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Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Officially Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate

Peggy Flanagan/FacebookST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has officially launched her campaign for U.S. Senate. Flanagan made the announcement on social media saying she is running to take Minnesota values to D.C. She also says a Native American woman has never won a seat in the U.S. Senate and she believes she can change that. Flanagan, a…

Turtle Mountain celebrates “Surreal” homecoming of Leonard Peltier

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) – Around the country, Leonard Peltier is a controversial figure, “Growing up, Leonard Peltier’s name was almost a character in a book.” But here on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, he’s the stuff of legend. A living legend they thought they’d never see alive again. “It just shows the resilience of what it means to be, not Turtle…

The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, ND Set To Close in March after 114 Years in Operation

The Scenic Theater in Lisbon, North Dakota/2013LISBON, N.D. (KVRR) — The screen is about to go dark at one of the oldest continually operating movie theaters in America. The Scenic Theater, which was first opened in 1911, has scheduled it’s final movie and will close in March. “Dogman” will be shown this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and again on March…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Bea

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Think this winter’s been tough on you? Then you can relate to little Bea the pit bull. Volunteers with Sheyenne Valley Friends of Animals say they found her and a companion dog dumped at a Valley City-area rest station in the freezing cold earlier this winter. There’s no telling how long the two dogs were out…

LIVE: Strike A Blow Against For Kids Who Need Mentors

FARGO — It’s been 30 years of giving kids and teens in the region the right relationships they need to tackle the journey toward adulthood. But this year, the wait list for kids looking to match with mentors at Big Brothers Big Sisters is almost as long as the list of kids they’re currently serving. That’s part of what officials…

Delta Offers Passengers $30,000 Each After Crash Landing

ATLANTA (FOX9) — Delta is offering each passenger $30,000 after they survived their jet bursting into flames and flipping upside down in Toronto on Monday. In a statement, Delta Care Team representatives say this “gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights.” Twenty-one people were injured when the flight from Minneapolis made a hard landing before it lost…

Officials Provide Education on Fake IDs

The false documents are more realistic than ever before, and biometric scanners are required to accurately detect them.

FARGO, N.D. – The problem, according to those in the know, is simple. “The kids have found that they can purchase these fake IDS off the internet for around 50 to 250 dollars,” said Tom Volk, prevention administrator. “And they look very legit.” But sussing out fake IDs is proving to be more difficult than ever before. “I was also…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Lane of Traffic in Moorhead

The city says the lane will remain closed for a week while repairs take place.

Crews work to repair the ruptured water main.MOORHEAD, MN – People in Moorhead are going to see some traffic restrictions over the coming week thanks to another water main break. This one is located on 8th Street South, between 4th and 5th Avenues near Gate City Bank. Crews have already started repair work on the ruptured water main. As a…

Leonard Peltier Thanks His Supporters in Belcourt, ND, Maintains His Innocence

BELCOURT, N.D. (KVRR) — After almost 50 years in prison, Native American activist Leonard Peltier addresses supporters in Belcourt, North Dakota. Over one thousand people came to Sky Dancer Casino and Resort to welcome Peltier home to the Turtle Mountain Reservation. He received gifts from supporters honoring his fight and return home including a star quilt and Eagle Staff. Peltier…