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Timberwolves on the brink of elimination after game 5 loss in Denver

Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, back, looks on as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, center, falls to the fall after colliding with Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Denver (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner…

Alanna Smith scores career-high 22 points as the Lynx beat the new-look Storm 83-70 in regular season opener

Alanna Smith scored 16 of her career-high 22 points in the first half, Napheesa Collier scored seven of her 20 points during a decisive fourth-quarter run, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Storm 83-70 on Tuesday night, spoiling the Seattle debuts of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alanna Smith scored 16 of her career-high 22 points in the first half, Napheesa Collier scored seven of her 20 points during a decisive fourth-quarter run, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Storm 83-70 on Tuesday night, spoiling the Seattle debuts of Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike. Smith carried the Lynx in the first half before Collier…

Voters reject bond referendum for Fergus Falls Schools

Voters overwhelmingly reject a nearly $55 million bond referendum for Fergus Falls Public Schools

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Voters overwhelmingly reject a nearly $55 million bond referendum for Fergus Falls Public Schools. The school district says 1,341 voted in favor of the proposal, with 2,262 voting against it. The referendum would have paid for a new school for students in grades 3 through 5. Schools like Adams Elementary and McKinley Elementary would have…

The Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum for Fargo City Commission Race

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Candidates for Fargo City Commission get another chance to talk about the issues facing the community. Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce hosted the candidate forum at Fargo City Hall. It was held in partnership with Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley and Downtown Community Partnership. Five of the seven candidates running for…

GOP legislative leaders want Democrats to drop Minnesota ERA as part of session-ending deal

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature called Tuesday on Democrats to drop a proposed state Equal Rights Amendment, better fund rural ambulance services and make other concessions as part of their price for GOP votes on a public works package and an end to filibustering that has slowed the final work of the 2024 session. Senate Minority…

Building, security improvements planned at Grace Lutheran School

FARGO (KVRR) – A multi-phase improvement project kicks off next month at Fargo’s Grace Lutheran School. The $2.7 million investment includes building and security upgrades, a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, classroom updates and space to accommodate growth. Since 2018, enrollment at Grace Lutheran has grown 50%. The school is operated by six area churches. It’s been open since…

USPS To Pause Proposed Mail Changes in Bismarck and Grand Forks

WASHINGTON (KFGO) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation says the U.S. Postal Service will pause proposed mail processing changes for Bismarck and Grand Forks until next year. The changes are part of the postal service’s mail processing facility review. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, and Rep. Kelly Armstrong have expressed concerns about delayed delivery that could come with changes to…

Sublime With Rome is Coming to Town, Not To Be Confused With Sublime

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair’s final summer concert announcement is Sublime with Rome. Not to be confused with the current Sublime lineup featuring Jakob Nowell, the son of former lead singer Bradley Nowell. Sublime with Rome features former Sublime members, Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, and this is their farewell tour. You can catch them on…

Nick Swardson’s “Toilet Head Tour” Making Three Stops in Our Region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Comic and Minnesota-native Nick Swardson has announced his 2024 Toilet Head Tour and it includes stops in Mahnomen, Winnipeg and Fargo. The tour will kickoff on Friday, September 6 at Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen. Swardson will next head to Winnipeg on September 7 at Club Regent. He’ll bring his standup act to Fargo Theatre on…