NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Since the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, many people are being called back to the work place. North Dakota had an unemployment rate of 5.5 percent in February and 4.8 percent in March. There are 16,000 open positions across the state on the Job Service North Dakota website. The organization says some service industry businesses are having…
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill designed to protect schools and teachers from lawsuits arising from posting the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Burgum’s endorsement comes after attorneys and school officials warned the legislation is unconstitutional and would spur costly and unwinnable legal fights. Hoping to fend off legal challenges, the House amended the bill…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong is a co-sponsor of a proposed constitutional amendment that would keep nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court. House Democrats introduced a bill to add four seats to the Supreme Court after President Biden announced a commission to examine the idea. Supporters say they want to counter the court’s rightward tilt…
FARGO (KVRR) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is adding another less lethal use of force option in the coming weeks. Sgt. Tim Briggeman says the sheriff’s office purchased 3 BolaWrap Systems. The BolaWrap device shoots an 8-foot Kevlar tether that can entangle a person with minimal force. The system is designed to help law enforcement safely take someone into…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – As construction continues on the massive $100-million Amazon Fulfillment Center in north Fargo, another part of the Amazon network is setting up in West Fargo. It’s an Amazon hub, referred to as a Last Mile delivery station. West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis says it’s a great addition to the fast-growing city, adding more than 100…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the first intentionally set fire at the abandoned Mid America Steel plant in downtown Fargo last month. Police say 18-year-old Riley Keeping of Fargo is charged with conspiracy to commit arson, a Class C felony. Security cameras spotted Keeping and two juveniles in the area where the…
GRAND FORKS, ND — Foreigner brings it’s “The Greatest Hits of Foreigner on Tour” to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The legendary band will play the venue on Thursday, September 9. Tickets start at $39.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, April 23rd at 10:00 AM. VIP packages available at www.ForeignerOnline.com Please refer to https://pepperentertainment.com/covid-19 measures regarding this…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A small black-owned business is taking snacking to a whole new level with unique gourmet flavors on a classic Midwestern treat. “Everyone and every bag gets their own personal slice of heaven that no one else can get to,” Uncle Charlie’s Gourmet Snacks Owner Clayton Cottman said. Uncle Charlie’s has a variety of flavors including…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Sen. John Hoeven is working to help bring a new low-Earth orbit satellite mission to Grand Forks Air Force Base. The Space Development Agency testified about the effort during a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee. Hoeven is working to secure funding to get the center going by 2024. Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer talked…
HUTCHINSON, Minn. — A man accused of assaulting a Menard’s employee in Hutchinson, Minnesota on Wednesday, also drags an officer and hits him in the head with a hammer. Police say the 61-year-old suspect hit the Menard’s worker with some lumber after a mask dispute. Police responded and a “slow speed pursuit” began near the Hutchinson Mall. The man stopped…
