Author: Juliana Pelaez

Sisters Filled With Joy After Joe Biden Commutes Leonard Peltier’s Sentence

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I’m going to start crying again.” As word was just starting to get around about their brother’s upcoming release from prison, Sheila Peltier was on the phone with her sister in Fargo. “Never been so happy in my whole life you know because my brothers, my big brothers, coming home,” said, Betty Ann Peltier Solano. Leonard…

UPDATE: Jury acquits former Fargo school employee accused of exchanging nude pics with student

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Peterson cried after receiving the verdict of not guilty. After a week-long jury trial, Peterson was accused of exchanging nude pictures with at the time a 16-year-old male student from Davies High School. “You can’t have this both ways it’s either this giant conspiracy that has somehow managed to loop her best friend into or Ashley’s…

Burgum States His Approach On Energy Production Will Be For The People

WASHINGTON D.C. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing began this morning as the Interior Secretary nominee. His role would make him responsible for the conservation and management of natural resources and public lands. Burgum stated that the U.S. would need to leverage the development of fossil fuels and other energy sources in order to promote world…

North Dakota DOC Introduce Bill To Allow Mothers And Children To Live Together In Prison

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The bill, presented by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, would allow children from newborns to 18 months of age to reside with their mothers in a separate housing unit the DOC considers their ‘apartments.’ “Women are often the main caregivers for their children as most incarcerated women are parents to children under the…

The Chamber Will Testify Against Bill To Reinstate Sunday Blue Laws

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces that they oppose reinstating the Sunday morning closing laws in North Dakota. Also known as Sunday Blue Laws, it prohibits certain businesses from being open from midnight until noon on Sundays. Most businesses that would be affected would be categorized under retail outlets like clothing, jewelry, and vehicles. The…

Tasty of Philly Brings Crowds Of People To Try ‘Authentic Cheesesteak’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The much-anticipated restaurant Taste of Philly finally opened its doors Friday morning, ushering in a crowd of hungry people. The franchise location run by Tim Brown on 13th Ave S. in Fargo had many people clamoring to get a bite of cheesteak for themselves. Nationwide, Taste of Phillly has over 20 locations, with plans to expand…