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US attorney general in Minneapolis to share results of police department probe

The findings of a two-year investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, prompted by the death of George Floyd, are expected to be announced Friday by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland

June 16, 2023

Site Staff,

FILE – Damarra Atkins pays respect to George Floyd at a mural at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, April 23, 2021. Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department in the wake of Floyd’s death, Attorney General Merrick Garland will be in Minneapolis on Friday, June 16, 2023, “on a civil rights…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: How to protect you or a loved one

Last year, there were just under 3,800 reports of elder abuse in North Dakota, according to the state's Health & Human Services.

June 15, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the state urges people that if you see something, say something. “It’s really important to have, like, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day or just talking in general about elder abuse awareness, abuse of older adults or abuse of adults with physical disabilities overall. We want to bring…

Crash in Manitoba kills at least 15 people on tour bus

June 15, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

MANITOBA, CANADA (KVRR/CNN) — A fiery highway crash in Manitoba, Canada. At least 15 people were killed and ten are hospitalized. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say a tour bus collided with a semi truck about two hours west of Winnipeg. The bus was carrying a group of 25 seniors from Dauphin to a casino. There’s no word on what…

U.S. Attorneys Across the Country Focus on Summer Anti-Crime Strategy

June 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider was part of a virtual meeting with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday to talk about gun-related violence. U.S. Attorneys from all across the country talked about the department’s summer anti-crime strategy. Schneider says the message was very clear that there’s the potential to see an uptick in violent…

New Protections in Place For Minnesota Election Workers

June 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — New protections are now in place in Minnesota to protect election workers from threats, harassment, and intimidation. The state joins a growing list of other states that have enacted similar legislation. The new law makes it illegal to intimidate election workers, interfere with the administration of an election or tamper with voting equipment or a ballot…

First time dad classes can help in your next chapter in life

June 15, 2023

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Being a first time dad can be a scary proposition. There’s a lot to learn and remember as your little one enters the world, but thankfully there are resources like first time dad classes to help out. “I always encourage them regardless of how they got there,” said Zach Leibel, who teaches first time dad classes….

West Fargo hosts Cruise Night

June 15, 2023

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO (KVRR) – It was a beautiful night in West Fargo, as thousands of people took to Sheyenne St. for Cruise Night. Classic and new cars lined the street and parking lots, with people showing off their prized cars to the public. “This is a big, big event for the community to get together, see and meet people and…

Kids attend in-person drawing class at Moorhead Public Library

June 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Dozens of kids attended an in-person drawing class at Moorhead Public Library. They got to draw with the award winning cartoonist, Rick Stromoski. He helped kids make different pets including rabbits, hamsters, and puppies. The program was free of charge, thanks to funding by Minnesota Arts and Heritage Fund. The class was a part of the…

Closing arguments heard in Voting Rights Act case brought by N.D. tribes

June 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO/AP) — Closing arguments were heard Thursday in the federal case brought by two tribes challenging North Dakota’s redrawn legislative district lines, claiming the new map diluted Native American voters’ strength on their reservations. The federal lawsuit was brought last year by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and the Spirit Lake Tribe, as well as individual Native American voters,…

Plummer, MN Native and Chief Justice of MN Supreme Court Retiring

June 15, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea is stepping down from her role on the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gildea was appointed to the position in 2010 by then Gov. Tim Pawlenty. She served as an associate justice on the court from 2006 to 2010. Gildea was born and raised in Plummer, Minnesota. She is a graduate of University…