FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill that requires all North Dakota schools to teach Native American history, culture, and treaty rights recently passed the North Dakota state senate. “I think it’s a very good step in the right direction for the state of North Dakota for the tribal and state partnership and advancing the Indian Education for all in the…
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. (FOX 9) — After the deadly shooting of Daunte Wright last month in Brooklyn Center, the city council has approved a number of policing changes as part of a resolution proposed last week by the mayor. The new resolution creates a new public safety department with unarmed civilian traffic enforcement and a mental health response division….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Local advocates took to downtown Fargo Saturday to rally against the ongoing unrest in Gaza. “Because these are my people and they are killing them,” said Hala Hilala. People of all ages came out to show their support for Palestinians and the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip. The group gathered in Island Park. “As we…
ALBERT LEA, Minn. (FOX 9) — Emergency responders are working to clean up as a train derailment in Albert Lea, Minnesota has left two cars leaking hydrochloric acid. Officers are asking members of the public to avoid the area of Hawthorne Street and Ulsted Avenue in the city as the cleanup is underway. A precautionary shelter-in-place order was also in…
MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Families came together in Mapleton to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Kindergartener Faeryn Holte alone raised $570. When asked how that makes her feel, Faeryn said, “Happy to help other sick kids.” “The youngest learners are learning how important it is to be helping other kids,” kindergarten teacher Kayla Dornfeld said. Mapleton…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo ABLE games brings inclusive fun and fitness for all. “Just encourage everyone to come out and have a good time,” said Connor McGovern. The Fargo ABLE Games was created by McGovern who is a Fargo native and NFL center for the New York Jets. “Its been huge to be able to come back and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)– For the fifth straight year, KVRR is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for their Coats for Kids and Families. “It may seem crazy to think about winter already but people will be purging, people are going to be cleaning, people are going to be trying to get clutter out of their house,” Salvation Army of…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo police have identified the suspect in the stabbing of three people as 30-year old Ashley Larson who has no permanent address. She was arrested after a 4-hour standoff with police while she was barricaded inside a vehicle belonging to one of the victims. Larson voluntarily gave up and was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault….
MINNEAPOLIS – Target has suspended in-store sales of sports and Pokemon trading cards, citing safety concerns. The Minneapolis-based retailer’s announcement came after police in Brookfield, Wisconsin, reported that four men had attacked another man over cards on May 7. The value of some trading cards has recently soared, driven in part by people rushing to buy up new cards for…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police are investigating a report of gunshots fired in the downtown area. Police were called Friday afternoon to the vicinity of the 300 block of Main Ave. A witness tells KVRR that he was about a block away when he heard a “pop pop pop” sound. Police say no arrests have been made and no injured…
