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NDSU to allow freshmen to live off campus for religious reasons

June 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

NDSU Newman CenterBISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) – A subcommittee of the state Board of Higher Education says North Dakota State University must treat requests from freshmen for an exemption from its on-campus housing policy on religious grounds the same as it does any other requests. NDSU requires freshmen to live on-campus, but there are exemptions. The NDSU Newman Center, which provides housing…

Sports Book Lounge Coming To Dakota Magic Casino This Fall

June 28, 2021

TJ Nelson,

HANKINSON, N.D. — Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise will now be one of the first establishments in North Dakota to have its very own Vegas-style sports book lounge coming this fall. Dakota Magic Casino will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks, and turnkey services. The enterprise has three tribal casinos with Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel near Hankinson, North…

North Dakota pheasant estimate up but drought could cause problems

June 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Wildlife officials say North Dakota’s spring pheasant population estimate is up 3% from last year but worry that an extended drought could cut into hunting prospects in the fall. The number of roosters detected this spring was up in the northwest, southeast and northeast regions. The southwest area, which is generally considered the state’s main pheasant hunting…

Six arrested in Beltrami County human trafficking sting

June 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says six people were arrested during a human trafficking operation in Beltrami County. The BCA led the operation with assistance from the Tribes United Against Sex Trafficking (TRUST) Task Force, the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office and the Bemidji Police Department. During the operation, suspects responded to an ad on…

Minnesota bracing for extended drought, wildfire conditions

June 28, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota authorities are bracing for an extended wildfire season, saying the typical summer reprieve is looking more and more unlikely. Wildfires are typically at their worst in the spring and fall, slowing down in the summer when trees and plants are fully green and rain increases. But more than half of the state is experiencing drought conditions and…

Public Service Held For Jupiter Paulsen at Scheels Arena

"She's still with me everywhere I go. She's in the trees, in the grass, the sunshine, and the stars and anything beyond that, but most of all, she's with us."

June 27, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An emotional public service is held outside Scheels Arena in Fargo for Jupiter Paulsen, the Fargo teen killed earlier this month in a random attack. “I hope you guys could see it from my perspective how she was. She was not just a person that worked or just a person who was just there, she was…

The Greetings Tour Paints their First Mural in Downtown Fargo

It's part of Victor Ving and his wife Lisa Beggs' mission to visit all 50 states. This is their 24th state.

June 27, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Greetings Tour unveils a new mural in Downtown Fargo. The mural is located on the wall of the Dakotah Pioneer Center at Roberts Street and 1st Avenue North. It’s part of Victor Ving and his wife Lisa Beggs’ mission to visit all 50 states. This is their 24th state. Each state they paint postcard-themed murals….

Fargo attorney reacts to Chauvin sentence

June 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A prominent Fargo defense attorney says Derek Chauvin’s 22-and-a-half-year sentence is a bit more than he expected. Mark Friese of the Vogel Law Firm says the sentence imposed on Chauvin is longer than the overwhelming majority of similar cases. He noted that former Minneapolis Police Officer Mohamed Noor was sentenced to 12-1/2 years for the shooting death…

Arrest made after shots fired in downtown Fargo

June 25, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Police detectives located the suspect wanted in connection to the shots fired incident in the 300 block of Roberts Street and disturbance at Fort Noks. The incident happened in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 24th. As officers arrived, they got a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Roberts St. N….

BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin gets 22-1/2 years

June 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

(MINNEAPOLIS) – Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22-1/2 years in prison. The 45-year-old Chauvin faced up to 40 years in prison. Several legal experts predicted a sentence of 20 to 25 years. Earlier Friday, Judge Peter Cahill denied Chauvin’ s request for a new trial,…