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Fargo entrepreneur honors his family with Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks

A small black-owned business is taking snacking to a whole new level with unique gourmet flavors on a classic Midwestern treat.

April 15, 2021

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A small black-owned business is taking snacking to a whole new level with unique gourmet flavors on a classic Midwestern treat. “Everyone and every bag gets their own personal slice of heaven that no one else can get to,” Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks Owner Clayton Cottman said. Uncle Charlie’s has a variety of flavors including…

Local defense attorney reflects on Chauvin trial before closing arguments begin

April 15, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As the last day of testimony wraps up, a local defense attorney reflects on the past several weeks of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s trial. Mark Friese with Vogel Law Firm in Fargo says it’s no surprise that Chauvin did not take the stand Thursday morning. “In a case like this where Derek Chauvin has…

Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Mission Could Land at Grand Forks Air Force Base

April 15, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Sen. John Hoeven is working to help bring a new low-Earth orbit satellite mission to Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Space Development Agency testified about the effort during a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee. Hoeven is working to secure funding to get the center going by 2024. Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer talked…

Man Accused of Assaulting Menard’s Worker Over Masks, Hits Officer With Hammer

April 15, 2021

TJ Nelson,

HUTCHINSON, Minn. — A man accused of assaulting a Menard’s employee in Hutchinson, Minnesota on Wednesday, also drags an officer and hits him in the head with a hammer. Police say the 61-year-old suspect hit the Menard’s worker with some lumber after a mask dispute. Police responded and a “slow speed pursuit” began near the Hutchinson Mall. The man stopped…

Grand Forks To End Vaccination Clinics at Alerus Center

April 15, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks is expanding the locations where people can get the COVID-19 vaccine, but they are ending vaccinations at the Alerus Center in May. People can get a shot at any primary care clinic of their choosing including at all four Altru clinics in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks starting April 26. You still have…

Fargo community garden honoring young man killed in a crash is approved

April 15, 2021

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The family of a young Fargo man killed in a crash nearly three years ago continues to keep his legacy alive. The Fargo Park Board unanimously approved plans for a community garden in honor of Cameron Bolton. The garden will be built near a gazebo within Urban Plains Park at 5050 30th Avenue South. Cameron’s parents…

Website helps businesses report people who don’t show up for job interviews

April 15, 2021

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NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota Job Service is upgrading a link to help out employers. It helps employers report anyone who doesn’t return back to work or anyone who is a no-call no-show for job interviews. The report has been usually filed over the phone but is now accessible online. The Job Service Communication Strategy Manager says the investigation…

Ex-cop appears in court as Daunte Wright family calls for stiffer charges

April 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

Kim PotterBROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – A former Minnesota police officer has made her first court appearance in the traffic-stop shooting of motorist Daunte Wright. Kim Potter appeared alongside her attorney at a brief initial appearance Thursday over Zoom. She posted $100,000 bond after being arrested Wednesday. The judge reminded Potter that while out on bond she must remain law-abiding, make…

Transgender sports bill heads to Gov. Burgum’s desk

April 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A bill to require North Dakota public grade school and high school athletes to compete in sports according to their birth gender is on its way to Gov. Doug Burgum’s desk. Grand Forks Democratic Sen. JoNell Bakke said the measure is meant to address a problem that doesn’t exist. “We are interfering in a personal issue…

Tattoo artist accused of spray painting businesses acquitted

April 15, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A tattoo artist accused of spray painting his logo on some businesses in Bismarck has been acquitted of felony criminal mischief. The prosecutor who handled the case against 33-year-old Richard Hudson was scolded by the judge during the trial and was fired before hearing the verdict. Hudson was accused of painting the word CRAN, which is his…