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Supreme Court draft suggests Roe could be overturned

WASHINGTON (AP) – A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report. A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year’s elections. But it’s unclear if…

Hundreds of goldfish found in Moorhead culvert

The Minnesota DNR says the goldfish are considered an invasive species

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Aaron Holte sent us these pictures after spotting a bunch of goldfish in a culvert on the Minnesota State Community and Technical College campus in Moorhead. It’s along 28th Avenue South from 8th to 20th streets. By the time our crew arrived, we only spotted one fish. The Minnesota DNR says 275 goldfish considered an invasive…

Mysterious pediatric liver disease found in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Department of Health said it’s investigating several severe cases of hepatitis among children and has reported the cases to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC continues to investigate cases of the sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children that has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being…

Local vets return to Washington

After a two year hiatus the Veterans Honor Flight is ready to take off to Washington D.C.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- 82 World War II, The Korean Conflict, and Vietnam War Veterans with Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota are escorted by volunteers on a three day two night trip to Washington to see various monuments. Organizers say they have heard many positive comments from the community and veterans , and for some this brings back emotional memories…

UPDATE: Authorities identify couple found dead in their home in Wadena

WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – Two people are found killed at a rural home in Wadena. The Otter Tail County’s Sherriff’s Office says 25-year-old Isaac Malone fatally shot his 25-year-old wife Ariel Malone and then took his own life. Assisting the Sheriff’s Office is the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Autopsies were conducted by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Ramsey….

Kupec wins DFL District 4 Senate endorsement

Rob KupecGLYNDON, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota DFLers have endorsed KVRR-TV Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec to run for the District 4 seat in the Minnesota Senate. Kupec won the endorsement during a meeting of District 4 delegates Saturday in Glyndon. He’s running for the seat being vacated by longtime DFL State Senator Kent Eken. Kupec has been Chief Meteorologist at KVRR-TV…

Pickleball unites two states in the Spring Showdown Tournament in West Fargo

Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over one hundred athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Rustad Recreation Center welcomes over 100 athletes from North Dakota and Minnesota to compete in its second annual Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament. Pickleball is a sport that crosses between tennis, ping pong and badminton and played with paddles and plastic balls. You can play singles or doubles and there are inside and outside courts. Rustad Recreation…

LIVE: “Star Wars” At The Fargo Theatre

May the Fourth be with you.

It’s one of the biggest fandoms in pop culture right now, and next month, Star Wars fans get to celebrate at the film that started it all. “Star Wars: A New Hope” is playing at the Fargo Theatre as part of its Classic Film series. It’s part of their Classic Film Series, and it’s back in person for the first…

FDA issues plan to ban menthol cigarettes, cigars

WASHINGTON  – The U.S. government has released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The Food and Drug Administration said phasing out menthol cigarettes would save hundreds of thousands of lives by helping adult smokers quit.  Menthol is the only cigarette flavor that was not banned under the 2009 law that gave the FDA authority over tobacco…