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Minnesota Bars & Restaurants Open To Outdoor Dining

The new guidelines allow for outdoor dining as long as social distancing is strongly enforced, guests make reservations, and the restaurant allows no more then 50 people at a time.

June 1, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – Bars and restaurants across Minnesota have been scrambling to make space for outdoor dining as new guidelines go into effect on June 1st. “It’s totally uncharted for all of us, so everybody is trying to find a way to do what they can,” said Aaron Juhnke, the owner of the Junkyard Brewing Company. As bars and restaurants…

Wahpeton Man Killed in One-Vehicle Crash

The crash happened on Hwy 9, north of Breckenridge

June 1, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — A 29-year-old Wahpeton man is dead after a crash on Highway 9 about four miles north of Breckenridge. The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says the driver was ejected from the car. Deputies responded to the scene, shortly after 1:30 this morning on a report of a vehicle fire. The man’s name has not been released. Categories: Minnesota…

Family-ordered autopsy: George Floyd died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure

June 1, 2020

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, held a news conference Monday sharing the results of the separate autopsy the team had called for earlier in the week. An additional autopsy was conducted after the family said that the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s findings “do not address in detail the effect of the…

WATCH LIVE: Gov. Walz to provide update on Minnesota’s response to protests at 11:30 a.m.

June 1, 2020

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–Gov. Tim Walz is holding a news conference to provide updates on Minnesota’s response to the protests over George Floyd’s death. Walz will also address the public safety concerns that have occurred since the protests have started. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Major General Jon A….

Public officials, community leaders respond to Fargo riots

May 31, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. — “Black lives matter. Period. No question. But we do not support anarchy.” Those are the words of Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney after what began as a peaceful protest Saturday morning at Island Park evolved into violence and destruction. “We do not support vandalism,” he says. “That is not us, and that is not Fargo.” Mahoney says he…

Mayor Issues 9 PM Curfew For Detroit Lakes As Protesters Gather

Protesters Gathering Along Highway 10

May 31, 2020

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — There is a small crowd of protesters gathering in Detroit Lakes Sunday evening along Highway 10 and Washington Avenue. That is prompting Mayor Matt Brenk to issue a 9 p.m. curfew for the city. It will run through 6 a.m. Monday. During the curfew, no travel is allowed on any public street, sidewalk, path or any…

Minnesota has 14 More COVID-19 Deaths, North Dakota has One

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota

May 31, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota has 14 more deaths from COVID-19 as state health officials report another 664 cases. Two of those deaths are in Clay County: a person in their 70’s and one in their 90’s. The total number of positive cases is nearing 25,000. This map shows the positive case count by county. 848 of the 1,040 deaths…

City, State leaders address the violence in Fargo overnight

May 31, 2020

Site Staff,

FargoStrong Unified Press Conference – 05.31.2020 FargoStrong Unified Press Conference – 05.31.2020 Posted by The City of Fargo – Government on Sunday, May 31, 2020 FARGO, ND – The City of Fargo will held a press conference on Sunday, May 31 at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers within Fargo City Hall to discuss yesterday’s events in Downtown…

Fargo Police Moving On Rioters in Downtown Fargo

May 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Posted by KFGO 790 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2020 FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are telling everyone to stay away from downtown at this hour. A peaceful rally all day has turned into a riot in the streets of downtown Fargo. For your safety stay away from downtown. Around 8:00 p.m. tonight Police began using tear gas to move…

Thousands Show Support for George Floyd in Fargo Rally

May 30, 2020

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND – A crowd in the thousands showed their support for George Floyd with a rally and march in Fargo Saturday morning in what was likely the largest such event in Fargo in many years. The group gathered at Island Park for a rally that featured several speakers from the community. The gathering started around 10 am with the…