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Senate Committee Takes Up New Ethics Complaint Against Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) – A Minnesota Senate committee has taken up a new ethics complaint against Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, who is facing two felony burglary charges. Republican lawmakers revised a previous ethics complaint for entering her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes last April. Mitchell has pleaded not guilty. Republican Sen. Karin Housley says the new statement is…

TJ Nelson Goes On The Record With Gin Blossoms Lead Singer Robin Wilson

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They were a staple on radio and tv in the 1990s with hits like “Follow You Down” and “Hey Jealousy”. Gin Blossoms are ready to perform all their hits on Friday night at Shooting Star Casino. KVRR’s TJ Nelson got a chance to catch up with the band’s lead singer. “Hey jealousy! Hey jealousy.” “That is…

Churches United Provides Update on Financial Future

Months after facing a possible complete shutdown, the nonprofit has cleared all its debts.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – At the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Fargo, the event Uniting Churches for Churches United was held, with darn near unbelievably rosy updates on the future of the organization. “The individual giving is nothing short of divine,” said the CEO of Churches United, Pastor Devlyn Brooks. Pastor Brooks took over as CEO for Churches United at…

Minnesota, 21 Other States Sue to Halt Dismantling of U.S. Education Department

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 21 other state attorneys are suing to stop dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed in a Massachusetts federal court, claims the Trump administration’s massive reductions in the Education Department are unconstitutional and usurp congressional authority. It seeks a court order to halt the shutdown. Trump officials earlier this week…

Former Moorhead Spud Goalies Find Their Ways to Law Enforcement

Beth, Lydia, and Betsy vary slightly in age, but all have found fulfilling careers as police officers.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – “I don’t know what it is about hockey, especially Moorhead hockey,” says Moorhead police officer Beth Jutting. “It’s just – you feel this huge sense of community, not just between your team, but everyone supporting you, all the parents and everyone else.” She has fond memories of her time on the ice as a Moorhead Spud….