Author: KVRR Staff

Vikings lose to L.A. Chargers 28-24, Now 0-3 on season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores’ blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert’s rookie season. Three years later, with the quarterback and receiver in nearly perfect sync, Herbert and Allen knew just how to attack the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, coordinated…

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in tax liens, Minnesota Public Radio…

Investigation into North Dakota AG office overrun complete; state’s attorney to review

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has released the final report from Montana investigators who he tasked with probing a significant cost overrun at a building leased by the Attorney General’s office after it was discovered last year. In addition to the cost overrun, analysts and investigators from Montana’s Division of Criminal Investigation looked into the…

Economic Development meeting to discuss labor recruitment in metro

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Workforce recruitment was a big topic at the annual Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Committee Board meeting. Business leaders discussed the size of the local workforce and the methods being used to bring more workers to the area. This is the first time the metro has been engaged in a massive workforce recruitment initiative of this scale….

Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox & News Corp. Chairman

NEW YORK (FOX) – Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is transitioning from his roles as Chair of Fox Corporation and Executive Chairman of News Corp, he announced on Thursday. Murdoch, 92, informed colleagues in a letter Thursday of his decision, noting he was in good health. He will officially make the transition in November, and his son Lachlan will become the…

Minnesota Hockey Legend from Warroad, Henry Boucha, Dead at 72

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Warroad, Minnesota Native American hockey star has died at 72. Henry Boucha played for four NHL teams including the Minnesota North Stars. He also played for team U.S.A. Boucha died on the 8th. Hockey fans remember him as a victim of a highly publicized stick incident. David Forbes of the Boston Bruins effectively ended Boucha’s…

New Charges Filed In April Crash That Killed Motorcyclist in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — A West Fargo woman has now been charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide in a deadly motorcycle collision in April. 28-year-old Taquoya Saldana was originally charged with reckless driving, driving with a suspended license and DUI. Those charges were dropped while the investigation was underway. 31-year-old Thomas Fradet of Fargo was on Main Avenue when…

Group That Wants To Ban Electronic Voting Resubmits Initiated Amendment

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A group that wants to do away with electronic voting machines in North Dakota has submitted a new Constitutional initiated amendment to the Secretary of State. The group earlier submitted a similar petition, but withdrew it. The new proposal would require paper ballots and outlaw most mail-in voting. It would require a two thirds vote in…