FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Kratom, a psychoactive tea from Southeast Asia, has gained a popularity as a replacement for drugs like fentanyl. It is sold legally over the counter as a supplement, but it still poses a risk for addiction. Many smoke shops in the area have begun selling products containing Kratom. The products boast many purported health benefits, from…
FARGO (KVRR) – This week, it was reported that over 85,000 fentanyl pills were seized by the Cass County Drug Task Force. Which was an increase of 126% from 2022. This has caused concern in the county, as this poses a major risk to public health and safety. “Lot of the conversations we have everyday are about fentanyl and the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three antirust lawsuits filed by food businesses in federal court in Minnesota this week accuse some of the largest U.S. sugar-producing companies of conspiring to fix prices. The lawsuits name United Sugars, which includes American Crystal Sugar and the Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative; Domino Sugar; Cargill; other producers, and a commodity data company. The plaintiffs in the class-action…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday announced a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors, stifles innovation and keeps prices artificially high. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in Moorhead identify the young child who died under suspicious circumstances as 3-year-old Eastyn Deronjic. The boy was taken to Sanford early Monday after he was found not breathing at 1502 Belsly Boulevard South in Moorhead. He was later pronounced dead. Police say the boy and his younger sibling had been staying at the address…
FARGO — Fajitas might start off a little cooler than her namesake dish, but once you give her a minute to warm up, she can serve all the cuddles you want. She came to Pet Connection by way of Homeward Animal Shelter, who got her from the pound, according to Homeward’s Heather Klefstad. They think she’s about a year old,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Another drawing last night without a jackpot winner. Powerball keeps climbing and is now at $750 million for the next drawing on Saturday night. Not only did no one win the jackpot, there were also zero Match 5 one million dollar winners. As far as that other big lottery game, Mega Millions, it is now nearly…
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KVRR/FOX9) — A hot air balloon crashes into a power line along Highway 63 in Rochester, Minnesota and it was all caught on a MnDOT camera around 6 p.m. and shared on social media. You could see sparks as the balloon made contact with the live wires. Rochester Police say the balloon was trying to land in a…
FARGO (KVRR) – It is Colon Cancer Awareness month and medical providers want to remind people over 45 that it is important to get yourself checked. But there are other ways to have that done outside of a colonoscopy. “Convenience at doing it in your home allows us to reach more people successfully with the screening. The more people we…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for Saturday for the largest public transportation project in Moorhead’s history. It took years to plan, design and fund the 11th Street Underpass Project. Crews are getting into place and initial closures and detours are expected to begin on Monday. First Avenue will close between 10th Street and 12th Street, and…
