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Embattled lawmaker defends conduct in traffic stop

April 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

State Rep. John ThompsonST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota lawmaker who’s been a longtime critic of police on Tuesday defended his conduct during a traffic stop for his adult daughter that turned into a verbal confrontation between him and officers. Police said that Rep. John Thompson, of St. Paul, arrived in another vehicle Sunday after they pulled over his daughter…

South Dakota Senate approves June impeachment trial for Ravnsborg

April 26, 2022

Jim Monk,

Jason Ravnsborg interviewed by police following fatal crash SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The South Dakota Senate has approved the rules for an impeachment trial of the state’s attorney general for his conduct surrounding a 2020 fatal car crash. The Senate will hold a two-day proceeding in June that gives just hours to either side to argue their case. Republican Attorney General…

Dickinson Oil Worker To Challenge Sen. John Hoeven In Republican Primary

April 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) — Riley Kuntz is an oil worker from Dickinson and he says he wants to send Sen. John Hoeven back home. “I know most of you probably have no idea who I am and that’s for a couple of reasons: I enjoy my privacy and I’m not even a politician,” Kuntz said in a video posted to…

Trial of 3 ex-officers in Floyd death won’t be livestreamed

April 26, 2022

Jim Monk,

Judge Peter CahillMINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota judge has ruled that the trial of three fired Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd’s killing will not be livestreamed. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill cited the threat of COVID-19 to allow livestreaming of last year’s murder trial of Derek Chauvin in Floyd’s death. In his order, Cahill said that…

People come together to combat flooding in Crookston and Fisher

Crookston officials feel they are moving past the worst of flood conditions but now they're lending a hand to a neighbor who could face similar or worse damage.

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Crookston officials feel they are moving past the worst of flood conditions but now they’re lending a hand to a neighbor who could face similar or worse damage. People there didn’t know what to expect as water continued to rise in the Red Lake River. “Last night right after sunset I saw the road was filled with…

Statewide Emergency Called for North Dakota Due to Flooding & Winter Storm Damage

April 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for flooding and widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by this weekend’s severe winter storm. It has left thousands of people without electricity. The governor also has declared a disaster for areas impacted by record snowfall during the historic blizzard April 12-14 based on local costs incurred for snow…

Sorlie and Point Bridges closed to traffic in The Grand Cities

Grand Forks and East Grand Forks shut down two bridges as the Red River continues to rise.

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR)- Grand Forks and East Grand Forks shut down two bridges as the Red River continues to rise. The Point Bridge was closed Sunday while the Sorlie Bridge was shut down Monday morning. The Kennedy Bridge remains open between the two cities. The National Weather Service has slightly lowered its crest forecast. The Red River is expected…

Dabar calls out Mahoney during debate & mayor defends his record

April 25, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There were verbal fireworks during the Fargo Mayoral Forum hosted by The Chamber and the Downtown Community partnership. “You have not worked well with your commission to improve lives and that’s why one of your fellow commissioners is here challenging you. You have not worked well with our state partners and this is why one of…

Maroon 5 coming to Fargodome this summer

Tickets go on sale this Friday

April 25, 2022

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Third times a charm, hopefully, for Maroon 5 fans. Adam Levine and his band are coming to Fargodome on August 12th. The group was first set to come in August 2020 and was postponed until 2021. That concert also getting canceled. Maroon 5 has hits such as “Sugar,” “Moves like Jagger,” and “Memories.” Tickets go on sale…

Biden will attend Mondale memorial service

April 25, 2022

Jim Monk,

Walter MondaleWASHINGTON (KVRR) – The White House says President Biden will travel to Minneapolis on Sunday, May 1. The date coincides with a memorial service planned for former Vice President Walter Mondale. Mondale died in April, 2021. He was 93. The memorial service will be held at the University of Minnesota’s Northrup Auditorium. Gov. Tim Walz and Democratic Sens. Amy…