ST. PAUL — CEOs of Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services say they will not delay their merger despite requests from lawmakers, Minnesota’s attorney general and the University of Minnesota. Lawmakers called the two CEOs to the state capitol and they got grilled by Democrats at a joint House Commerce and Health Finance and Policy committees hearing. U of M…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cindy Williams, who was among the most recognizable stars in America in the 1970s and 80s for her role as Shirley opposite Penny Marshall’s Laverne on the beloved sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died, her family said Monday. Williams died in Los Angeles at age 75 on Wednesday after a brief illness, her children, Zak and…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House on Monday approved a bill that would require school districts to show a video on fetal development as part of life science curriculums. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, passed by a 60-34 vote. It does not specify which grade levels would see the films, the Bismarck Tribune reported. It requires…
BRAINERD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A 13-year-old boy is the big winner in the annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. Zac Padrnos of Hutchinson reeled in a 9.75 pound walleye Saturday which earned him either a new Ford or GMC pickup. The next largest walleye was 5.67 pounds. More than 12,000 anglers turned out at Hole In The Day Bay on…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is urging the National Park Service to maintain a herd of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He was joined by tourism officials, state legislators from both sides of the aisle and other stakeholders during a press conference at the state capitol. The park service’s plan to manage the wild horses involves…
BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — Five people are indicted for multiple child abuse charges including torture and neglect on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court documents, 40-year-old Trina Johnson directed the torture, neglect and abuse of a child in her custody through foster care. The abuse happening between January 1, 2021 and April 29, 2022. Four others are accused…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Patrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle and then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Visitors enjoyed plenty of things to do at the block party including checking out art pieces, ice skating, and eating appetizers. It may have been cold outside, but that did not affect the turnout. “It is a little bit of a barrier in people’s minds of getting out and getting active in the community. But us…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jalen Hurts had one of Philadelphia’s four rushing touchdowns and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl, forcing both of San Francisco’s quarterbacks out of the game with injuries and beating the wounded 49ers 31-7 in the NFC championship game. The Eagles won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback. They’ll try…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Students from Park Christian School kickoff their 20th annual science fair. Students were able to choose from twenty-two different categories ranging from Animal Science to Medicine and Health. Some of them spent up to five months working on their projects. Many young scientists were excited for an opportunity to get a glance of what they’d like…
