Author: KVRR Staff

“Sanctuary State” Bill To Be Introduced at next Minnesota Legislative Session

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A coalition of lawmakers and advocacy groups are introducing a bill that would make Minnesota what some call a “sanctuary state”. Democratic State Rep. Sandra Feist of New Brighton says the North STAR Act essentially prevents local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. Feist says the highly-technical bill is intended to create clarity and…

Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted

Classified documents were found in the garage of President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Del., during a search by the FBI on Dec. 21, 2022. (Justice Department via AP)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden “willfully” retained and disclosed highly classified materials when he was a private citizen, including documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan and other sensitive national security…

Former Rural Fire Chief Running for West Fargo City Commission

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A former West Fargo Rural Fire Department chief is running for West Fargo City Commission. Rory Jorgensen has lived in the city for over 50 years. He works for Servpro in commercial reconstruction after retiring from rural fire in 2019. He spent 25 years with West Fargo Fire Department. Jorgensen says the city is poised…

Complaint alleges ‘straw donor’ contributed to Burgum presidential bid

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A campaign finance watchdog organization on Tuesday filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against a North Dakota business for allegedly being a “straw donor” to a super PAC that backed Gov. Doug Burgum’s bid for U.S. president. The complaint — filed by Washington, D.C., nonprofit Campaign Legal Center  — centers on a $150,000 contribution…

VIDEO: Fire Destroys Historic Minnesota North Shore Lodge in Lutsen

LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…

Dylan Haar

Meteorologist

Dylan was born and raised in Oakhurst, New Jersey. He attended Iowa State University and graduated with a bachelors in Meteorology. Dylan was interested in weather since he was a child from watching shows on the weather channel. Dylan is also an avid sports fan of mainly Hockey and Footfall. Dylan played Hockey at Ocean Township High school and in…

Aaron Walling

KVRR Sports Director

Aaron Walling is an award-winning journalist from Fairbanks, Alaska. Aaron graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a journalism degree. Aaron has been reporter/anchor in the Red River Valley since February of 2021. Categories: Meet The KVRR Team, Sports Reporters and Anchors