SOUTH DAKOTA, (AP) – South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it. Attorneys for the Transformation Project announced the settlement Monday. The nonprofit sued last year after the state canceled the contract for a community health worker…
LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band formed in Chicago in the early 1970’s is coming to Scheels Arena. Styx will take the stage on Friday, August 30. Hear all of their hits from “Babe” to “Too Much Time on My Hands” to “Mr. Roboto”. A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. The general on-sale begins Friday at 10…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On a chilly morning, another unclaimed veteran is laid to rest at Fargo National Cemetery. Richard Moldenhauer, a U.S. Air Force veteran, died on January 12 at the VA Hospital in Fargo. He had no immediate, close family. The 79-year-old was born in Brainerd, Minnesota and joined the Air Force in 1961. He was buried with…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks health center is fighting to keep its doors open after a large amount of their funding was cut. MyAlly, formerly known as Valley Health, has started a fundraiser to bridge the gap. “The reason why we love being here the most is because of helping others,” said Laura Spicer, the executive director…
Portugal. The Man & MastodonFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band behind the catchy hit song “Feel It Still” is coming to Fargo for an outdoor show at Fargo Brewing. Portugal. The Man will appear on Monday, May 20, rain or shine. Originally from Wasilla, Alaska and now based in Portland, the band won the Grammy for best Pop Duo/Group Performance…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Crookston man reaches a plea deal in the stabbing of his mother last March. 37-year-old Kevin Corona entered a guilty plea to second-degree attempted intentional murder in Polk County District Court. Several other counts were dropped including attempted first-degree premeditated murder. Corona says he was using meth when he stabbed and choked his mother. Crookston…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — An unruly and resistant student at Jamestown High School is escorted out of the building by police. It happened around 8:45 this morning. Police say the school resource officer was called to a classroom to deal with the unruly student. The student struggled with the SRO and staff members so the teacher called 911 to get…
FARGO (KVRR) – You know what they say about lutefisk: Try it at your own lute-risk. And now you can make your whole house smell like it, with a lutefisk-scented candle. And for the first time, you can buy them in Fargo. The culinary-scented creation, produced by Minnesota-based Uff Da Candles, is carried in downtown Fargo’s Stabo Scandinavian store. The Morning…
