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Minnesota Senate approves paid family and medical leave plan, 34-33

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they’re sick or caring for relatives who are ill. While Senate Democrats hold only a one-seat majority, paid family and medical leave has been a priority of the party for several years, and the final 34-33 vote followed party lines. The proposal passed…

Safety Safari at Red River Zoo is This Saturday

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead and AAA are hosting the annual Safety Safari at Red River Zoo this weekend. The free safari includes activities and games focused on safety along with a vehicle rollover simulator and animal presentations. Local police, fire and ambulance members will be on hand. Our own Chief Meteorologist Max Mueller will also…

Gov. Burgum Signs Anti-Trans and Indian Child Bills

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota’s biennial legislative session wrapped up it’s work last weekend but Gov. Doug Burgum is still signing bills. It is now law for public school teachers and state government employees to ignore the pronouns their transgender students and colleagues use. The bill requires teachers to tell a parent or legal guardian if the student identifies…

LIVE: Ice Cream Contest at the Jasper and Silver Linings

We're melting over all the possible flavor combinations.

FARGO — Ice cream season is here, and two downtown businesses need your expertise to make it a great one. Fargo’s Jasper Hotel is teaming up with Silver Linings Creamery on another ice cream flavor contest, launching today. They’re asking you to submit your suggestion for the best new ice cream flavor of the summer. You can go as adventurous…

Local Choir Group Practices To Perform With Foreigner at Scheels Arena

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVVR) —  One of the best selling rock n roll bands of all time is heading to Fargo’s Scheels Arena on Wednesday night, May 10, with its Greatest Hits Tour. But Foreigner will not be taking the stage alone. They’ll be joined by some rather young vocalists. They nabbed the spot through a contest at The Eagle….

Deputy Shot And Killed During DWI Stop in Wisconsin

GLENWOOD, Wis. (AP) — A suspected drunken driver shot and killed a Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop before running into some nearby woods and killing himself, authorities said Sunday. During a conversation about field sobriety tests, Jeremiah Johnson was “evasive,” drew a handgun and shot St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising in Glenwood, about 60 miles east of…