ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Minnesota Republican lawmakers want the state to add “Trump derangement syndrome” to its definition of mental illness. The bill was introduced by five Republican lawmakers in the Minnesota Senate. The bill defines the syndrome as “acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal persons that is in reaction to the policies and presidencies of President Donald J….
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill that would have prevented state funds from supporting Prairie Public broadcasting has been defeated in the senate on a vote of 6-41. In a social media post, Prairie Public wrote, “We’re deeply grateful to everyone who submitted testimony and contacted your senators and representatives – your voice truly made a difference!”. While it is…
WEST FARGO, N.D.(KVRR) — A scam is circulating that uses West Fargo Police Department’s phone number. The scammers make their phone number look like it’s coming from the police department. It’s a common scam practice called spoofing. They tell the person they are calling that they have outstanding warrants or need to provide information for an ongoing investigation. If you…
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) MN’s 7th Congressional DistrictLITCHFIELD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three-term U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach is seeking another term in Congress in 2026. The Republican was first elected in 2020, defeating 15-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson. She won re-election last year in Minnesota’s 7th congressional district, which covers most of the western part of the state, with…
Justin Esparza/GoFundMeHALLOCK, Minn. (KVRR) — The family of Justin Esparza has started a GoFundMe account to bring the murder victim’s body back to St. Paul. They say the 43-year-old man was murdered in Hallock, Minnesota on Thursday where he lived alone. 23-year-old Jordan Hanson of Kennedy was arrested shortly after the incident and taken to Kittson County jail. She is…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They were a staple on radio and tv in the 1990s with hits like “Follow You Down” and “Hey Jealousy”. Gin Blossoms are ready to perform all their hits on Friday night at Shooting Star Casino. KVRR’s TJ Nelson got a chance to catch up with the band’s lead singer. “Hey jealousy! Hey jealousy.” “That is…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota Senate has defeated a resolution to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The vote was taken without recording how senators voted and the final tally was 16 in favor and 31 against. Republican Sen. Diane Larson of Bismarck says the hotly debated resolution came out…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A plea deal is reached for the man charged with leaving the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash near Walmart on 52nd Avenue South in Fargo in December. 23-year-old Alex Cruz has pleaded guilty to failing to stop for an accident involving death and driving under suspension. Cruz hit and killed 36-year-old Robyn Krause of Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bad news if you were getting ready for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fargo-Moorhead. It is being delayed until next weekend due to the potential for dangerous weather. The parade will now take place on Saturday, March 22 at 11 a.m. And an update to the route. The parade will now end on 5th…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Dem-NPL Chair George Gaukler died Tuesday at the age of 88. Gaulker was party chair from 1980 to 1994, a time that saw two to three seats in Congress being held by North Dakota Democrats. Now all three seats are held by Republicans. Former U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy said Gaukler was like…
