Minnesota News

North Dakota group sues NFL’s Washington Commanders for dropping ‘Redskins’ name

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit is suing the NFL’s Washington Commanders football team, its new owner, and a prominent Native American advocacy group. The federal lawsuit claims the team’s refusal to change its nickname back to the Redskins is an attempt to eradicate Native American history. Devils Lake-based Native American Guardians Association is accusing the Commanders, its leadership,…

Vikings lose to L.A. Chargers 28-24, Now 0-3 on season

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Herbert, Keenan Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers had seen a Brian Flores-coached defense before, flummoxed in 2020 by Flores’ blitz-heavy approach in a loss at Miami during Herbert’s rookie season. Three years later, with the quarterback and receiver in nearly perfect sync, Herbert and Allen knew just how to attack the Minnesota Vikings’ defense, coordinated…

Minnesota’s would-be head of cannabis regulation quits amid reports she sold illegal products

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The recently appointed director of Minnesota’s new marijuana regulatory agency Erin Dupree has resigned amid reports that she sold illegal cannabis products in the state. Dupree ran a business that sold products exceeding state limits on THC potency, owed money to former associates and accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in tax liens, Minnesota Public Radio…

‘Excited to support farm life’: Farm in the Dell Fall Festival celebrates another year of farming

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Farm in the Dell Fall Festival celebrated another year out in rural Moorhead. The farm, which is designed to teach those with disabilities on how they can work on a farm and grow produce. “They are really excited to support farm life,” said Anna Sather, the executive director at the farm. “They want to come…

Below Zero Wrestling’s main summer event a hit with fans

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Below Zero Wrestling hosts its main summer event at Fargo Brewing Company featuring hard hits, outrageous characters and WWE legends. It’s a night of passion serving up entertainment for wrestling fans across the F-M area. “If you watch it on TV, you’re laughing, you roll your eyes…you think live music is good? Wait until you see…

High-Risk Harvest: Kids and Farm Safety

Farm Safety Week is going on right now.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We know that farming and ranching are some of the most dangerous professions in America. And now that harvest is getting underway, child safety experts say it’s time to be on alert. National statistics show a kid is killed every 3 days on the farm. About 33 children are injured every day in an ag-related accident….

Dilworth Police Chief Ty Sharpe resigns

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — The City of Dilworth says Police Chief Ty Sharpe resigns. They say he submitted his resignation letter Thursday and that the City Council will formally consider it at Monday’s city council meeting. He served for nine and a half years. According to City Administrator Peyton Mastera, Sharpe was on medical leave since May. The city will…

NDSCS reports highest enrollment since 2013

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — More students are attending NDSCS as an alternative option to the traditional four-year university program. School officials say there are now more than 3,100 students attending NDSCS this fall compared to last year’s headcount, a 6% increase, and the most since 2013. “It’s much more affordable for students to get a two-year degree and opens up…

Advocates vow to continue fighting Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws

MOORHEAD MINN. (KVRR) – An advocacy group is speaking out against Minnesota’s new e-pull tab laws, claiming it could result in the loss of millions of dollars in funding. Democratic Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec said, “There was a court decision that basically said the way E pull tabs work right now can no longer happen. This open all feature…