Author: KVRR Staff

Perham Man sentenced in Death of Bus Driver

DETROIT LAKES, MN (KFGO KDLM) – A judge has sentenced a Perham man to just over 5 1/2 years in prison for a collision that killed a man who was sitting in his car ahead of his shift as a school bus driver. In January, 39-year-old Richard Fisette pleaded guilty in the death of 50-year-old Marlin Miller. Fisette was high…

Minnesota Judge Grants Restraining Order Against Winter, Snow & Meteorologists

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. (FOX 9) – A Minnesota judge has “granted” a temporary restraining order against winter ahead of another possible snowstorm. The parody temporary restraining order was filed Thursday by “Citizens of Minnesota” against “Minnesota Meteorologists, Old Man Winter and Mr. Snow.” Hennepin County Judge Kevin S. Burke, who appears to be just as fed up with the snow as the rest…

Participants at Raging Red Band Festival Learn From Nationally Recognized Directors

This is the seventh year that NDSU is hosting the festival, and the event is expected to have over 30 bands from Bismarck to Maple Grove

FARGO, N.D. – Over 1,200 regional high school and middle school music students are competing at the Raging Red Band Festival Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5th and 6th. This is the seventh year NDSU is hosting the festival, and the event is expected to have over 30 bands from Bismarck to Maple Grove, Minnesota competing. The competition gives students and…

St. Paul school alerts parents after sex offender found on bus

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – (FOX 9) – A registered sex offender is facing charges after he snuck onto a St. Paul school bus Thursday in Minneapolis, according to a letter sent to parents. According to the letter from Chelsea Heights Elementary School, students took a field trip to the Walker Art Center on Feb. 28. During the ride home, “an unknown man was…

MN House Committee Approves Universal Background Check & Red Flag Bills

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee voted Thursday to approve a “red flag” gun control bill, which allows police to seize guns from people deemed by a judge to pose a threat to themselves and others. The committee voted 10-7 to approve the measure. The same committee advanced their plan to require background checks on most gun sales and transfers…

Minnesota budget surplus shrinks to $1 billion

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The balance of Minnesota’s state budget surplus has dropped $492 million since the last outlook in November, down to just over $1 billion. Minnesota Management and Budget will release its full report later Thursday, but slower projected economic growth and lower tax collections compared to previous estimates resulted in the reduced surplus figure. The state projects spending to outpace forecast revenue…

Moorhead Mayor Has Coffee With Residents to Hear Concerns

Judd says his goal is to be more accessible to the community so they can voice their concerns and give feedback

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd and City Council Members Sara Watson Curry and Shelly Dahlquist have coffee with residents to discuss issues important to them. This is the first of many monthly sit downs the mayor plans to have with residents. One topic discussed was snow removal, and how people are not happy about snow piling up on…

Innovation Challenge Sparks Creativity at NDSU

The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas

FARGO, N.D. — The annual innovation challenge is back at North Dakota State University. The innovation challenge highlights students and their ideas to solve a problem through weeks of brainstorming, creating, and implementing those ideas. Some projects presented involve eco-friendly clothing, 3D printed prosthetics, and wind turbines. The showcase is an opportunity to for students to demonstrate their ideas and…

UPDATE: Man Dies After Fire in South Fargo Home Last Friday

UPDATE Wednesday – Fargo Police says 61-year-old Ronald Gant died after being severely burned by a fire in a South Fargo home on Friday February 22nd. Authorities say the homeowner returned to her home at 1809 30 Avenue South from vacation and found Gant, her roommate, in the basement. The cause of the fire and Gant’s death is still under investigation….

NDSU’s Part Time and Summer Jobs Fair Helps Students Find Employment

Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs while at the fair

FARGO, N.D. –NDSU is helping students connect with employers with their annual part time and summer jobs fair. Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs. Connecting employers with students gives them the opportunity to explore different jobs and career paths all in one location. “So besides of course actually getting a job, I…