ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Human Rights has reached settlements in sexual harassment cases with three businesses, including the group that runs the state’s Renaissance Fair. The state agency reached the settlements after finding that Mid-America Festivals Corporation, the Minnesota Sword Club in Minneapolis and Red Custard Cabin in Ely failed to provide a work environment free…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In a special meeting the Fargo Board of Education votes five to four against ending North Dakota Smart Restart guidelines in schools for the last two days of classes. Some members no longer wanted masks to be required citing Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney saying Covid-19 is virtually untraceable in wastewater and the city no longer having…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber wants Gov. Tim Walz to stop, or at least delay his plan to impose new air emissions standards for Minnesota vehicles. The Chamber, along with about a dozen other border community business groups co-signed a May 25 letter to Walz outlining their concerns over his proposed “Clean Cars” policy. “The considerable price…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Services have been set for Fargo businessman and avid golfer Russ Newman who died after a fall outside his Fargo home over the weekend. Newman was 65. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday followed by a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church-South on 25th Street in Fargo. The funeral will be held at…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX9) – Thousands of Minnesota state workers are receiving layoff notices Tuesday that warn of a July 1 state government shutdown if lawmakers are unable to strike a budget deal before then. Under its labor contracts and compensation plans, the state must issue the layoff notices one month before a potential shutdown. Gov. Tim Walz said he…
HASTINGS, Minn. – Charges have been dropped against a 20-year-old Maple Grove, Minn. man who severely injured a young boy after throwing him off a waterslide. Prosecutors say it’s unlikely the man will ever be found competent to stand trial. Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena filed the motion last month to dismiss the charge of third-degree assault against Roman Alexander…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota wildlife managers have imposed a statewide ban on the movement of farmed white-tailed deer through the end of July. They’re attempting to control an outbreak of chronic wasting disease that threatens the state’s wild deer population. The ban is meant to curtail the spread of the fatal brain disease, which can spread when captive deer…
MINNEAPOLIS – A man who was working as a security guard for a CNN crew covering protests in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s death last summer is suing two Minnesota State Patrol officers. The lawsuit says Michael Cooper, a retired veteran of the Illinois State Police, was jailed for nearly 20 hours on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon without a…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Police have identified a man who died following a motorcycle crash Friday evening. Thirty-four-year-old Jarred Faller of West Fargo was riding the motorcycle in the 4200-block of 9th Ave. Circle S. when the crash happened around 9:39 p.m. The crash is still under investigation. Police are looking to speak with potential witnesses, including the driver of…
If you’ve spent the past pandemic year-plus sitting on the couch chewing on processed foods, there’s some good news this morning: there’s a new chance to get out today to get some goodies that will leave you feeling good, too. Tuesday marks the return of the Moorhead Farmer’s Market. It’s not just a great place to buy fresh, locally produced…
