ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — “All in favor say aye. Aye! All those opposed say no. The motion prevails the senate is now adjourned,” Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, the Democratic Minnesota Senate President, announced to thundering applause. The Minnesota Legislature put the final touches on a $72 billion state budget and adjourned for the year Monday night. Democrats celebrated enacting an…
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week, according to court records. Rodriguez, a sex offender, was convicted in 2007 of…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Legislature put the final touches on a $72 billion state budget Monday as Democrats celebrated enacting an ambitious agenda that ranged from protecting abortion rights, to providing more resources for education, to legalizing marijuana. The big tax bill of the session, which cleared its final test Sunday evening, included $3 billion in tax cuts, including…
BENSON CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Authorities in Benson County, North Dakota say a body has been found on the shoreline of Devils Lake. Sheriff Ethan Rode said the body was found Sunday night and it was clear from the condition of the body that it had been in the water for “quite some time.” The sheriff’s department turned the case…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO/KNOX: 5:30pm UPDATE) — The search for a man wanted for attempted murder comes up empty in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Regional SWAT team attempted to arrest 25-year-old Omar Martinez this afternoon at an apartment in the 12 hundred block of 39th Street North. A shelter in place was issued and then lifted around 3:45 when…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Former Minnesota Vikings head coach and Hall of Famer Bud Grant is remembered at a public memorial service at U.S. Bank Stadium. The legendary coach died on March 11 at the age of 95. Various people sharing their memories about him during the service. In a video tribute that aired during the memorial, Fran Tarkenton, former Vikings Quarterback…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After weeks of dealing with postponements, the Spring Vintage Market at Wild Terra Cider gave businesses a chance to show off their products. They had vintage products, clothing, and even food trucks for visitors to catch a bite. Over 30 local businesses showed up for the event. Despite businesses dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and high…
ALBERTA, CANADA (KVRR/FOX) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada are dealing with out-of-control fires as a result of abnormally hot and dry weather. The wildfires have been going on for weeks and more than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. There’s extensive property damage to both homes and businesses in the region. There is also a growing concern…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Minneapolis man is accused of taking guns from JK Sports in Fergus Falls. 26-year-old Cole Michelson is charged with 1st Degree Burglary with Dangerous Weapons and multiple counts of Felony Theft Involving Firearms. The burglary happened early Monday and Michelson was arrested later the same day. A total of nine firearms had been taken…
BISMARCK, N.D. (CNN) — A source with knowledge of his plans tells CNN that Gov. Doug Burgum is seriously mulling a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. A final decision could come in two to three weeks. Should Burgum enter the field, he would do so with considerably less national name recognition. He has a conservative track record, signing…
