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Minnesota Senate approves paid family and medical leave plan, 34-33

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they’re sick or caring for relatives who are ill. While Senate Democrats hold only a one-seat majority, paid family and medical leave has been a priority of the party for several years, and the final 34-33 vote followed party lines. The proposal passed…

LIVE: Ice Cream Contest at the Jasper and Silver Linings

We're melting over all the possible flavor combinations.

FARGO — Ice cream season is here, and two downtown businesses need your expertise to make it a great one. Fargo’s Jasper Hotel is teaming up with Silver Linings Creamery on another ice cream flavor contest, launching today. They’re asking you to submit your suggestion for the best new ice cream flavor of the summer. You can go as adventurous…

Local Choir Group Practices To Perform With Foreigner at Scheels Arena

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVVR) —  One of the best selling rock n roll bands of all time is heading to Fargo’s Scheels Arena on Wednesday night, May 10, with its Greatest Hits Tour. But Foreigner will not be taking the stage alone. They’ll be joined by some rather young vocalists. They nabbed the spot through a contest at The Eagle….

Thousands across F-M region celebrate Free Comic Book Day

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here’s a look at Free Comic Book Day at Paradox Comics-N-Cards in downtown Fargo. Thousands of comic fans, their kids and even newcomers swung by and grabbed their favorite series’ or just took a gander around. Chris Claremont, best known for as an author for the X-Men series from 1975 to 1991, signed autographs and spoke…

Man airlifted to Fargo hospital after motorcycle crash

LAKE PARK, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man was airlifted to Sanford in Fargo with serious injuries after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 10 east of Lake Park Friday afternoon. According to the State Patrol, around 4:30, 40-year-old Charles Abbott of Menahga was passing another vehicle when he crossed the white divider, lost control of his motorcycle, and entered…

DGF Baseball Sweeps Thief River Falls in Friday Doubleheader

REBELS WIN 4-2 AND 3-1 IN FRIDAY'S DOUBLEHEADER.

DILWORTH, Minn. — Grant Anderson opened up the scoring with a double to right-center scoring Jordan Summers from first to put the Rebels up 1-0. Later, Owen Hoover delivered another run for the Rebels as Summers came across to score his second run of the game from third. The Rebels hold on to win 3-1. Categories: High School, Minnesota News,…