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Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Endorses Trump

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All four Republican members of Congress in Minnesota are endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer along with Representatives Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber released a joint statement endorsing Trump. They say “Joe Biden’s failed policies have left Minnesotans to grapple with double-digit inflation, higher taxes, and…

Three Big Lottery Winners Come Forward in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has three big lottery winners to start the new year. A 200 thousand dollar Powerball with Power Play ticket was claimed by someone from Fordville. They chose to remain anonymous. The winner plans to put some of the winnings away for retirement and have some fun time with the grandchildren. The ticket was sold…

Multiple burglaries reported in and around Kragnes, Minnesota

CLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple burglaries in and around Kragnes. They say the thieves gained access through shop doors and garages. Some of the stolen items include power tools, keys and other item from inside vehicles. The sheriff’s office is asking you to check you camera systems and outbuildings for anything suspicious. If…

Vietnam veteran laid to rest at Fargo National Cemetery

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With snow falling and the wind blowing, people gathered at the Fargo National Cemetery for a veteran’s burial. Merle Schrank was buried with full military honors while numerous veterans and community members made their way out there and braved the elements. “I am always in shock to see so many people come out for unclaimed veterans,…

Hundreds in Cass County still without power following ice storm

FARGO (KVRR) – About 480 Cass County Electric Coop customers were still without power Wednesday, following an ice storm that moved through the region on December 25. At one time, more than 4,600 of the coop’s customers were affected. “Our employees had nearly 3,000 miles of overhead power line to patrol and assess for damage, according to CCEC. “Since December…

Fire At Car Dealership In Grand Forks

The Grand Forks Fire Department says firefighters responded to Grand Forks Subaru on 2400 Gateway Drive just after 12:30 Wednesday morning

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Fire breaks out at a car dealership in Grand Forks overnight. The Grand Forks Fire Department says firefighters responded to Grand Forks Subaru on 2400 Gateway Drive just after 12:30 Wednesday morning. They found fire and smoke coming from the back of the building. Firefighters got the fire out. They found fire damage isolated to…

Williston Mayor Calls On State Rep. To Resign After Drunk Driving Arrest

The mayor of Williston has joined the list of those who believe a North Dakota state representative should resign from the legislature

WILLISTON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – The mayor of Williston has joined the list of those who believe a North Dakota state representative should resign from the legislature. Republican Nico Rios used homophobic, anti-immigrant, and profane language during a traffic stop when he was arrested for drunken driving last month. Mayor Howard Klug said Rios was arrested and that will play out…

College administrator fired in sexual video scandal is married to former ND university vice-president

YoutubeLA CROSSE, Wis. (KVRR/KFGO) – The wife of a Wisconsin university chancellor who was fired after it was discovered that the couple had made sexually explicit adult pornographic videos is a former college administrator at Dickinson State University. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired by the board of regents last week. His wife, Carmen Wilson, was the…