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Minnesota judge strikes down state abortion restrictions

July 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

Judge Thomas GilliganST. PAUL, Minn. – A judge has declared many of Minnesota’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional, including the state’s mandatory 24-hour waiting period and a requirement that both parents be notified before a minor can get an abortion. Ramsey County Judge Thomas Gilligan on Monday also struck down Minnesota’s requirements that only physicians can perform abortions, and that abortions…

Signatures gathered to place pot legalization on ballot

July 11, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A group that wants to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota turned in more that 25,000 signatures to the secretary of state Monday in an effort to place the matter before voters in November. New Approach North Dakota, needed 15,582 signatures to get the measure on the ballot for the general election. The organization’s campaign manager, David…

Police still searching for suspect in officer-involved shooting

July 11, 2022

Emily Welker,

FARGO (KVRR) – A search continues for the suspect who ran from the scene of an officer-involved shooting Friday morning. Fargo police identified the suspect as Derek Stanley. They say not to approach or try to stop him, but instead call 911. Stanley is accused of running from a van. Police were called to in the 34 hundred block of…

Benefit held for West Fargo man battling Stage 3 cancer

Lend A Hand Up and Moorhead American Legion Post 21 rally the community around Dan Duda who has stage 3 Esophageal cancer

July 10, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Lend A Hand Up and Moorhead American Legion Post 21 rally the community around Dan Duda who has stage 3 Esophageal cancer, and needs some financial help. The West Fargo man has had to miss time at work. The goal was originally around $5,000 but they quickly surpassed that and are now aiming for $30,000. Organizers…

Fierce competition at ND Jigsaw Championship

The fifth annual North Dakota Jigsaw Championship shines attention on a competition thats growing.

July 10, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We’re piecing together the action at the Red River Valley Fair. “I’ve never been here for the puzzle competition but I heard it’s one of the largest in the world and there is even qualifying rounds so I’m really excited to see what it’s all about,” said Sydney Helgeson, Ms. Red River Valley Fair 2023. After…

Sen. Klobuchar Works To Reunite Twins Legend With His Younger Brother From Cuba

July 10, 2022

TJ Nelson,

Tony Oliva and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) / Courtesy: Sen. Klobuchar’s OfficeMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Sen. Amy Klobuchar is helping reunite a Minnesota Twins legend with his younger brother who lives in Cuba. Klobuchar’s office has secured a visa for Juan Carlos Oliva to travel to Minnesota on Monday, July 11. That gives him plenty of time spend with his brother,…

Newfolden Woman Gets A Special Visit From Two Large Black Bears

July 10, 2022

TJ Nelson,

NEWFOLDEN, Minn. (KVRR) — How about this sight out of Newfolden, Minnesota, about an hour northeast of East Grand Forks. Barb Ekman sent us this video this week of two visitors and we don’t think that they were invited. Ekman says there have been bears around Newfolden for awhile but she had a special visit in broad daylight. Two large…

Red River Market draws big crowd with many vendors

July 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Red River Market in Downtown Fargo’s Broadway Square is buzzing with energy. There were over 30 local vendors all within a 200 mile radius. People were able to buy food, jewelry and clothing among other things. Organizers say it’s a prime opportunity to draw the community out and have clean family appropriate fun. The crowd was…

Tensions rise at abortion rally at Fargo City Hall

A rally organized by the North Dakota WIN Abortion Access Fund impacts the F-M community

July 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The rally didn’t escalate to violence but protesters mixed words on the front lines. There were several speakers from state legislators to community leaders The message was they aren’t done fighting and they will continue to push for legalized abortion in North Dakota Dozens chanted, held signs and marched through downtown screaming things like Bans off…

Man killed by police officer in South Fargo identified

July 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police identifies the victim involved in the shooting on Friday as 28-year-old Shane Netterville, a Native American man who was last known to live in Jamestown. Adam O’Brien, who’s been with Fargo Police for eleven years, has been placed on paid administrative leave while the North Dakota BCI conducts an investigation into the officer’s use…