Marvin Haynes (FOX9)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota judge on Monday set aside the murder conviction of a 35-year-old man who was sent to prison for the 2004 killing of a man in a Minneapolis flower shop, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office said. Marvin Haynes, who was 16 at the time of the killing, was expected to be released from prison…
PHILADELPHIA (KVRR/AP) — University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing. Magill is a Fargo native and graduate of Shanley High School. She was unable to say under repeated questioning that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. The university said…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND ATHLETICS)– While the calendar said Saturday, it sure felt like a replay of Friday night as Colorado College defeated No. 1 North Dakota, 3-2, in overtime for the second straight game at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. Gleb Veremyev raced to a puck and tucked a backhander home over goaltender Ludvig Persson at…
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product labeled as birria-inspired beef soup may actually contain plant-based chicken noodle soup, which contains sesame, a known allergen, which is not declared…
CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) -Google travels around the region for this event to give children the ability to get the most out of all online tools. The Be Internet Awesome criteria has been developed for years and is presented at all stops on Google’s tour. “The be internet awesome curriculum which was developed by industry and educators over the past couple…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Just like most healthcare providers across the country, Sanford Health in Fargo is ready for this years flu season. “We are right at the beginning of the flu season and I think next couple weeks we’ll hear a lot more about influenza cases in the community.” says infectious disease specialist at Sanford Dr. Avish Nagpal. With…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The $140 million Fargodome renovation vote failed, sending the plan back to square one. Voters were asked to approve a .25% increase in the sales tax and a 3% increase in the lodging tax to pay for the remodel and addition of conference space. 4,122 people voted for the project while 3,846 voted against it. It…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The New Hulu Documentary We Live Here: The Midwest features some local talent. State Representative Heather Keeler of Moorhead and her family were featured in the documentary. The show highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who have to overcome discrimination and are attempting to establish lives in their communities throughout the Midwest. Keeler was elected…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – When she was 4-years-old, Gowri Pillai saw a woman sitting on a bucket. She asked her parents if they could give her food and the fund began. Bobcat, CrossFit Fargo and Move Chiropractic are just a few of the local companies who have donated to the Drive. Last year, the food drive raised $5,541 in…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesotans receiving a state rebate check will have to pay taxes on it. Minnesota Department of Revenue has confirmed that while the state won’t be taxing rebate checks from the state, the IRS will. The amount will depend on the size of the rebate and the household income. The state will be sending a form to…
