FILE – MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell speaks to reporters outside federal court in Washington, June 24, 2021. On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, a federal judge affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against the MyPillow chief executive in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell claims proves that China interfered in the U.S. 2020 elections and tipped…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man wanted in an August fatal shooting in downtown Fargo is arrested. Tyrque Jones, 20, of Fargo, was arrested in Minneapolis. In early August, 19-year-old Azeem Holmes, of Fargo, was killed in a shooting in the 50 block of Broadway North outside of District 64. Since then, Fargo Police have been searching for Jones with…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating widespread fraud claims in Minnesota’s social services programs. According to letters to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, committee Chairman James Comer is seeking documents, communications, and records as part of the Committee’s investigation. “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — State officials are preparing to launch Minnesota’s new Paid Leave program. Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek says they begin accepting early applications Wednesday, Dec. 3. He says, “Any eligible Minnesota parent who welcomed a child in 2025 will be able to apply for leave to be used in 2026.” Varilek says…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — “Well, this is going to be the first time I’m going to say this in my life. My name’s Chris Madel and I’m running for governor of the great state of Minnesota.” That is how Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel kicked off his campaign on Monday in front of a crowd of supporters and the media. Madel using…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing scrutiny after an estimated $1 billion of fraud has occurred during his time in office. The spotlight on Minnesota on a national level has grown after more than seventy people were indicted in the Feeding Our Future fraud case. Many government officials, including President Donald Trump, have called out Walz…
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — An evacuation order has been lifted in Mahnomen due to a fire at Waabigwan Mashkiki earlier Tuesday afternoon. White Earth Police say the evacuation order was applied to the parking lot and Highway 59 is open. Jefferson Avenue to the highway was still closed as of 3:30 p.m. They say the fire at Waabigwan Mashkiki was…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the planning. The move comes as President Donald Trump again on Tuesday escalated rhetoric about Minnesota’s sizable Somali community, saying he did not want immigrants from the east…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nate Bargatze is returning to Fargo with his massive “Big Dumb Eyes World Tour” next year. You can catch the comic on Thursday, April 23 at FARGODOME. His tour includes 114 dates where he’ll bring fans new material. Bargatze is currently the number one comedian in the world according to Pollstar, selling one point two million…
FARGO — It’s been on a roll helping families fleeing domestic violence right here in our metro area for the past 16 years. But this year, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign is stepping on the gas, because the need is greater. KFGO and its sister stations put on the event, along with MATBUS and the Red River Children’s Advocacy Clinic….
