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Clay County Attorney’s Office receives facility dog to help crime victims going through the justice system

The Clay County Attorney’s Office welcomes its newest recruit. A facility dog named Edison. Edison will help people stay calm while going through the justice system. Courtesy: Clay County Attorney’s Office.MOORHEAD — Clay County Attorney’s office is welcoming a new, four-legged addition to their office staff. Edison is a Golden Labrador and specially trained as a facility dog to help…

Man charged with causing thousands in property damage while driving excavator drunk in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes, MN (KVRR/KFGO/KBRF) – An Arizona man is in custody for driving an excavator around Detroit Lakes while drunk and causing thousands of dollars in property damage around the Fairview Hotel on West Lake Drive. 30-year-old Alex Prescott-Hansen was arrested Sunday night after he told Detroit Lakes police that he had attempted to drive an excavator after leaving a…

NDSCS president to go on administrative leave effective July 1, after announcing December 31 retirement

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State College of Science President Rod Flanigan  will transition to administrative leave effective July 1 according to North Dakota University System Commissioner Brent Sanford. He says Flanigan will be available to support the leadership transition through his contract on December, 31, 2026. Flanigan has served as president of NDSCS since June 2022 and earlier this…

June 9 City of Fargo election results are certified

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The results of the June 9 municipal election in Fargo are now official. Cass County Canvassing Board met Monday to officially certify the results. Josh Boschee was elected mayor and Nikkie Gullickson and Chad Peterson were elected to the City Commission. All three will serve four-year terms beginning July 1. A swearing-in ceremony will be held…

Human Rights Commission dissolved on 3-2 Fargo City Commission vote

Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou SirleafFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City Commission voted 3-2 last night to dissolve the Human Rights Commission. The vote was recommended by Commissioner John Strand who says it’s time to acknowledge that the commission was not working. Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou Sirleaf requested the vote be delayed until the next commission meeting, when Mayor-Elect…

America 250: Bonanzaville’s Big Bash

WEST FARGO, N.D. — We’re just a couple of weeks away from America’s 250th birthday on the Fourth of July, and West Fargo’s Bonanzaville museum is getting in on the celebration. Bonanzaville’s been well-known for years as an Independence Day destination, but this year, the pressure is on to make it extra-special. You’re invited to stroll its 12 acres and…

Tee’s Tacos Rebrands as Tee’s Kitchen

FARGO, N.D (KVRR)–A local food spot is getting a new name in the first week of July. Tee’s Tacos is rebranding as Tee’s Kitchen, a change aimed at reflecting more of what the business offers beyond its original tacos. They will offer loaded teas and goodies in the morning hours, come next month. Tee’s Kitchen hopes to expand meal prep…

Concessions workers strike at Target Field during Twins vs. Dodgers game

Dozens of concessions workers picketed outside Target Field during a one-day strike on June 22, 2026. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Dozens of unionized concessions workers picketed outside Target Field’s “front door” Gate 34 in Minneapolis on Monday as part of a one-day strike, the first in the stadium’s history, as workers seek higher pay…