MINNEAPOLIS – Paisley Park officials are marking the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death by offering fans free admission to pay their respects, where his ashes will be on display in the atrium. A custom-made ceramic urn shaped like Paisley Park with Prince’s symbol on top was originally placed in the middle of the atrium when the estate was turned into…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Some North Dakota senators have amended a transgender sports bill to make the legislation apply only to high school teams and not to college or club sports. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 6-1 in favor of an amended version of a House bill passed last month. The amended bill would prohibit a publicly funded school…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In the early days of the pandemic, health officials say many people skipped out on routine health care services. “We did see a decline in people wanting to come in for these types of appointments,” said Sanford Health Lead Exercise Physiologist Alexa Reynolds. “Recently, we have had an increase. I think people are feeling safer to…
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – An Alaska-based airman and the owners of a construction company face federal conspiracy, bribery and money laundering charges related to contracts awarded at two Alaska bases. Ryan Dalbec and Raihana Dalbec of Virginia and Brian Lowell Nash II of Washington were arrested Tuesday. The indictment alleges the three conspired to award millions of dollars in contracts…
FARGO, N.D. — (AP) Former federal circuit court judge and North Dakota native Kermit Bye has died. Family members say the 84-year-old Bye died Saturday at Sanford Health in Fargo, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. President Bill Clinton nominated Bye in April 1999 to fill the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals seat left vacant by the death of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new food pantry has opened up to better assist North Dakota State University students in need. The ‘Goods for the Heard’ pantry will be located directly on school grounds inside of the Memorial Union bookstore. The new addition will provide healthy food options to help relieve food insecurities among students, The pantry will also include…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sanford Health Vice President Dr. Doug Griffin says the healthcare system has completed its list of vaccine invitations for those in priority groups. Sanford is preparing to open appointments to everyone beginning next Monday following Gov. Doug Burgum’s announcement to open up vaccinations to the general public. Dr. Griffin says Sanford has seen its vaccine shipments…
DILWORTH, Minn. – Dilworth Police decide to take a Twin Cities idea and make it their own. Starting as soon as next week Dilworth Police are offering stickers for residents to put at their door or gate displaying medical conditions. The hope is that with some information about conditions such as autism, dementia, or hearing impairment officers will be better…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police is asking for help finding an aggravated assault suspect. Authorities say 30-year-old Pajebo Duncan, of West Fargo, stabbed a person and ran them over with a vehicle at Love’s Travel Stop in Fargo. It happened shortly after 10:30 last night. The victim’s injuries don’t appear to be life threatening. Duncan is described as 5’7″,…
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo city staff is given the go ahead to look into possibly developing a hate crimes ordinance. The idea was introduced Monday night by Commissioner Arlette Preston. The plan would make hate crimes a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of up to $1,500 and/or 30 days in jail. They could seek an opinion from North Dakota’s…
