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Rocori School District hires Interim Superintendent

Dr. John Thein replaces a man once considered for Moorhead Superintendent

COLD SPRING, Minn. – The Rocori school district hires an Interim Superintendent replaces a man once considered for Moorhead Superintendent. The Central Minnesota District has approved Doctor John Thein’s at–will contract. He replaces Scott Staska who’s on administrative leave after being arrested for indecent exposure. Staska is also a former Barnesville High School principal. He removed himself from consideration for the Moorhead…

Pawlenty holds 1st public appearance since launching campaign

Pawlenty announced he's running for governor on Thursday

EAGAN, Minn. – Tim Pawlenty is speaking publicly for the first time since announcing his campaign for governor. The Republican discussed how he feels he has the experience to solve problems facing Minnesotans and the toxic environment in politics. Without providing details, Pawlenty broadly touched on hot button topics he says needs improvement like closing the achievement gap and the…

Richland 44 Athletic Director Leaves District

Richland 44 School District board president Lisa Amundson says athletic director and head football coach John Freeman has left the high school.

COLFAX, ND – There’s been another departure at the high school in Colfax where a hazing investigation led to juvenile court referrals against some boys. Richland 44 School District board president Lisa Amundson says athletic director and head football coach John Freeman has left the high school. Amundson would not say whether Freeman was dismissed or resigned. Freeman’s departure follows…

LIVE: Cats in Studio! Minn-Kota Feline Club Cat Show This Weekend

Kitties Come to KVRR to Promote Annual Cat Show

  Shiela Dewey and some of her furry friends join Adam to talk about this weekend’s Minn-Kota Feline Club Cat Show. More than 100 cats will be there representing 28 different breeds. We meet some exotic shorthair and longhair cats as well. They’re cute as heck. You should watch the videos. The Feline Club is partnering wit the Red River…

Forced Entry And Robbery Investigation In West Fargo

Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance.

UPDATE: WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – West Fargo police say there was a forced entry and robbery at an apartment late Thursday night. Sgt. Randy Burkhartsmeier says police were called to the 1200 block of 1st Street East around midnight after multiple reports of a disturbance. Police met with a group of victims who reported a large group of suspects…

Tim Pawlenty joins the campaign for MN Governor

The Republican was Governor from 2003-2011

EAGAN, Minn. – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for his old job. In an announcement video on his campaign website, Pawlenty said he’s the right man to become the state’s top executive. “I have the strength and the experience to solve problems and bring us together. My top priority will be to put those in the middle –…

Driver Identified In Fatal Car Crash

57 year old Matthew Vernon Beck of Fargo was killed in the accident at 45th Street and 40th Avenue South.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) –  Fargo Police released the name of the victim in Wednesday’s fatal crash in Fargo. 57 year old Matthew Vernon Beck of Fargo was killed in the accident at 45th Street and 40th Avenue South. Police say the driver of a Jeep went through the intersection, hit a traffic light, and then struck a pickup that was stopped. The Jeep…

Attorney Says Richland 44 Students Were Not Expelled

Superintendent Tim Godfrey handed in his resignation on Tuesday.

COLFAX, ND (KFGO) – A lawyer representing one of five Richland 44 High School students who were accused in a hazing and a sexual assault investigation says none of the boys were expelled. The Fargo attorney, who asked that his name not be used, says he represented a junior at the school in Colfax. He says the boy was suspended…

Officers Cleared In Shootings

The reviews were completed by the Ottertail County Attorney at the request of Clay County.

CLAY COUNTY, MN — The Clay County Attorney’s Office released reviews regarding two officer involved shootings. The reviews were completed by the Ottertail County Attorney at the request of Clay County. In both cases the officers used deadly force against an assailant. Clay County Deputy Ryan Sinclair was cleared in the shooting of Brady Adrian. Deputy Sinclair and his partner…

LIVE: Veterans Honor Flight Prepares to Take Off

This Year's Flight Scheduled for May 20th and 21st

  Jane Matejcek and Lory Ishaag with the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN join Adam Ladwig to talk about the 11th annual honor flight set for next month. The group flies dozens of veterans to Washington, D.C. every year to see war memorials and attend a banquet in their honor. Matejcek and Ishaag talk about the importance of helping veterans…