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Gov. Walz Proposes “Gas Checks” for Minnesotans, Republicans Call It a “Gimmick”

June 22, 2022

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz is now appealing for rebate checks for Minnesotans of $2,000 per family and $1,000 for individuals. Walz says Minnesotans will consider them “gas checks” to deal with record-high prices. He is getting support for his latest rebate idea from DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman. But the idea still lacks the bipartisan support it needs…

Window AC Electric Cord Failure Starts Back of House on Fire in Grand Forks

June 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Fire crews encounter heavy smoke and fire coming from the back of a house in Grand Forks after the failure of an electrical cord on a window air conditioning unit. The fire department was called around 8:30 Wednesday morning to the 1800 block of 4th Street North. Crews were able to quickly put the fire…

Two Hurt When Sheriff’s Office Airboat Sinks In Maple Lake

June 22, 2022

TJ Nelson,

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are hurt after a Polk County Sheriff’s Office airboat tips over and sinks to the bottom of Maple Lake in Mentor. It happened just after 9 a.m. Wednesday. The sheriff’s office was helping the highway department install buoys on the east shore of the lake when the boat tipped and sank. Two members…

Sen. Kevin Cramer may need pinky finger amputated after yard work accident

June 22, 2022

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer seriously injured the pinky finger on his right hand when a large boulder rolled over it while doing yard work over the weekend. Cramer needed immediate surgery. The Republican said in a statement he has been staying in North Dakota close to medical care as there is a high risk of…

Moorhead warns public of potential electricity outages

Moorhead Public Service is warning customers about potential electric service interruptions throughout the summer.

June 21, 2022

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – As temperatures get hotter, the City of Moorhead is asking the public to reduce energy usage in their homes to maintain stability of the electric grid. “This is just a long-term planning communication effort just to get the information out there. Nothing is really going on. Currently, Southwest Power Pool has a resource advisory which is…

Minnesota woman’s cloud picture goes viral

A weather picture showing some unique clouds is making rounds on social media.

June 21, 2022

Site Staff,

AKELEY, Minn. (KVRR) – A Minnesota woman says she didn’t even intend on taking the picture. Theresa Lucas of Bemidji was coming back from visiting family in Rochester for a few days and was on Highway 64 near Akeley. There was a storm brewing over the weekend. Her daughter was afraid at home wondering where her mom was. “I basically…

Great Race Featuring 120 Vintage Vehicle Teams To Finish in Fargo on Sunday

June 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have an update for you on the 2022 Great Race that left Warwick, Rhode Island on Sunday and will finish in Fargo, North Dakota this Sunday. 120 vintage vehicle teams are now in Ohio. They had lunch in Medina and will overnight in Perrysburg. The trek west continues in the morning as they head into…

Grand Forks Man Arrested & Charged In Sunday Gun Incident

June 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man is arrested and charged with four counts of reckless endangerment for a gun-related incident over the weekend. Police arrested 26-year-old Kyle Genes after finding several shell casings in the 1900 block of 12th Street South on Sunday. No one was hurt. Police say it was a domestic incident and not tied…

Ellison: Minnesota will continue to allow legal abortions

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says abortion will be legal in Minnesota regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling.

June 21, 2022

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says abortion will be legal in Minnesota regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. He mentioned Doe V Gomez from 1995 where the Minnesota Supreme Court went even further than Roe V Wade that rules abortion a constitutional right at the state level. It allows low income women to use…

Fargo School Board votes to fire Kevin Kennedy

June 21, 2022

Site Staff,

UPDATE: After meeting in executive session for many hours, the Fargo School Board voted 7-0 to fire Fargo South High School teacher Kevin Kennedy. Board Member Robin Nelson recused herself from the vote. The vote around 8:15 Tuesday evening was to uphold the administration’s recommendation for discharge for cause. Kennedy’s personnel file details accusations of inappropriate comments and contact with…