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Amy Klobuchar Points Finger at Trump Following Weekend Mass Shootings

She says Trump has played a role in the rising amount of hate in America.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LEARFIELD) – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is blasting President Trump for setting a tone of hate in the country after this weekend’s mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. She said, “teachers and parents have to turn off the tv because they don’t want kids to hear what is coming out of the mouth of the president of…

Man Arrested on Murder, Arson Charges Speaks Out

He says he was at a friend's house when the fire happened

FARGO, N.D. — 44–year–old Sheldon Davis was arrested on charges of murder and arson the day the body of 52–year–old Denise Anderson was found in an apartment on 12th Street North. Police say there were traumatic injuries on her that weren’t from the fire. “The only thing I can say is I wasn’t there,” Davis said. When asked if he knew…

Blue Laws in North Dakota Are History

Multiple stores in Fargo opened before noon after the new law took effect on Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s law banning Sunday shopping from midnight to noon is now history. Whatever it is you’re in the market for, you can now shop for it on Sunday mornings in North Dakota. That’s because the state’s Blue Laws have been lifted. “Well you’ve never been able to come until after lunch, which kind of gets in…

North Dakota Highway Patrol Keeping Drivers “Alive at 25”

the next one in the metro will be in south Fargo's AmericInn hotel and suites on November 3

FARGO, N.D. — Some drivers are spending their weekend off the road to go back to the basics. KVRR’s Danielle Church tells how an initiative between the North Dakota State Council and Highway Patrol is helping to keep drivers Alive at 25. When it comes to the rules of the road, North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper William Brown says there’s…

New Flag Added In Downtown Fargo for Pride Week

At the end of the week, there will be a parade starting at Moorhead City Hall and ending at Fargo City Hall

  FARGO, N.D. — Take a walk down Broadway and a new flag for Pride Week will catch your eye. The F-M Pride Planning Committee is hanging the traditional Pride flag, the transgender flag and now, one for gay people of color. There are two brown stripes added to the top. The flag raising marks the beginning of the 19th…

Canoes and Kayaks Available for Rent in Moorhead

You Can Go Out on the Red River Until August 27

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — As the summer winds down, Moorhead Parks and Recreation and the River Keepers want to give you a chance to do some canoeing and kayaking on the Red River. Canoes and kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis at the Hjemkomst Landing. The rentals were supposed to open May 28 but got delayed…

Work Progresses on 52nd Avenue South Project In Fargo

The entire project will continue into the fall

FARGO, ND — Another change is coming to the 52nd Avenue South project in Fargo. Crews will permanently open Veterans Boulevard to north and south traffic on Monday evening, weather permitting. Crews will then close the 53rd Street South intersection to traffic to allow crews to continue work on paving preparations. Traffic control will not change for those living in…

Interstate 29 To Have Lane Closures In Fargo Starting Monday

Xcel Energy crews will be installing overhead power lines

FARGO, ND — You will encounter some lane closures starting Monday on I-29 in Fargo. Xcel Energy crews will be installing overhead power lines over the interstate between Main Avenue and 12th Avenue North. Lane closures with reduced speeds will be in place with possible traffic delays. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week. North…

Shocking Carnage After Two Mass Shootings In One Weekend

Dozens Killed In El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio

Two mass shootings at crowded public places in Texas and Ohio in less than 24 hours claimed at least 29 lives and left scores injured, a shocking carnage even in a country accustomed to gun violence. In the Texas border city of El Paso, a gunman opened fire Saturday morning in a shopping area packed with thousands of people during…

Salvation Army Teams Up With Walmart for “Stuff the Bus”

This is the first time it's been done in the F-M area

DILWORTH, Minn. — The Salvation Army held a “Stuff the Bus” event at the Walmart in Dilworth. Salvation Army chapters nationwide teamed up with nearly 3,000 Walmart stores across the country to collect school supplies for children. Shoppers can find a list of the most-needed supplies and drop them off outside the store. This is the first time the initiative…