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Gov. Walz Attends Operating Engineers Union Convention in Florida

HOLLYWOOD, FL (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is attending the national convention of the International Union of Operating Engineers in Hollywood, Florida. He told the gathering that Minnesota is a labor state and it always will be a labor state. Walz highlighted the need for good-paying union jobs and collective bargaining rights across the country. He is also encouraging…

N.D. Legislative Session Ends With Passage of Nearly $20 Billion Budget

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota lawmakers ended the legislative session this morning by approving a record budget of $19.6 billion. The session gaveled out at 2:55 a.m. Sunday. “Motion carries and the North Dakota House of Representatives is adjourned sine die.” The legislature met for 75 days, five days less than the maximum 80 days allowed. Among the final…

Man arrested for arson after two Minneapolis mosque fires

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A man suspected of starting fires at two mosques in South Minneapolis last week is arrested. Thirty-six-year-old Jackie Rahm Little, aka Joel Tueting, is now facing felony arson charges for both fires, which took place about a block apart in the Philips neighborhood. People were inside worshipping at the time. Little was arrested in Mankato…

Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Check out the 29th annual gigantic West Fargo Rummage Sale at Veterans Memorial Arena. Thousands came to buy and browse from furniture to toys and from clothes to video games and DVDs. Around 250 vendors sold it all along with some unique antiques. “It’s kind of funny because we had a late spring. Everybody’s kind…

Moorhead mobile home damaged in fire

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on the 1700 block of 4th Avenue S. Crews saw smoke coming out from the west side upon arrival and say they were able to knock it down within about five minutes. The damage estimate is unknown at this time as the investigation continues. Categories: Minnesota News,…

Several displaced after Friday night house fire in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Several people are displaced after a house fire in West Fargo Friday night. West Fargo Fire crews were called to the 1600 block of Westwood Court at 10:45 where they could see heavy smoke and flames from the home The house sustained heavy smoke and fire damage despite firefighters being able to contain it. No…

Minnesota Senate votes 34-33 to legalize recreational cannabis

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — The Minnesota Senate voted Friday to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, but the bill requires more work and negotiations before it can become law. The vote was 34-33, with all Democrats voting yes and all Republicans voting no. There are several differences between the Senate bill and the companion version that passed the House 71-59…