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Crookston man shot, killed by police identified

The man was involved in a May 16 use-of-force incident

Courtesy: KROXST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — The man accused of swinging a hatchet at police in Crookston last week has been identified. Police shot 35-year-old Andrew Dale who later died at a hospital. On May 16, they came across Dale just before 1 a.m. around 7th Street East. He rapidly approached officers and less lethal means were deployed and then…

Attorney General Ellison joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined 30 other attorneys general in the fight against live entertainment costs. Attorney General Ellison said, “One of the major drivers of inflation in this country is corporate greed and illegal behavior and Live Nation and Ticketmaster are prime examples.” The Justice Department announces it has filed an antitrust…

Roseau Daycare Provider Charged After Spanking Child And Leaving Bruises

ROSEAU, Minn. (KVRR) — A daycare provider in Roseau, Minnesota faces felony charges after deputies say she admitted to spanking a child out of frustration. 33-year-old Arrial Lovelace is charged with 3rd degree assault and malicious punishment of a child. Authorities were contacted Wednesday by a social worker with Roseau County Social Services after a parent reported that their child…

Pet Connection: Meet Gemma

Gemma is an 18-month-old Pit Bull mix who just wants to break out and enjoy life

Gemma is a bundle of energy. She joined us for Pet Connection this week from Homeward Animal Shelter. She’s an 18-month-old Pit Bull mix who just wants to break out and enjoy life. She loves to play, and can be a bit of a playful nibbler. That’s one reason why she would do best in a home with older children….

NDSU survey shows Fargo Police officers overwhelmingly support body cameras

An NDSU researcher says Fargo Police officers think more highly of body cameras than officers working in similarly-sized cities

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An NDSU researcher says Fargo Police officers think more highly of body cameras than officers working in similarly-sized cities. Dr. Carol Archbold with NDSU and the Challey Institute specializes in studying police accountability. She interviewed more than 100 Fargo Police officers for her survey. Archbold says 94% of officers were in favor of using body…

Noem banned from all tribal lands in South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA, (CNN/KVRR) – South Dakota governor Kristi Noem is now banned from all tribal lands in her home state. A Tuesday vote by the Flandreau Santee Sioux tribe executive council bars the republican governor from its reservation. That vote book-ended a ripple effect of nine tribes with reservations that stretch into South Dakota moving to prevent Noem from setting…

North Dakota Voter Approved Legacy Fund Reaches $10.5 Billion

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s Legacy Fund is now worth more than $10 billion.It was valued at approximately $10.55 billion as of the end of March, according to a Wednesday announcement from the Retirement and Investment Office, which administers the fund. The Legacy Fund was created through a constitutional amendment approved by North Dakota voters in 2010….

MN And ND Senators Seek Improvements in Newspaper Deliveries By USPS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Senators from North Dakota and Minnesota are pushing the U.S. Postal Service to improve its delivery of newspapers and limit rate increases. Senators Hoeven, Cramer, Klobuchar and Smith are all part of the Deliver for Democracy Act. Hoeven says the legislation is about ensuring the postal service follows through on its commitment to improve newspaper delivery….

UPDATE: West Fargo Police Locate 85-Year-Old Man

As of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, Norman Maynard has been safely located. WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in West Fargo are asking for help in locating 85-year-old Norman Maynard. He was last seen leaving his home this morning around 10 a.m. Police say around 10:20 am Maynard was seen heading eastbound on Main Avenue wearing the outfit pictured….