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Willie Nelson to perform at Bluestem Amphitheater May 22

FARGO (KVRR) – Country music superstar Willie Nelson is coming to the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. Willie Nelson & Family will perform Monday, May 22 at 7:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m. A special online only presale will take place Thursday, March 2, from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. General admission lawn, $49.50; general admission bench, $69.50;…

Displays at Fargo libraries show books that could be removed under two N.D. bills

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Workers at Fargo’s three public libraries put together displays to show which books could no longer be offered if two bills in the North Dakota Legislature become law. “We do not have adult porn available in our public schools, so why are we finding persuasive, obscene pornographic images and materials in our schools? In testimony we…

Two commanders among those relieved of duty at Minot Air Force Base

MINOT, N.D AIR FORCE BASE (KFGO) – Six leaders, including two commanders and four of their subordinates, have been fired from Minot Air Force base without explanation Col. Gregory Mayer, who ran the 5th Mission Support Group; Maj. Jonathan Welch, the 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander; and four unidentified subordinates were fired due to a “loss of confidence” in their…

Fargo dentist arrested in stabbing at Polk County cabin

The victim was taken to Essentia Hospital in Fosston on Saturday

POLK COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Fargo dentist is arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in a cabin over the weekend in Polk County. The sheriff’s office says 35-year-old Zachary Papke from Altoona, Iowa was taken to Essentia Hospital in Fosston with stab wounds on Saturday night. Papke says he was staying in a cabin in Hill River Township when…

With Inflation Factored In, Minnesota Budget Remains High at $17.5 Billion

ST. PAUL — An updated forecast puts Minnesota’s budget surplus at $17.5 billion, representing an overall improvement in the state’s fiscal picture. Management and Budget’s figure is down slightly from the $17.6 billion that the agency projected in November. That is due to the forecast now factoring in the impacts of inflation on state spending for the first time in…

Police And FBI Investigating Saturday Bomb Threat at Target in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are working with the FBI to investigate Saturday’s bomb threat called in to Target in Fargo. They say no suspects have been identified at this time. Target was quickly evacuated with partially-filled, abandoned carts scattered around the store. K9 Toby, an explosive detection canine, completed a thorough search of the building and found no…

Commanders release Carson Wentz

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The Commanders have released quarterback Carson Wentz after one year in Washington. The team will save $26.176 million according to ESPN. We have released the following players: — S Bobby McCain — QB Carson Wentz — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 27, 2023 The Commanders acquired Wentz and a second and seventh round pick in the 2022 win…

Fargo City Commission will meet privately to discuss dispute with business owner

John BultmanFARGO (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission will meet in executive session Tuesday to consult with an attorney regarding a legal dispute with a north Fargo business owner who’s been ordered to permanently close. John Bultman, owner of John’s Repair, is challenging the city’s demands that he shut down before the end of March or face fines of up…

Teams compete in North Dakota Jigsaw Qualifiers

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Thirty teams competed in North Dakota Jigsaw Qualifiers at the Speedway Event Center in West Fargo. Each team received a five-hundred-piece puzzle and were given up to two hours to complete it. No outside sources were permitted, and moderators were there to make sure all puzzlers were following the rules. However, there was a twist…