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North Dakota Sunday Blue Law Closer to a Public Vote

Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state's so-called blue laws

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — A group that wants to repeal longstanding Sunday business restrictions in North Dakota is a step closer to bringing the matter to a public vote. Secretary of State Al Jaeger has approved for circulation a petition for a ballot initiative to end the state’s so-called blue laws. The petition will need signatures from about 13,500 North…

Coke Zero is Out, Coca-Cola Promising New Recipe will be Better

Coke is doing away with their Coke Zero and introducing a new recipe with a new name

July 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — Say it isn’t so! Coke is doing away with their Coke Zero and introducing a new recipe with a new name. The beverage company says they’re going with the same idea and targeting the same customers that love Coke Zero and introducing “Coca-Cola Zero Sugar”. It’s different packaging and a brand new recipe and will be on store…

NFL Responds to Study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Football Players

In 111 NFL players' brains, 110 of them had CTE

July 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — The NFL has released a statement concerning a study on football players and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association states researchers looked at more than 200 autopsies of former NFL, college and high school football players. Researchers say they found 170 out of 202 players had…

Rep. Steve Scalise Transferred to Rehab Facility

The Louisiana lawmaker was shot along with four others while they were on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia

July 26, 2017

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been released from the hospital just six weeks after he was shot during a GOP baseball practice. Scalise was discharged Tuesday and transferred to an in-patient rehabilitation center to continue his recovery. The Louisiana lawmaker was shot along with four others while they were on a baseball field in Alexandria,…

Chipotle Hoping to Win Back Customers with New Addition to the Menu

The burrito chain is hoping to draw new and existing customers back in good graces

July 26, 2017

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NATIONAL — Officials with Chipotle, say at least 350 stores will be offering queso and if it’s successful, will take it to all their stores in the nation. The burrito chain is hoping to draw new and existing customers back in good graces. Just last month, a Chipotle in Virginia sickened more than 100 people with a norovirus outbreak….

Kennedy Bridge Closed for this Weekend

Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Kennedy Bridge is going to be shut-down for the weekend. The bridge connecting Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will close at 6 a.m. on Friday. Crews will be doing concrete work all weekend. The bridge is expected to be back open by 6 a.m. on Monday. Traffic will be detoured to the Sorlie Bridge…

Legal Battle Over Minnesota Budget on Fast Track to State Supreme Court

The Democratic governor wants top Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures that he signed into law

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The legal battle between Gov. Dayton and the Legislature is on a fast track to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The dispute revolves around Dayton’s move to zero out funding for the House and Senate while signing a $46 billion budget. The Democratic governor wants top Republicans to rework costly tax breaks and other measures that…

Trial Scheduled for Rapid City Man Accused in Killing of C-Store Clerk

A 17-year-old co-defendant is asking to move his case to juvenile court

July 26, 2017

TJ Nelson,

RAPID CITY, SD — A Rapid City man accused of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery is scheduled for trial in December. Cody Grady, 19, is charged with first-degree murder or manslaughter in the January stabbing death of 45-year-old Kasie Lord at the Loaf `N Jug. He’s also charged with aiding and abetting first-degree robbery of grand…

Mapleton Woman Fired After Viral Racist Rant, Community Rally Scheduled in Fargo

Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. KVRR'S TJ Nelson also contributed to this report

July 26, 2017

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FARGO, ND — A Mapleton woman continues to deal with the consequences of her actions after video of her harassing three Somali women in Fargo went viral. Amber Hensley has issued an apology and the three women behind the camera say they hope she changes. They also want bystanders to speak up when hate crimes happen. KVRR’s Nick Broadway was the…

Three Vehicles Involved in Shooting in Moorhead

A nearby apartment complex may also be involved

July 25, 2017

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Police in Moorhead say shots were fired behind the strip mall near Hornbacher’s Azool. A nearby apartment complex may be involved. Police got the call just before 6:00 p.m. When officers arrived, they found out three vehicles were involved in the shooting. They say one of those vehicles was damaged by the gunfire. At the same time,…