WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider the appeal of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd. The justices did not comment in leaving in place state court rulings affirming Chauvin’s conviction and 22 1/2-year sentence. Chauvin’s lawyers argued that their client was denied a fair trial in…
MOORHEAD, M.N. (KVRR)- It was perfect weather for an outdoor rec celebration at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. Hosted by Midwest Outdoors, this event included a camp setup competition, a 5k, food and games. Local outdoor groups were also there to answer questions from the public about the outdoors. This event was held to celebrate the outdoor recreational activities scene…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – AAA Expects this year’s Thanksgiving travel to be as busy as ever. AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period The number of travelers will be the third highest forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. AAA also says 1 in every 5…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The campaign helps to fundraise for thousands of people in need within the Fargo Moorhead community. “The Fargo-Moorhead community has been extremely supportive of the salvation army. They’ve seen our work in the community, they have a lot of respect for us and we for them and they’ve been very good at supporting our ministries over…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -There is an increase in demand for homeless shelters and services in the metro. The Fargo Moorhead area saw close to a 70% increase in people who identified as homeless in 2023 compared to 2022 statistics. “In terms of demand for shelter the two fastest growing segments that we see are seniors that are over the age…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota State University Moorhead is celebrating their 2023 Giving Day with many programs and departments across the campus help bring in donations. “MSUM giving day is just a great day for the MSUM community to come together, whether it’s students, faculty, staff, alumni or just the community to give back to the students. To help support…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Soon, a life-saving resource will be placed on MATBUSES in partnership with Fargo Cass Public Health. That would be Narcan, a type of medication that reverses an opioid overdose. FCPH has supplied MATBUS with 75 Narcan kits. “Having that tool available to all of the drivers is extremely beneficial.” said Cole Swingen, the assistant transit director…
BECKER CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Becker County authorities say smoke from a massive hay pile fire may be ongoing for several weeks. It may cause visibility issues for drivers in the area. Fifteen fire departments responded Wednesday afternoon and used more than a million gallons of water to battle the fire at a farm seven miles north of Lake Park….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With interest rates dropping suddenly this month, people are closer to owning a home then they think. After some steep increases to interest rates throughout most of 2023 we are finally starting to see interest rates begin to come down. Gate City Banks Executive Vice president of retail banking and lending Kimberly Settel says, “Correlated now…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Natasha Best, a 25-year-old woman who has been through a lot in the past year and a half. Best was facing life-threatening injuries in 2022 after she was crushed by an ATV in Minnesota. “You either choose to be happy or you can sit and dwell on the bad.” says Best. She broke her neck in…
