Minnesota News

ND Bankers Association CEO says state banks are “solid”

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The President of the North Dakota Bankers Association says, despite the recent failure of two banks, the U.S. banking system is sound. Rick Clayburgh says the failures regarding the second and third largest bank failures since 2008 involving Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank are isolated. He adds they likely involve a management issue that has…

Adderall shortage having an impact on people in FM region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Adderall has been a vital stimulant medication used for people struggling with ADD, narcolepsy, and for patients trying to lose weight. It has specifically helped people with ADHD. “So, this medication helps people to function right, so people with ADHD sometimes have difficulty completing tasks, staying on target, doing things that are not very of interest…

Juror In Rodriguez, Jr. Case Speaking Out After Death Penalty Is Dropped

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One of the twelve jurors who decided Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. should be executed for kidnapping and murdering Dru Sjodin is speaking out. Luke Lillehaugen was part of the six-week long, three-part trial in 2006 that left Rodriguez sitting on death row in federal prison in Indiana. He says the prospect of Rodriguez getting off death row…

Partial roof collapse at Duluth mall

DULTUH, Minn. (KVRR) — A roof partially collapses at Miller Hill Mall in Duluth. It was reported around 9 a.m. near Applebee’s in the mall. Crews are still trying to determine what caused this to happen. The mall’s general manager says that workers on the roof attempted to remove snow from areas, but they had not yet gotten to that…

LIVE: St. Patrick’s Day Preps with Beer & Fish

We're getting corny on the Morning Show.

If you’re hoping for a traditional corned beef and cabbage meal on St. Patrick’s Day, better plan to line up early. Restaurateur Bert Myers, who owns Dempsey’s Irish Pub as well as Beer & Fish and both Wurst Bier Halls, says his corned beef sells out fast every year. They start serving at about 11 a.m., and it’s usually gone…

Feds withdraw death penalty for Rodriguez, prosecutor calls decision ‘a grave affront to justice’

FARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty against Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr, the man convicted in the kidnapping and death of Dru Sjodin. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider says Attorney General Merrick Garland has directed him to withdraw the notice of intent to seek a sentence of death in the case. “My thoughts today are with Dru…

BBB: DGF Advances to Semifinals in 8AA Section Tournament

REBELS ROLL THROUGH EAST GRAND FORKS TO TAKE ON BARNESVILLE ON WEDNESDAY FOR A TRIP TO THE SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE.

GLYNDON, MN — The 3) DGF Rebels and 6) East Grand Forks Green Wave battled in the first half of tonight’s Section 8AA quarterfinal. The Rebels took just a 3 point lead into the break. The second half was dominated by the Rebels as they will move on to the semifinals to take on 7) Barnesville. Tip off will be…