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Cass County judge decides to steer clear of U.S. House race

Judge Wade WebbFARGO (KVRR) – A Cass County District Court Judge who had been seriously considering a run for Congress has decided to stay out of the race. Judge Wade Webb said several people encouraged him to enter the race after Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong announced he’s running for governor. Webb is a Republican. He says he appreciates all the support,…

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s son pleads not guilty to charges for events before fatal North Dakota chase

Ian CramerBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s 42-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the events that preceded the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy in December, but he still hasn’t entered a plea on the main homicide and fleeing charges. Ian Cramer appeared remotely in court Monday to face allegations…

Special Fargo City Commission Meeting For Liquor Violation by Windbreak Saloon

The WindbreakFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A special city commission meeting has been called for Tuesday at Fargo City Hall to consider the latest liquor license violation by Windbreak Saloon. At the end of January, Fargo Liquor Control Board levied a second violation against the bar due to over-serving a customer. Fargo Police reports say the man was served four mixed…

Republicans Tonight Holding Presidential Caucuses in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Republicans in North Dakota will gather at 12 sites around the state tonight for their presidential caucuses. Four candidates are on the ballot: former President Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, David Stuckenberg and Ryan Binkley, who recently ended his campaign. Gov. Doug Burgum will speak on Trump’s behalf. Caucus Chair Robert Harms said if Haley upsets Trump…

“Honky Tonk Man” Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks Are Bluestem Bound

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The “Honky Tonk Man” himself is coming to Bluestem this summer. Dwight Yoakam will be joined by The Mavericks on Sunday, August 11, rain or shine. Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, and he is a 21-time nominated, multiple GRAMMY Award winner. Miami formed The Mavericks have just released their 13th studio album….

Thief River Falls Police Lose First Ever K9 Officer

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — The first ever Thief River Falls Police Department K9 has died. K9 Max’s handler found him dead in his kennel last Thursday. It was determined that Max died from a disease commonly referred to as “bloat” or stomach flip. The 10-year-old police K9 started with the department in the winter of 2017 and over…

LIVE: Whetting Our Appetites

A Binford, North Dakota boy makes his debut on Fox's hit cooking competition.

FARGO —  He’s only 11 years old, but he’s already found his life’s passion. And now, a kid from North Dakota is taking that passion to television, with tonight’s premiere of “Masterchef Junior,” only on Fox. Alfred Eggermont says it’s the first time on TV for him, but hardly his first time finding his way around a kitchen creating original…

Investigators retrieve Stenehjem emails previously believed lost

Attorney General Drew WrigleyFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley says some emails deleted after the death of late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem that were thought to be lost forever have been retrieved. What Wrigley believes are a “couple thousand” emails from Stenehjem’s personal phone that were linked to his state account were recently recovered by the Bureau…

Minnesota House to vote on “fix” for school resource officer use-of-force law

The Minnesota House votes Monday afternoon on a compromise “fix” of a controversial law passed just last year that governs use-of-force by school-based resource officers

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – The Minnesota House votes Monday afternoon on a compromise “fix” of a controversial law passed just last year that governs use-of-force by school-based resource officers. House Speaker, Democrat Melissa Hortman says they received a letter from law enforcement endorsing the bill as amended. She says she expects bipartisan support, and that the bill will pass…