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Crookston police officers fatally shoot man wielding hatchet

Crookston Police officers fatally shot a man early Thursday morning after the man threatened them with a hatchet

Courtesy: KROXCROOKSTON, MINN. (KFGO/KVRR) – Crookston Police officers fatally shot a man early Thursday morning after the man threatened them with a hatchet. Police found the man who was swinging a hatchet in the area of East 7th Street. As he approached them, officers used less-lethal weapons to try to stop him, however, he continued to advance police with the…

The Chamber Holds West Fargo City Commission Candidate Forum

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One day after a forum for Fargo City Commission candidates was held, another forum is held for candidates in West Fargo. This one was hosted by The Chamber in partnership with the Building Industry Association. All five city commission candidates took part including Tyler Erickson, Rory Jorgensen, DeAnn Reed, John Severson and Amy Zundel. One…

Governor Seeks Candidates To Fill Two Judicial Seats in MN’s 7th Judicial District

Judge Sarah Hennesy & Judge Greta Smolnisky ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is looking to appoint two new judges in the Seventh Judicial District. One of the vacancies occurred upon the elevation of Judge Sarah Hennesy in St. Cloud to the Minnesota Supreme Court. The other comes with the resignation of Judge Greta Smolnisky in Moorhead who was…

Tigirlily Gold Wins First Major Country Music Award, “After 11 Years of Long Days, Short Nights”

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s own country music sister singing duo lands their first major award. Tigirlily Gold learned they won the ACM New Duo/Group of the Year award during the ACM Kickoff Festival on Tuesday. The actual awards show takes place Thursday night in Frisco, Texas and will be streamed on Prime Video. Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh are…

LIVE: Hospice care extends to family and friends at Hospice Memorial Event

Hospice care doesn't end when a patient passes away

  FARGO/MOORHEAD (KVRR) – Hospice care doesn’t end when a patient passes away. Sanford Hospice is inviting the public to celebrate their departed loved ones at their annual Hospice Memorial Event on Thursday. Sanford’s hospice program helps patients with end-of-life care. But that care extends well beyond that. They assist families and friends of hospice patients up to 13 months…