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Religious groups, law enforcement unite against ND cannabis legalization

More groups are urging people to vote no on Measure 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota.

October 20, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — More religious organizations and law enforcement groups are speaking out against Measure 2 which would legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota. The North Dakota Catholic Conference declined an on-camera interview but released a statement saying Catholics have an obligation to “protect human life and the common good.” North Dakota Sheriffs and Deputies, Police Chief’s and Peace…

Pizza Ranch Signs Development Agreement For Thief River Falls Location

October 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Pizza Ranch has signed an agreement to develop a new location in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. An opening date was not given in the company’s August franchise news release. It is part of the popular pizza chain’s effort to accelerate growth. They have opened a new location in Gillette, Wyoming and signed other development…

CDC Clarifies COVID-19 Vaccine School Mandates: Decision Up To States

October 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The CDC is pushing back on a claim being made by some conservatives about mandated COVID-19 vaccines for schools. It’s advisory committee on Thursday voted to add COVID-19 vaccines to the recommended immunization schedules for both children and adults. But the CDC says whether schools require the COVID vaccine can only be made at the state…

Maplewood Man Accused of Beating & Burning 17-Month-Old To Death

October 20, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. (AP/KVRR) – A man accused of beating and burning his girlfriend’s 17-month-old daughter to death in a Maplewood apartment has been charged with second degree murder. Authorities say Terrance Leslie, who was jailed on $2 million bail, filmed some of the abuse on his cellphone. The device recorded the 26-year-old Leslie, of Maplewood, saying he was upset that…

Traffic stop in Rothsay leads to meth arrests

During a search of the vehicle, 12 ounces of meth was found

October 20, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

WILKIN COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested when law enforcement finds 12 ounces of meth during a traffic stop in Rothsay. The driver Brett Anderson, of Moorhead, and his passenger Alyssa Gregor, of Wolverton, are in the Wilkin County Jail. The sheriff’s office says they started a narcotics investigation at 209 1st Street in Wolverton. After a few…

Red Lake Man Sentenced to Prison For Sexual Abuse of a Minor

October 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Red Lake, Minnesota man is sentenced to 9 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor. 40-year-old Keith Ehrich pleaded guilty in July to one count of sexual abuse of a minor for an incident on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in October 2020. The case was investigated by the FBI, Red Lake Police…

3D virtual walkthrough of Paul Wellstone Memorial released

October 20, 2022

Site Staff,

NEAR EVELETH, Minn. (KVRR) – The family of Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone launches a 3D virtual tour of his memorial near where his plane crashed. Twelve days before the election in 2002 a plane with Wellstone, his wife Sheila, their daughter Marcia and campaign staffers Tom Lapic, Mary McEvoy and Will McLaughlin crashed while trying to land. Wellstone was going…

LIVE: The Monster of Devils Lake

The stories live on, even if the monster may be no more.

October 20, 2022

Emily Welker,

It’s one of the region’s longest-running scary stories. The murky depths of Devils Lake in North Dakota may be hiding a monster. And the source may surprise you. It’s been variously referred to as a sea serpent, or a sort of Loch Ness Monster of the Upper Midwest. But it turns out, according to the original legend, neither of those…

Eight puppies abandoned in North Dakota wheat field

MEET THE UFFDA PUPPIES

October 20, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – This week’s Pet Connection pups are so stinking cute, it’s hard to fathom what they’ve overcome to get to where they are. 8 puppies. Five boys and three girls. They’re only about a month old. A couple weeks ago, they were found abandoned in a tote in a wheat field. The Uffda Animal Rescue in Cando,…

Police searching for suspect following gunshot reports in south Fargo

A suspect is on the run after reports of possible shots fired led to a chase overnight in Fargo

October 20, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – A suspect is on the run after reports of possible shots fired led to a chase overnight in Fargo. Fargo Police responded to a report of a disturbance and possible shots fired just after midnight in the 3300 block of 31st Avenue South. They saw an SUV matching the description of the vehicle from the call. Officers…