FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With Valentine’s Day this weekend, florists in the area are warning the public about what the cold can do to flowers. They say it is crucial to order ahead of time and plan out deliveries as most flowers could be left at the doorstep in this very cold weather. People seeking to purchase a bouquet of…
Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. – The West Fargo School Board unanimously accepts the resignation of a business education teacher being investigated by police. Ronald Thompson announced his intent to step down Tuesday after police served him a warrant. The board had to take action on his resignation to make it official. Thompson was a teacher at Sheyenne and West Fargo…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – After Mayor Johnathan Judd resigned after accepting a 7th Judicial District judgeship, the Moorhead City Council unanimously elected Council Member Shelly Carlson mayor at a council meeting Monday. The city says citizens will vote on a new mayor in November of 2022. The city will appoint someone from Moorhead’s second ward to serve as a council…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police are investigating reports of what they call “suspicious activity” along 13th Ave. S. in the West Acres area. Deputy Chief Ross Renner says the calls may be connected to “an individual” who has a history of approaching people and asking them about “personal information.” Renner says at this time, there is no clear indication that…
Early voting in FargoBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A bill that limits early voting dates to 9 days before Election Day has been approved in the North Dakota House. Early voting is currently allowed up to 15 days before an election. Grand Forks Republican Representative Steve Vetter carried the bill on the House floor. “Although we want early voting, we don’t…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota House has rejected a proposal that would have given candidates running for local office the option of placing their political party designation on the ballot. West Fargo Republican Rep. Austen Schauer said the purpose of the measure is transparency and voter education. “How many times have we been asked ‘What do we know…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Republicans have a plan for lifting coronavirus restrictions on businesses with a goal of letting them resume full operations by May 1. Rep. Dave Baker of Willmar, says restaurants, hotels, event centers and gyms need to be able to make reopening plans with some certainty. Baker says the downward trends in COVID-19 cases and…
COLORADO SPRINGS (KVRR) – The National Collegiate Hockey Conference will hold its championship from March 12-16 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. “Due to continued challenges with COVID-19, we are forced to alter the structure and location of the 2021 NCHC Tournament. Circumstances surrounding travel, testing, and fan attendance made the traditional format difficult to complete,” NCHC Commissioner…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Another vehicle has been stolen in the Twin Cities with a child inside. This time it happened at a Walgreens store in St. Paul on Sunday evening. Police say the woman who owns the car left the vehicle idling with a 6-year-old girl inside while she shopped. Officers found the car abandoned a couple blocks away…
Ronald ThompsonWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo School Board on Monday is scheduled to take action on the contract of high school teacher Ronald Thompson. Thompson resigned on Feb. 2 after police served a warrant. He had been a teacher at Sheyenne and West Fargo High Schools. “After meeting with the police department, Mr. Thompson chose to submit…
