LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Emmy-winning actor whose career triumphs were later overshadowed by a trial in which he was acquitted of killing his wife, Robert Blake has died at age 89. A statement released on behalf of his niece says he died Thursday in Los Angeles. Blake was the star of the 1970s TV show “Baretta” and landed movie…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Zandbroz Variety Store and the ACLU of North Dakota want you to get your writing hands ready. They are hosting a postcard writing event to oppose legislation restricting what public libraries can shelve. It is on Monday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Zandbroz Variety Store in downtown Fargo. People are encouraged to write letters to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Legislature has approved a measure to allow patients on medical marijuana to receive 6,000 milligrams of THC within a 30 day period, an increase from 4,000 milligrams. The measure amending an initiated measure passed with the required two-thirds votes in each chamber. Republican Rep. Brandon Pritchard of Bismarck says some patients can get by…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The new National Weather Service flood outlook shows the risk for moderate or higher spring flooding has increased. Levels are now expected near or above long-term historical averages across the Red River Basin. Moderate to isolated major spring flooding is in the outlook for much of the mainstem Red River and southeastern North Dakota tributaries….
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO) – A former substitute teacher and coach for Valley City Public Schools has been given 270-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to luring minors by computer and attempted solicitation of a minor. The felony charges against 64 year-old Davy Zinke were reduced to a misdemeanor. Zinke was fined $5000 and ordered to register as a sex…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Higher education leaders gathered to launch a new program to help boost student enrollment at Concordia and NDSU. “Right now, there is such a demand for engineers in this region and the enrollment environment is getting more competitive and so we are looking at unique ways to reach out and be able to attract students from…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP/KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum is praising the oil and gas industry for being a “powerhouse” and “game-changer” for the state’s economy. He is also bashing the White House for trying to shift the country away from climate change-causing fossil fuels. Citing recent studies, the Republican governor says the industry contributed more than $42 billion to the state’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) — Longtime Breadsmith owner Rob Roberts says after being at the helm for 21 years, he decided it was time to inject some new energy into the business, and he found the boost he was looking for in Jason Aamodt, who up until recently was the co-owner of Meats by John & Wayne. Aamodt says nothing will…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Immigration status will no longer disqualify more than 80,000 people from getting Minnesota drivers licenses under a bill signed by Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday. Supporters of the effort, dubbed “driver’s licenses for all,” say it will improve public safety by ensuring that all drivers are licensed and insured, and have taken driver’s education courses….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission has directed the city attorney to draft new ordinances for a proposed pedal-powered trolley. Thomas Stromme, co-founder of Fargo Pedal Tours, made a presentation to commissioners and explained some of the details. The pedal bike would have seating for 10 pedaling passengers, four riding passengers, and a pilot. Passengers will be required to…
