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ND & MN congressional delegations describe what they saw during the capitol insurrection

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – One year ago former President Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally. Some of his supporters broke into the U.S. capitol while the Senate was certifying election results. “I have vivid memories of being on the Senate floor and watching the Vice President being quickly moved off of the Senate floor trying to understand what was happening…

3 other cops in George Floyd death to stand trial this month

MINNEAPOLIS – Three former Minneapolis police officers charged with federal civil rights violations in George Floyd’s death will go on trial Jan. 20. The trial date was given Thursday in a docket filing, with proceedings to be held in St. Paul. Court records in November showed that juror summonses had gone out for that date, but the new filing was…

Audubon residents advised to boil water

AUDUBON, Minn. (KVRR/KDLM) The city of Audubon is advising residents to boil water due to possible contamination from a loss of water pressure. The advisory, which went into effect Thursday, Jan. 6 will be in place for a minimum of 24 hours. The city says residents may notice a discoloration of the water. Over time rust and iron builds up…

WE Fest announces official 2022 lineup

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan will headline the 2022 WE Fest at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. The official lineup includes: Thursday, Aug. 4: Headliner: Jason Aldean Chris Janson, Blanco Brown, Elvie Shane, Hitchville Friday, Aug. 5: Headliner: Miranda Lambert Lee Brice, Clay Walker, Priscilla Block, Ray Fulcher Saturday, Aug.6: Headliner:…

Minneapolis mayor, police chief lay out crime fighting plan

MINNEAPOLIS – City leaders in Minneapolis have a new crime fighting plan that includes hiring dozens of police officers to fortify a department that has lost hundreds of officers since 2020 when George Floyd was murdered. Mayor Jacob Frey and incoming interim Police Chief Amelia Huffman rolled out their plan Wednesday to not only hire more officers, but expand partnerships…

Twin Cities restore mask mandate

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the requirement would take effect in both cities at 5 p.m. Thursday.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Minnesota’s two largest cities moved Wednesday to reimpose mask requirements in businesses and public places as the omicron variant of coronavirus spreads rapidly. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said the requirement would take effect in both cities at 5 p.m. Thursday. Frey said it’s essential to keep the city healthy and moving,…

LIVE: Ladyboss Midwest Retreat

Step away to reconnect.

Working women have been shouldering a heavy load since the beginning of the pandemic. And now, an organization for women in the workplace is telling them it’s time to step away for a second. Ladyboss Midwest is launching its first 3-day retreat this spring. It’ll offer leadership training sessions, education, and connection opportunities. Speakers include women entrepreneurs and other professionals…