Author: TJ Nelson

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Local News, Minnesota News

5 Finalists For President of MSUM On Campus Next Week

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There are five finalists to become the next president of Minnesota State University Moorhead. They are Mohamed Abousalem, Tim Downs, Scott Furlong, Arrick Jackson, and Jodi Kupper. Only Jackson has ties to the university having served as provost and senior vice president of academic affairs since 2019. The candidates will be interviewed next week. A selection…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

N.D. House Passes Bill to Ban Approval or Ranked Choice Voting

Fargo Is Only City In State With Approval Voting
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill to ban approval or choice ranked voting in North Dakota has passed the house by a vote of 74-19. An amendment to grandfather in Fargo’s approval voting system failed. Fargo is the only city in the state with the voting method after an initiated measure gained overwhelming support. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the…

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Local News, Minnesota News

Military Exchange Strengthened Between Minnesota and Norway During Walz Visit

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TRONDHEIM, NORWAY (KVRR) — The long-standing partnership between Minnesota and Norway’s militaries is being expanded. Gov. Tim Walz participated in an official “State Partnership Program” signing ceremony in Trondheim, Norway. He’s also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the “Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange”, the longest-running military exchange partnership between any two nations. Walz met with members of the Minnesota National Guard…

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Local News, Minnesota News

Lizzo is Crazy About “Blizzo”: Snowplow Named In Her Honor in MN

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BLIZZO SUPREMACY ❄️❄️❄️ thank you MN #blizzo pic.twitter.com/IIIMBX7t3r — FOLLOW @YITTY (@lizzo) February 12, 2023 Music superstar Lizzo is super excited that a snowplow has been named in her honor in Minnesota. She posted a video to social media after “Blizzo” was named one of eight winners in MnDOT’s “Name a Snowplow” contest. “Of all the awards I have received,…

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Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Mobile Food Pantry To Make The Rounds Friday In West Central Minnesota

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry is making the rounds again this week. The trucks with fresh vegetables, boxed goods and bakery items will be stopping in Ulen, Hawley, Barnesville, Glyndon, Dilworth and Moorhead on Friday, February 17. There is no re-registration required and those in need will receive food at no cost. Here are…

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Man Found Dead Sunday in Fish House on Lake Bemidji

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BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Family members find a man unresponsive in a fish house Sunday on the southwest corner of Lake Bemidji. Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says the 44-year-old man was pronounced dead just after first responders arrived on scene. The body has been taken to Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. Sheriff’s officials say no foul play…

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Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

2018 Jail Death in Beltrami County Under Review By The AG’s Office

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BELTRAMI CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General’s office has been asked to assist in the review of an investigation into a 2018 death at Beltrami County Jail in Bemidji. 27-year-old Hardel Sherrell of Apple Valley collapsed and became unresponsive while in the presence of a corrections officer and a medical technician. According to the family’s account, Sherrell had called…

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