwanis Vice President Dan Feeley says it’s a “tough scenario” for the organization, which typically serves over 30,000 pancakes to more than 10,000 people each year….
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