Author: KVRR Staff

Rockne Earles Indicted for Role in Riot at U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — A federal grand jury has indicted a former Oriska, North Dakota man who was arrested earlier this year on charges related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 62-year-old Rockne Earles is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers and civil disorder, both felonies. He also faces six misdemeanor charges. He was first…

Rochester Doctor Accused of Poisoning Pharmacist Wife to Death

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Police in Rochester have arrested a former Mayo Clinic doctor for the poisoning death of his wife. 30-year-old Dr. Connor Bowman was arrested during a traffic stop in Rochester. Bowman is accused of killing his 32-year-old wife, Betty, by using a combination of medications. She was a pharmacist. The investigation began in August when the medical…

KVRR’s Adam Ladwig Blows Past Goal For “Real Men Wear Pink” Fundraiser

KVRR morning anchor Adam Ladwig has reached his goal in his Real Men Wear Pink campaign

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – He did it, thanks to you. KVRR morning anchor Adam Ladwig has reached his goal in his Real Men Wear Pink campaign. He has been wearing pink every day this Breast Cancer Awareness Month raising money for the American Cancer Society. He reached his $2,500 goal Monday morning. Adam has been celebrating every $500 milestone with…

North Dakota lawmakers are preparing to fix a budget mess. What’s on their plate?

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are scheduled to be back in Bismarck on Monday to begin a special session to fix a budget mess after the state Supreme Court struck down a major funding bill last month. Here is a preview of the issues involved in the special session and what awaits Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and the Republican-controlled Legislature. WHAT CAUSED THE SPECIAL…

Riverkeepers hosts 13th annual “Celebrate our Red” fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Riverkeepers hosts its 13th annual Celebrate our Red fundraiser. The event included raffle, an hors d’oeuvres buffet, and beverages. There was also a silent auction which was filled with experiences instead of items. Some of these experiences are spearfishing and cat fishing trips as well as a hike with a naturalist. Riverkeepers say they will use…