WASHINGTON D.C. — White House officials confirm President Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey. The president sent a letter to Comey, stating that he agreed with the Department of Justice that Comey “is not able to effectively lead the bureau”. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Attorney General Jeff Sessions recommended the decision to President Trump and…
GYLNDON, Minn. — Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon is cleaning up after a fire destroyed three log sheds and a shop over the weekend. It’s not just buildings that were burned. Countless hours of an artist’s work are now gone. You’ve probably driven by Andy Lake Woodworks on Highway 10 in Minnesota. “Sales were picking up,” said Scott Petry, a chainsaw…
FARGO, ND — It’s almost that time of year again where the buzzing and biting insects are coming out to play. “Especially at night, sometimes at night when it gets really humid there will be like a thick cloud of them just to attack you left and right,” said Ward Kitzman from West Fargo. “This year we’re seeing mosquitoes in…
All week long you can see KVRR’s Jackie Kelly do different jobs throughout the area. The first job Jackie did was learn what it takes to be a zookeeper at the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Her tasks included feeding the animals, giving them enrichment, and cleaning up after them. If you have a job you’d like to see…
FARGO, ND — Computer Science students at NDSU have released the robots! Students presented their semester-long projects and then had the opportunity to try out their peers projects. Some of the projects included ground robots, robots that connect with one another, robot soccer and drones. The assistant professor of the class says that this project helps prepare students for the…
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School professor was on Trump’s short list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees. His nomination requires Senate confirmation. It would give…
BISMARCK, ND — As Gov. Burgum prepares to give the commencement address at NDSU on Saturday, legislators could be headed back to Bismarck. Legislative leaders will decide this week whether to return to and attempt to override a veto by the governor. He vetoed a $16 million appropriation that would have provided each non-oil producing township $10,000. Burgum said…
DILWORTH, Minn. — A lottery ticket worth one million dollars has been sold in Dilworth. The Mega Millions ticket was purchased on Friday at Petro Serve USA on Highway 10. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 4, 23, 33, 47 and 53. It was just one number away from winning the jackpot. You have a one in…
Authorities say wood-finishing chemicals likely caused a weekend fire that destroyed a wood carving business in western Minnesota. The fire at Andy Lake Woodworks in Glyndon was reported early Saturday afternoon. Three log sheds and a shop building were destroyed. No one was hurt, but a firefighter was treated at the scene after becoming overheated. Authorities say the fire apparently…
FARGO, N.D. — Firefighters, police and FM ambulance went to the Red River Zoo, but not because of an emergency. Sanford Children’s Safe Kids FM and AAA hosted their annual safe Kids FM Safety Safari. Animal presentations, a rollover simulator and safety games were set up for children and parents. Organizers say it’s a great way to get the community…
