WASHINGTON – Joe Biden says he’s not ready to declare victory as vote counting continues in the presidential election, but he says, “When the count is finished, we believe we will be the winners.” Biden addressed reporters Wednesday afternoon from Wilmington, Delaware, alongside his running mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris. Biden says, “Every vote must be counted.” He added, “We…
FARGO (KVRR) – Beginning Thursday, November 5, South River Road in Fargo will close between 4th St. S. and Oakland Ave. S. The closure is needed for underground utility work and is expected to be in place for one week. A complete list of local road closures is at www.FargoStreets.com. Categories: Local News Tags: FARGO ROADS, Road Closures, Traffic
David AndahlBISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed a coal company executive to fill a state House seat left open by a Republican candidate who died last month due to complications from COVID-19. Burgum appointed BNI Energy President Wade Boeshans despite the attorney general’s recent opinion that the party should choose a replacement for the dead candidate….
MINNEAPOLIS – Police say 14 people were arrested after a few dozen protesters demonstrated against police in Minneapolis. Protesters blocked intersections in the Uptown neighborhood Tuesday night, spray-painted storefronts, shot off firecrackers and threw traffic signs and debris into the streets. Authorities say fires were seen that appear to have been set by the group. As officers approached, some demonstrators…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) says “outside money” is partially responsible for his loss to Republican challenger Michelle Fischbach. Peterson, the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, lost his bid for a 16th term in western Minnesota’s 7th District. “I’d like to thank the people of the Seventh District for their support over the years. Serving them in Washington…
FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong will serve another term. Armstrong, a Republican, easily defeated Democrat Zach Racknerud and Libertarian candidate Steven Peterson. Armstrong has served in the House since 2019. Tags: 2020 ELECTION, Kelly Armstrong
FARGO (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has been elected to a second term. The Republican governor defeated Democratic challenger Shelley Lenz, a veterinarian from Killdeer. Burgum was first elected governor in 2016. Tags: 2020 ELECTION, DOUG BURGUM
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A Cass County jury has found a Fargo man guilty in the shooting death of his father more than two years ago. When he is sentenced, 37-year-old Christopher Riley faces life in prison for the murder of his father, 60-year-old Kevin Riley Sr. Christopher Riley claimed that his father had shot himself at a south Fargo apartment…
FARGO (KVRR) – The City of Fargo and the Fargo Police Dept. have released a statement regarding election security. The city’s official statement is below: “The City of Fargo recognizes members of our community may be concerned about the possibility of civil unrest due to this year’s election. At this time, the Fargo Police Department does not have intelligence indicating…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit by a New York City woman who was severely injured in an explosion while protesting the Dakota Access pipeline four years ago. U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor dismissed claims of defamation against law enforcement officials who made public statements blaming the woman for her own injury. Sophia Wilansky…
