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Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial

March 8, 2021

KVRR Staff,

courtesy, FOX9 MINNEAPOLIS – Hundreds of people gathered outside a fortified courthouse in Minneapolis for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. They chanted “No justice, no peace!” during the rally Monday, and one speaker implored the jury yet to be chosen to “do the right thing” and convict Derek Chauvin…

Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

March 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

NEW YORK – Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That’s according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the same way with people considered at low-risk for severe disease, such as in the case of vaccinated grandparents visiting healthy…

Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd’s death

March 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd has paused jury selection while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Judge Peter Cahill said Monday that he does not have jurisdiction to rule on whether the third-degree murder charge should be reinstated against…

Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin’s trial

"You should know better being a police officer, you should be held to a higher standard than the average citizen and the sheer disregard for another human being's life is intolerable."

March 7, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin’s trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. “Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically George Floyd’s family as the trial begins March 8th. We’re here to let them know that they’re not alone in their cries for justice that…

Man Hit & Killed While Changing Tire On I-29 in South Dakota Identified

March 7, 2021

TJ Nelson,

SISSETON, S.D. — Authorities release the identity of a man who was hit and killed while changing a tire on Interstate 29 near Sisseton on Tuesday. South Dakota Highway Patrol says 78-year-old Gerald Bartell, of Herman, Minnesota, was pronounced dead at the scene. They say Bartell had pulled over to the shoulder and was kneeling near the pickup when a…

North Dakota law enforcement to end aid across Minnesota state line

Officers on the North Dakota side need time to train on new Minnesota protocols before lending a hand across state lines.

March 5, 2021

Aaron Walling,

NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County law enforcement officers are halting their aid across the Minnesota border. A change in a new Minnesota law that took effect Monday, March 1st is changing how officers can use deadly force if a reasonable apparent threat of death or great bodily harm is present. The word “apparent” has…

Moorhead students return to in-person learning

"The safety of students and staff is our primary concern so we have in place the safety mitigation guidelines that our state is requiring us to follow."

March 5, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After almost a year of students learning outside of the classroom, Moorhead High School is preparing to welcome back students full time to in-person learning. “We’re pretty excited to have the kids coming back. It kind of almost has that first day of school feel. I know the teachers have been looking forward to teaching kids…

Fargo attorney says jury selection has ‘paramount importance’ for Chauvin trial

March 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The Minnesota Court of Appeals Friday ordered a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be reconsidered. The order sets up a potential delay in the trial, which is scheduled to begin with jury selection Monday. The selection process could take up to three weeks. Vogel Law Firm criminal defense attorney Mark Friese…

3rd-degree murder count could delay start of Chauvin trial

March 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death. A three-judge panel said Friday that the trial judge erred when he rejected a motion to reinstate the third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin. The panel says the judge should have…

Bill allows Twins to temporarily play in Milwaukee to avoid COVID-19 restrictions

March 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – A Republican state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that he says would “free the Minnesota Twins to play home games in Wisconsin” until Gov. Tim Walz allows fans to return to Target Field. The Milwaukee Brewers were recently granted permission from local health officials to host games with over 10,000 fans. “Teams across the…