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North Dakota sends transgender pronoun bill to governor

April 27, 2023

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Public school teachers in North Dakota would be allowed to ignore the pronouns their transgender students use, under a bill that state Senate lawmakers passed Thursday with a veto-proof majority. The bill would also allow employees of government entities to ignore the pronouns their transgender colleagues use. And, it would further prohibit transgender public school students…

F-M Bridge Reopens As Weather Service Issues Final Flood Update

April 27, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the majority of rivers in the Red River Basin starting to fall after cresting, National Weather Service in Grand Forks issues its final spring flood update. They are still waiting for a crest in Drayton and Pembina, but both are only in moderate flood stage. Any precipitation through the week is expected to have a…

Alabama man arrested in West Fargo pursuit

April 27, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An Alabama man is arrested in West Fargo after intentionally hitting a patrol vehicle with his after leading police on a pursuit. West Fargo police say they tried making a traffic stop shortly before 3:00 this morning in the 300 block of 4th Avenue East. Thirty-three-year-old David Baker fled southbound and a pursuit began. Baker’s…

T. Denny Sanford Child Porn Investigation Documents Unsealed

April 27, 2023

TJ Nelson, Jim Monk,

T. Denny SanfordPIERRE, S.D. (KVRR/AP) – Affidavits from an investigation into child porn allegations against billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford have been unsealed. Three images of underage girls were repeated for a total of 36 images on an AOL account owned by Sanford. Investigators were not able to determine the accurate location of the person accessing the account on the…

Minnesota Marine & State Department Agent Posthumously Honored On U.S. House Floor

Minnesota's 8th District Representative Pete Stauber celebrated Sgt. Neil Horn on the House floor this week

April 27, 2023

Site Staff,

A Minnesota Congressman honors the life and legacy of a dedicated service member from our region who died. Minnesota’s 8th District Representative Pete Stauber celebrated Sgt. Neil Horn on the House floor this week. Sgt. Horn was born and raised in tiny Gonvick, Minnesota, north of Bagley in Clearwater County. But his service took him all over the world….

Pet Connection: The Fat Cat Room

We have two party crashers barging their way into this week's Pet Connection

April 27, 2023

Site Staff,

We have two party crashers barging their way into this week’s Pet Connection. We take you to the Fat Cat room at the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes. That’s where we find Helix. He’s in his second stint at the shelter. He was adopted out, but came back after four years. He’s a sweet kitty who…

Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Moorhead Home

Firefighters responded shortly before 3:30 a.m. Thursday

April 27, 2023

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Fire heavily damaged a home in South Moorhead early Thursday. Firefighters responded shortly before 3:30 a.m. Four people got out safely. It appears the fire may have started in the attached garage. A neighbor told KFGO News flames were coming from the garage. Heavy smoke was coming from the home. There were two vehicles in the…

Legal cannabis in Minnesota will lead to law enforcement challenges in North Dakota

April 26, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill legalizing recreational cannabis has passed the Minnesota House and now heads to the state Senate. Attorney Mark Friese says law enforcement knows there will undoubtedly be more people bringing the drug across state lines as people lawfully buy cannabis in Minnesota, if the law is passed. “That doesn’t mean it’s lawful to bring it…

Treating Ash Trees As Emerald Ash Borer Spreads

April 26, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The discovery of the tree-killing emerald ash borer in Moorhead has crews busy in Fargo. The pest has not yet been detected in Fargo but City Forester Scott Liudahl says it’s only a matter of time. The department has replaced several thousand boulevard ash trees in the last decade and diversified with other tree species. Crews…

Vergas Man Sentenced for Soliciting a Child in Stearns County

April 26, 2023

KVRR Staff,

STEARNS CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Vergas, Minnesota man is sentenced for soliciting a child for sex in Stearns County. 57-year-old Darrin Watro was given 30 days in jail and gets credit for having already served five days. He must also register as a predatory offender. Watro pleaded guilty to describing sexual conduct to a child through electronic communication in…