Author: KVRR Staff

Gov. Burgum Signs Anti-Trans and Indian Child Bills

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota’s biennial legislative session wrapped up it’s work last weekend but Gov. Doug Burgum is still signing bills. It is now law for public school teachers and state government employees to ignore the pronouns their transgender students and colleagues use. The bill requires teachers to tell a parent or legal guardian if the student identifies…

Local Choir Group Practices To Perform With Foreigner at Scheels Arena

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVVR) —  One of the best selling rock n roll bands of all time is heading to Fargo’s Scheels Arena on Wednesday night, May 10, with its Greatest Hits Tour. But Foreigner will not be taking the stage alone. They’ll be joined by some rather young vocalists. They nabbed the spot through a contest at The Eagle….

Deputy Shot And Killed During DWI Stop in Wisconsin

GLENWOOD, Wis. (AP) — A suspected drunken driver shot and killed a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop before running into some nearby woods and killing himself, authorities said Sunday. During a conversation about field sobriety tests, Jeremiah Johnson was “evasive,” drew a handgun and shot St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising in Glenwood, about 60 miles east of…

Fans celebrate May 4th: Star Wars Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Star Wars fans are celebrating Star Wars Day to commemorate the franchise created by George Lucas. It is held annually on May 4th inspired by the iconic phrase “May the Force be with you.” To help celebrate the event, Fargo theater is showing Star Wars Return of the Jedi tonight at 7:30. Fans of all ages…

Pelican Rapids Man, 65, Killed In Wednesday Night Crash

PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Pelican Rapids man died last night in a crash northwest of the city. According to Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, it was reported shortly before 9:30 p.m. First responders arrived to find the 65-year-old driver dead at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle. The name of the victim, and other…

Purple lanes: Minnesota highway signs to honor Prince

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince will have a highway named after him in his home state, following a vote by Minnesota lawmakers Thursday. The Senate vote was 55-5 to rename the highway that runs past Prince’s Paisley Park museum and studios. Among those watching was his oldest sister, Sharon Nelson. The bill passed the House unanimously last…

MN House Passes Paid Family Leave Bill, Senate Votes Next

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program by a vote of 68-64. Rep. Ruth Richardson’s bill would now allow up to 12 weeks of partial payments each year to people who need family bonding with a new child or who have a serious medical condition. People experiencing both situations can…