Author: KVRR Staff

Republicans Tonight Holding Presidential Caucuses in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Republicans in North Dakota will gather at 12 sites around the state tonight for their presidential caucuses. Four candidates are on the ballot: former President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, David Stuckenberg and Ryan Binkley, who recently ended his campaign. Gov. Doug Burgum will speak on Trump’s behalf. Caucus Chair Robert Harms said if Haley upsets Trump…

Supreme Court rejects attempts to ban Trump from state ballots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting attempts to remove Trump from state ballots over allegations that he engaged in insurrection. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states, without action from Congress first, cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates…

West Acres Mall Macy’s Location To Remain Open

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Macy’s plan to close 150 unproductive stores does not include the West Acres Mall location. West Acres COO Alissa Adams said Friday that Macy’s West Acres is part of the brand’s long-term strategy and will remain open. Macy’s made the announcement earlier this week to close dozens of locations across the country, but they did not…

No. 3 North Dakota captures sixth Penrose Cup with 3-0 shutout win

PHOTO/RUSSELL HONS GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– Senior goaltender Ludvig Persson stopped all 35 shots fired his way to help No. 3 North Dakota defeat No. 12/11 Western Michigan, 3-0, and capture the Penrose Cup for the sixth time in program history on Saturday night from the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. UND (24-8-2, 15-6-1 NCHC) wins its 21st conference crown…

Biden approves U.S. military airdrops for Gaza

Palestinians line up for free food in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will begin airdropping emergency humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden said Friday, a day after more than 100 Palestinians were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. The president announced the move after at least 115 Palestinians…

Prosecutor will not file charges related to Stenehjem’s deleted emails

STANLEY, N.D. (KFGO) – The state’s attorney tasked with reviewing an outside investigation into the deletion of former North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s emails says he will not file charges. Mountrail County State’s Attorney Wade Enget says he did not find sufficient evidence in the report by the Montana Division of Criminal Investigation to warrant the prosecution of anyone…

Fire Damages Foxhole Bar & Grill in Foxhome, MN

FOXHOME, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A lunchtime fire has heavily damaged the Foxhole Bar and Grill in Foxhome, Minnesota. It is located along Highway 210, between Wahpeton and Fergus Falls. Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office learned of the fire in the kitchen around 12:45 this afternoon. Fire departments from Foxhome, Rothsay, Fergus Falls and Breckenridge all responded. You can see crews spraying…

Son of major league pitcher from Fargo in critical condition after being hit by car

Toby Swanson & Erik Swanson CLEARWATER, Fla. (FOX-13) – The 4-year-old boy who was struck by a car in Clearwater on Sunday and airlifted in critical condition is the son of Fargo native and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson. The City of Clearwater reported the child, Toby Swanson, of Fargo, North Dakota, remains in critical condition at Johns Hopkins…

Biden and Trump Easily Win Michigan Primaries

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump won the Michigan primaries on Tuesday, further solidifying the all-but-certain rematch between the two men. Biden defeated Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips, his one significant opponent left in the Democratic primary. But Democrats were also closely watching the results of the “uncommitted” vote, as Michigan has become the epicenter…

Woman Accused of Exposing Herself To Customers, Assaulting Business Owner in New York Mills

NEW YORKS MILLS, Minn. (KFGO) — A Wadena, Minnesota woman was arrested early last Sunday morning for causing a disturbance at a business after she was asked to leave. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call in New York Mills. 38-year-old Nichole Shoultz is accused of exposing herself to customers, becoming combative, and assaulting the business owner. Before…