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Minneapolis Man Arrested For Stealing Weapons From Fergus Falls Sporting Shop

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Minneapolis man is accused of taking guns from JK Sports in Fergus Falls. 26-year-old Cole Michelson is charged with 1st Degree Burglary with Dangerous Weapons and multiple counts of Felony Theft Involving Firearms. The burglary happened early Monday and Michelson was arrested later the same day. A total of nine firearms had been taken…

CNN Source: Gov. Doug Burgum Considering 2024 Presidential Run

BISMARCK, N.D. (CNN) — A source with knowledge of his plans tells CNN that Gov. Doug Burgum is seriously mulling a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. A final decision could come in two to three weeks. Should Burgum enter the field, he would do so with considerably less national name recognition. He has a conservative track record, signing…

Volunteers across F-M region participate in United Way Day of Action

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After more than a ten-year break, the United Way of Cass-Clay brought back the United Way Day of Action. And people were excited for its return. “We are bringing together over three hundred volunteers to help with community projects across our community. So, it is a great day to bring together like minded and passionate investors…

Bipartisan bill would require automakers to keep AM radio

Scotty Winston at the controls. KFGO Radio, Fargo, ND.WASHINGTON – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing to keep AM radio in the nation’s cars. A bipartisan group in Congress has introduced the “AM for Every Vehicle Act.” The bill calls on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to require automakers to keep AM radio in new cars at no additional…

Minnesota taxpayers can expect rebates under $3B bill nearing passage

Democratic Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic and Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota taxpayers can expect rebate checks in the next few months and struggling families with children are likely to get additional relief under a $3 billion tax cut bill nearing approval in the Legislature. Democratic Senate Tax Committee Chair Ann Rest,…

Minnesota Lottery kicking off summer by giving away lottery tickets

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Lottery is kicking off the summer travel season this week to celebrate the new $5 scratch game Road Trip. They are giving away tickets in 35 cities throughout Minnesota, including Moorhead. The Road Trip scratch ticket art features popular roadside attractions throughout the state of Minnesota. Including Big Ole in Alexandria and the largest…