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President Trump Nominates Former U of M Professor to U.S. Court of Appeals

His nomination requires Senate confirmation

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON D.C. — President Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. The 42-year-old former University of Minnesota Law School professor was on Trump’s short list of possible U.S. Supreme Court nominees. His nomination requires Senate confirmation. It would give…

Moszer to be Honored on National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.

Join us for our coverage as the nation honors those killed in the line of duty

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Fallen Fargo Police Officer Jason Moszer will be honored as his name is engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial in Washington D.C. KVRR will be there live starting Saturday night from a candlelight vigil on the National Mall right through the National Peace Officers Memorial Day service on Monday. Join us for our coverage…

North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest Underway

Photographers will be judged on their ability to showcase North Dakota as a Legendary travel destination

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

“Watching the sunset at Double Ditch” by Nick Hornbacher – 2016 Governor’s Photo Contest “Best in Show” NORTH DAKOTA — Grab your camera and get outside. Your snapshots of the things to do and see in North Dakota could earn you cash and be published. The 2017 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest is underway through August 31. Photographers will be…

City of West Fargo May Have Cloudy Water

The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it's full of minerals

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, ND — People in West Fargo could find that their water has turned cloudy. The city is flushing fire hydrants all week to clean out the water main filtration system. The flushing could turn your water cloudy, which means it’s full of minerals. Before washing your clothes you are encouraged to check it by running the cold water…

ND Lawmakers Consider Overriding Governor’s Veto on Money for Townships

Gov. Burgum vetoed a $16 million appropriation that would have provided each non-oil producing township $10,000

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, ND — As Gov. Burgum prepares to give the commencement address at NDSU on Saturday, legislators could be headed back to Bismarck. Legislative leaders will decide this week whether to return to and attempt to override a veto by the governor. He vetoed a $16 million appropriation that would have provided each non-oil producing township $10,000. Burgum said…

Davies High School Student, Youth Volunteer Meets Most Decorated Olympian in the World

Mahale goes to Davies and launched a nonprofit that has raised over $16,000 to improve the lives of children

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON D.C. — North Dakota’s top youth volunteers were honored in Washington, D.C. and got to meet an Olympic champion. The picture shows Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps talking with 17-year-old Nidhi Mahale of Fargo and 14-year-old Annabelle Barcomb of Minot. The young ladies were honored for their outstanding volunteer service during the 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of Community…

Check Your Lottery Tickets! Mega Millions $1 Million Ticket Sold Locally

The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 4, 23, 33, 47 and 53

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

DILWORTH, Minn. — A lottery ticket worth one million dollars has been sold in Dilworth. The Mega Millions ticket was purchased on Friday at Petro Serve USA on Highway 10. The ticket matched the first five numbers drawn: 4, 23, 33, 47 and 53. It was just one number away from winning the jackpot. You have a one in…

Fargo Man Sentenced in Sex Assault Case

A judge gave Adam Anderson six years in prison for the September attack at the Radisson in Fargo

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

CASS COUNTY, ND — A Fargo man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting and beating a woman at a hotel last fall. A judge gave Adam Anderson six years in prison for the September attack at the Radisson in Fargo. Anderson had pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition, aggravated assault and felonious restraint. He’ll be on supervised probation for…

Dickey County Toddler Found Safe After 12 Hour Search

The child was spotted near a bridge on the Maple River

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

ELLENDALE, ND — A three year-old boy was found safe this morning after an all-night search in Dickey County. The boy was located a couple of miles from his home, which is about 6 miles southeast of Ellendale. The child was spotted near a bridge on the Maple River. He was tired and hungry, but otherwise okay. The boy had…

Drivers of Semis Dead after Head-On Crash Near New Town

Authorities say one semi was loaded with frack sand and the other with crude oil and both were completely burned

May 8, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY, ND — The drivers of two semis have died in a crash in northwestern North Dakota. The state Highway Patrol said the fully-loaded semis collided head-on in Mountrail County early Saturday and caught fire. The collision happened on the Highway 23 bypass near New Town. Authorities say one semi was loaded with frack sand and the other with…