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Minnesota Vikings Win 5th Straight: 34-26 Over Arizona Cardinals

Minnesota Vikings/FacebookMINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help Minnesota’s defense hang on against Kyler Murray as the Vikings beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-26 for their fifth consecutive victory. Dalvin Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and a touchdown and Kirk Cousins passed for two scores and ran for another for the Vikings. They moved to 6-1…

Former President Trump Endorses Dr. Jensen for Minnesota Governor

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Dr. Scott Jensen for Minnesota’s governor. Trump said in a social media post that Minnesota won’t have “any more fiery takeovers of police precincts” if Jensen is elected. It’s a reference to a Minneapolis police station burned by protesters during riots following the killing of George Floyd under Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s watch….

Feds: Theft of frozen beef in Nebraska uncovers crime ring In ND, SD, MN & Other States

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Federal authorities say an investigation into the theft this summer of several semitrailers loaded with frozen beef from Nebraska has led to arrests and uncovered a multimillion-dollar theft ring targeting meatpacking plants in six Midwestern states. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reported Tuesday that the discovery of the Miami-based theft ring began in June when…

Pilot program will test portable restrooms in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – After seeing an uptick in biohazards downtown over the summer, several organizations are partnering to roll out a pilot program to put portable restrooms in two locations in downtown Fargo.Cindy Graffeo, executive director of Downtown Community Partnership (DCP) said the Business Improvement District (BID) found they were cleaning more biohazards. Over the summer, that number was in…

BrainSTEM Workshop promotes diversity at Concordia College

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — More than 300 students came out to attend the fifth Annual BrainSTEM event at Concordia College. Seventh graders from Ben Franklin Middle School in Fargo attended a STEM workshop to expose them to different careers that they may not have thought of before. There were 21 workshops allowing students to get hands-on experience of real life…

Xcel Energy encourages customers to be aware of scammers

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Xcel Energy is warning new and existing customers of another scam. People contacting Xcel by phone may find a number online that connects them to scammers instead of the company. Once connected, the scammer can collect Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and money upfront for services. The customer may not even realize something is wrong, because…

Leslie Jordan, Star of FOX’s “Call Me Kat”, Dead at 67 After Crash

LOS ANGELES (FOX) — Leslie Jordan died following a car crash in Los Angeles Monday. He was 67. Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that officers responded to a car collision at approximately 8:50 a.m. in the Hollywood division. An officer said authorities responded to a “medical emergency” shortly before 9 a.m. “The world is definitely a much…