Author: KVRR Staff

South Dakota State Capitol
Local News, South Dakota News

Noem’s abortion ban proposal dismissed by lawmakers

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South Dakota CapitolPIERRE, S.D. – A Republican-controlled South Dakota House committee has declined to consider a bill from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem that would ban nearly all abortions. It deals a major blow to a top item on the governor’s agenda. Noem’s proposal would have mimicked the private enforcement of a Texas law and prohibited abortions once medical professionals can…

Tiger King
Crime, Entertainment

‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic Resentenced to 21 Years in Prison

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge resentenced “Tiger King” Joe Exotic to 21 years in prison on Friday, reducing his punishment by just a year after an appeals court ordered a new sentence. Joe Exotic — whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage — was convicted in a murder-for-hire case involving animal welfare activist Carole Baskin. Both were featured in…

Brain Heart
Health

Research shows heart and brain diseases are linked

American Health Association annual study shows how brain and heart diseases are related via blood vessels
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Heart Association. At this time every year, researchers publish reviews of studies related to the condition. This year, researchers found many risk factors for heart disease are the same for brain disease. “Risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, smoking and…

Deadly South Fargo Fire
Local News, North Dakota News

Two die after South Fargo house fire

Early morning fire at 1418 Second Avenue South where Fargo firefighters combated freezing temperatures
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two people die in a house fire in South Fargo. Crews were called around 5:00 Wednesday morning to 1418 Second Avenue South. One person found in the home died after being rushed to the hospital. A second body was found once firefighters were able to search the house. Firefighters had trouble entering the home due to…

Boosters
Health, Local News

Health Experts Urge Public to get Boosted

KVRR Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota reports more than 7,000 active cases of COVID-19, down from a high of more than 12,000 from January 25th. The omicron variant is especially contagious even if you are boosted. For the unvaccinated, the variant has a higher chance for hospitalization. Health experts urge the public to get their booster shots as quickly as…
Local News, Minnesota News, Politics / Elections

Gov. Walz calls for recreational marijuana legalization in Minnesota

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MINNESOTA (FOX 9) – Governor Tim Walz is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation to legalize marijuana use in Minnesota, as he proposes funds from his budget plan to launch a state authority to oversee a recreational marijuana program. Speaking Wednesday, Governor Walz says his budget would set aside $25 million to create the new “Cannabis Management Office.” The office would oversee…

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