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Pet Connection: Meet Sokka, the Puppy Picasso

Sokka is a playful pup with an artistic side in this week's Pet Connection from Homeward Animal Shelter

  We’ve got a special Pet Connection this week for Giving Hearts Day. Sokka joins us from Homeward Animal Shelter. He’s a 2-year-old Husky/Pit Bull mix. He’s super cuddly, loves people and loves to play. He does have to be the only pet in a home, but he’ll bring tons of love for whoever is lucky enough to welcome him…

Murder trial of Fergus Falls man underway in Ramsey County

Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul

ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR/KFGO) – The murder trial of a Fergus Falls man began Wednesday, February 7. Matthew Ecker, 44, of Fergus Falls, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of 32-year-old Alexandra Pennig of St. Paul. He originally reported she shot herself in the head. Jury selection is underway. Second-degree murder with intent is a felony…

LIVE: Help Supply Furnishings For People Leaving Homelessness On Giving Hearts Day

The group Down Home provides furnishing for families moving from homelessness into permanent homes

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help families leaving homelessness feel at home in their new surroundings for Giving Hearts Day. The group Down Home provides furnishing for families moving from homelessness into permanent homes. They are hoping to raise $150,000 on Giving Hearts Day. They have $30,000 in matching donations lined up. That money would let Down Home…

South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates

South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it.

SOUTH DAKOTA, (AP) – South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it. Attorneys for the Transformation Project announced the settlement Monday. The nonprofit sued last year after the state canceled the contract for a community health worker…

NDSU Football Introduces Three New Coaches Tuesday Afternoon

Tim Polasek and Assistant Coaches Speak at Introductory Press Conference

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State Football held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to introduce three newly hired members of the coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and running backs coach, Jake Landry was the OC and Quarterbacks coach at St. Thomas the past two season Cornerbacks coach, Will Johnson is taking his first fulltime coaching position after two years at Oklahoma…

LIVE: Gigi’s Playhouse Helps People With Down Syndrome Achieve More On Giving Hearts Day

This Giving Hearts Day, you have the chance to get an up close look at one of the non-profits doing great things in our community

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This Giving Hearts Day, you have the chance to get an up close look at one of the non-profits doing great things in our community. Gigi’s Playhouse is hosting its “Lattes for Love” event during Thursday’s Giving Hearts Day. They will be giving out free lattes and tours of their facilities from 11:30-12:30. Gigi’s Playhouse…

One person seriously injured in car/semi crash in Lamoure County, ND

A driver was injured when her car collided with a semi at the intersection of State Highway 13 and U.S. Highway 281 in Edgeley, North Dakota, Monday afternoon

LAMOURE COUNTY, N.D.  (KFGO/KVRR) – A driver was injured when her car collided with a semi at the intersection of State Highway 13 and U.S. Highway 281 in Edgeley, North Dakota, Monday afternoon. The State Patrol says the victim ran a stop sign at the intersection and the semi struck her car. The 66-year-old Edgeley woman was transported to the…

Sheyenne Mustangs Boys Basketball Win Chris Heise High School Play of the Week

Tommy Ahneman and John Agnau Take

FARGO, N.D. — The Sheyenne Mustangs overtook first place in the EDC Boys Basketball standings and now the ‘Stangs can add a Chris Heise High School Play of the Week to their list of recent accolades. Tommy Ahneman brought the thunder with the slam in Sheyenne’s win over West Fargo but these Mustangs weren’t done yet. They added more points…

LIVE: Help Kids Have The Birthday They Deserve This Giving Hearts Day

You can help kids in the Metro have the birthday party they deserve this Giving Hearts Day

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help kids in the Metro have the birthday party they deserve this Giving Hearts Day. The group Box of Balloons has given out more than 700 birthday boxes for underprivileged kids in the last four years. Each box contains everything for a party with up to six kids. They have decorations, party favors,…