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Supreme Court declines to block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case in early November. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government has the right to sue over the law. The court’s action leaves in place for the time being a law…

Minneapolis officer charged in pursuit that killed motorist

Leneal Frazier memorial (FOX 9)MINNEAPOLIS – A prosecutor says a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide in a fatal crash in July that occurred while the officer was pursuing a stolen vehicle. Officer Brian Cummings was driving nearly 80 mph in Minneapolis with his siren and lights activated when his squad car slammed into a…

Fargo man pleads not guilty in assault on girls and using a racial slur

The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office are reviewing the case for possible federal hate crimes violations.

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Larry Baldner has pleaded not guilty on charges he attacked two girls and used a racial slur. Baldner, 73, of Fargo is charged with aggravated assault against a victim under the age of 12, preventing arrest and simple assault. Baldner’s attorney filed a waiver for a preliminary hearing and entered not guilty pleas on Wednesday. The…

LIVE: FM Halloween Run

Consider it the training run to help you hit as many houses as possible trick-or-treating.

Is your kid already lacing up her tennis shoes to help her hit as many houses as possible trick-or-treating? Here’s a way you can keep up with her on the big night… and burn off some of the candy you’ve been snacking on all month long. The organizers of the Fargo Marathon are launching their first-ever FM Halloween run this…

Police: 14-year-old Steals Car In Breckenridge, Caught In St. Cloud

Car Reportedly Stolen From Breckenridge High School

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. (KVRR) — Breckenridge Police say a 14-year-old made off with a stolen car, cash and cell phones and got all the way to St. Cloud before he was caught. Police and the Wilkin County Sheriff responded to Breckenridge High School just before 6 p.m. on Monday for a report of a stolen car. They determined that the boy…

Two-time breast cancer survivor urges people to get screenings

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A two-time cancer survivor is sharing her story this Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marti Simmons was first diagnosed with breast cancer in September of 2000. Nearly exactly 20 years later, she received her second diagnosis last November. The cancer returned in the same breast and this time, resulted in a mastectomy. “In the exact same breast. Who…

Fergus Falls School Board votes not to extend mask mandate

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Starting Monday, students in preschool through sixth grades in Fergus Falls Public Schools will no longer be required to wear masks. The district will strongly recommend them. The mandate was scheduled to end on Sunday and the School Board voted 4-2 Thursday morning to not extend it. The district says updated information was presented on…

Wimmers Diamonds opens new location on 32nd Ave S in Fargo

Wimmers Diamonds Has Been In The Fargo Community For 102 Years

FARGO, N.D.  (KVRR) – Wimmers Diamonds is a family run business, and has been in Fargo for 102 years. The business has continued to evolve and now shifts to a new central location under new ownership. Aaron Wimmer has watched his cather and uncle run the show for decades and now he is excited to step up and lead the…

High Risk Sex Offender Has New Address in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A high risk sex offender is now living at Centre Inc., a transitional re-entry center. Police say 21-year-old Christopher Morrison was convicted earlier this year of sexual abuse of a minor in U.S. Federal Court. Morrison is a lifetime registrant. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: CENTRE INC., CHRISTOPHER MORRISON, Fargo Police Department, HIGH RISK SEX…