SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota is waiting for a state Supreme Court decision on whether recreational marijuana will become legal in July. But state lawmakers and city governments are moving forward with their own pot plans. Officials statewide have warmed to the idea of legalization since voters passed a constitutional amendment in November legalizing marijuana for adults. Some cities…
BISMARCK, N.D. – An 86-year-old woman who struck and killed a pedestrian and then left the scene of the crash has been sentenced to two years of probation. Bertha Harper of Bismarck earlier pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and failure to report an accident in the June 2020 death of Amber Rebel. The 33-year-old woman was struck outside a Bismarck…
We keep hoping for some relief from the drought with more rain in the forecast. But for some farmers in the region, anything we get may be coming too little, too late. Bell Bank agribusiness analysts say some farmers may already be out of the growing game this season. In the north central part of North Dakota, the lack of…
FARGO (KVRR) – Both of North Dakota’s Roman Catholic bishops support the recent drafting of a “teaching document” that many bishops hope will rebuke Catholic leaders, including President Biden, for receiving Communion while supporting abortion rights. Last week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted 168-55 in favor of the document. The bishops cast their votes privately after hours of…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Acting on a tip, Fargo police arrested a “high risk” sex offender who was being sought by authorities for skipping his probation requirements in Valley City. Leslie Allery, 42, had cut off his ankle monitor and was on the run and a warrant was issued for his arrest. North Dakota Parole and Probation Services notified Valley…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – International Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world and Minnesota State University Moorhead’s School of Performing Arts hosted an international series of performances. “The purpose of make music day at MSUM is basically just a chance for us to connect with the community to allow the community to try something new…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A local girl is raising money and awareness for a cause as she serves sweet treats to a local assisted living facility. With Alzheimer’s hitting close to home, Amanda Paquin and her daughter Keena, have created a mobile treat wagon. They go door to door handing out popsicles, ice cream cones and ice cream sandwiches to…
Courtesy: USATFEUGENE, Ore. (KVRR) – North Dakota State may soon have another alumnus heading to Tokyo. Stanley, North Dakota native and Cheney Middle School Physical Education teacher Riley Dolezal placed third at the U.S. Olympic Trials in the javelin with a throw of 252 feet 10 inches. His performance missed the Olympic standard of 278 feet 10 inches. He will…
Garrett GrommeshMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating a possible plea agreement for Garrett Grommesh, the Moorhead man charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Grommesh is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography and one count of disseminating child pornography. Clay County Attorney Brian Melton tells KVRR that Grommesh’s June 29 trial has been canceled…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Cass Public Health is changing its COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic starting Tuesday, July 6th. The clinic will operate between noon and 6 on Tuesdays and both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson shots will be available. Clay County Public Health’s walk-in is Wednesday from 1-5 and Thursday from 9-1 at the Family Service Center. In Grand Forks,…
