South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too. The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics…
State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, Minnesota is being relieved of her committee assignments and removed from caucus meetings following her arrest for suspected burglary in Detroit Lakes. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy made the announcement in a statement. She says the case has been sent to the Senate Subcommittee…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Red River Valley Woodcarvers held their annual Wood Arts Festival Saturday and Sunday, sharing their art with fellow carvers, and hoping to inspire a new generation. The event featured artists from around the region sharing their woodcarving creations and expertise. Event organizer Rhonda Smith said that the response they saw this year was encouraging. “I…
STUTSMAN CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are helped get out of a slough after a crash Thursday afternoon near Jamestown. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver, 60-year-old Dwayne Cason of Dickinson, lost control on I-94 and went into the ditch and then across open water. The vehicle came to rest in cattails. Cason and his passenger, 60-year-old Linda Rocha…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo City Administrator’s office held an open house Thursday to discuss proposed changes to the cities noise ordinance. The proposed changes would alter the decibel levels allowed in Fargo, as well as altering the hours in which certain levels would be allowed. Some community members in attendance said they were concerned about changes to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tensions were high at the Metro Flood Diversion Authority, as the conversation revolved around the resignation of the executive director. “Help me understand, however, how this issue led to us not having an executive director anymore.” said John Strand of the MFDA. Some of the board members, like John Strand and Dave Piepkorn, questioned the decision…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Roger Maris Swing Training at Suite Shots was a chance to make some big announcements about the 40th annual Roger Maris All-Star Week. The events kick-off June 14 with a youth baseball tournament and a home run derby the next day. The Celebrity Golf Tournament returns June 20 featuring former Major League Baseball MVP Steve Garvey,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Concordia College in Moorhead announces it is starting work on a $2.8 million outdoor facilities revitalization project. The new track and turf project allows the college to host Cobber track meets, as well as, Oak Grove track and field events. Work is already underway inside the Jake Christiansen Stadium. The project also includes the installation of…
GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A man fires a rifle as Grand Forks County Sheriff’s deputies respond to a call of a suicidal male on a farmstead southwest of Thompson. They called for backup from Regional SWAT Team, Regional UAS and negotiations teams and Grand Forks Police around 7:30 this morning. SWAT members ordered the people inside the home…
There is another big Lotto America winner in Minnesota. A $3.1 million winning ticket was sold at Cub Foods in Coon Rapids, a northern Minneapolis suburb, for the April 24 drawing. Just last month, a lucky Minnesota player claimed a $3.7 million Lotto America jackpot on a ticket he purchased at Cub Foods in Roseville, also in the Twin Cities,…
