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What happens in ND & MN if Roe v. Wade is overturned

A draft opinion has been leaked to Politico leaning toward the possibly the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe vs. Wade, the case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973.

May 3, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A draft opinion has been leaked to Politico leaning toward the possibly the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn Roe vs. Wade, the case that legalized abortion nationwide in 1973. People have begun protesting and it’s stirring a potential divide within North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. “I think, unfortunately, it becomes a hot political issue at…

Abortion rights advocates blast SCOTUS Roe v. Wade draft opinion in Downtown Fargo

May 3, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A crowd of abortion rights advocates protested the draft opinion in Downtown Fargo. They met at the Quentin Burdick U.S. Courthouse which is four blocks from the Red River Women’s Clinic. It’s the only place people can get an abortion in North Dakota. Messages from speakers and on signs were very angry with the Supreme Court…

Grand Farm announces site in Casselton

Grand Farm picks a home for its new campus in Casselton.

May 3, 2022

Site Staff,

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Grand Farm picks a home for its new campus in Casselton. They’re looking to take North Dakota agriculture to the next level with technology they can offer to help modernize farming for farmers. The location will be off the interstate of the Lynchburg exit. Back in February, Grand Farm leaders say they expected this move to…

UPDATE: Names Released after Motorcyclist Hurt After Crashing Into Vehicle in Grand Forks

May 3, 2022

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Two people are now cited after a motorcycle-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Grand Forks. Police say 20-year-old Adam Hanson of Grand Forks was turning from Columbia Road onto 2nd Avenue North in front of an oncoming motorcycle. 20-year-old Blake Krpan of Logansport, Indiana was thrown from his bike in the crash and taken to Altru…

Minnesota Abortion Providers Already Preparing for a Surge

May 3, 2022

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota could become a destination for abortion services for women from other states if the U.S. Supreme Court throws out the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. The state’s abortion providers say they’re already preparing for a surge. Abortion would remain legal, at least for now, under a 1995 Minnesota Supreme Court ruling. Minnesota has some…

Opening of Lake Ashtabula Campgrounds Delayed Due To Flooding

May 3, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The opening of the campground facilities at Lake Ashtabula is delayed due to impacts from flooding. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would have opened the campgrounds this past Sunday. But snowpack and flooding conditions are preventing safe access to most of the camping facilities. The affected campgrounds include East Ashtabula Crossing, West Ashtabula Crossing, Eggert’s…

Traffic stop leads to another fentanyl seizure in Moorhead

May 3, 2022

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – There’s been another large fentanyl seizure in Moorhead. Police say early Sunday morning, an officer spotted a vehicle that struck the median on 20th St. near Belsly Boulevard. The officer also noted the car had equipment violations, and a traffic stop was conducted in the 3000 block of 20th St. S. Police say the driver initially…

Overturning Roe v. Wade would outlaw abortion in North Dakota

May 3, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota has been prepared for years to outlaw abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its 1973 ruling legalizing the procedure nationwide. A 2007 state law makes it a felony to perform an abortion unless necessary to prevent the woman’s death or in cases of rape or incest. North Dakota is one of about a dozen…

Minnesota appeals court rules Trump flag is protected free speech

May 3, 2022

Jim Monk,

BUFFALO, Minn. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has sided with a man who said he shouldn’t have been fined for flying a huge Donald Trump flag over his business, calling it a protected expression of free speech. The Buffalo City Council had found the flag that Jay Johnson flew over his construction business in 2020 violated a local sign ordinance…

Wrigley files consumer fraud complaint against Glasser Images, Attorney Responds

May 3, 2022

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) – North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has filed a consumer fraud complaint against Glasser Images and its owner, Jack Glasser. After Glasser Images abruptly closed in October, 2021, the Attorney General’s office began a consumer fraud investigation. The office says 539 complaints have been received, alleging complains of more than $1.4 million. The shutdown left wedding…