ST. PAUL (KVRR) — On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that a budget deal was close to being reached, but it ended up falling short of the needed support to pass. The state legislature has less than 4 full days left in the regular session to come to an agreement on a budget, making a special session likely. State…
Courtesy KROXCROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in Crookston are investigating a fatal crash that happened around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. They say 68-year-old Jon Nimens of Crookston was driving north on South Broadway when his vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree by South Broadway bridge. Nimens was taken to RiverView Health where he was pronounced dead. Police…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The newly opened Credit Unions for Kids Micropreemie Unit has been operating since mid-April. The new unit was put together through the support of 20 North Dakota credit unions. “It was a great day to celebrate today because the process started, actually, a couple of years ago. When the hospital reached out because of our partnership…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — From up for sale to “Sold!” Brandee LeNoue announcing on social media that she has purchased The Freez in Moorhead and will re-open it as “Buddy’s Parfait”. LeNoue says she plans to open sometime in late May or early June. She also says they will continue to offer the pup cups and even some new “Buddy’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Policies are being reviewed at a West Fargo child care program after a child was left outside during an after-school program on Tuesday. The incident happened at L.E. Berger Elementary, where the after-school program is operated through a partnership with the YMCA. YMCA staff notified officials about the incident and spoke with the family of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Turnout for a special Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination clinic at Fargo Cass Public Health was lower than hoped. Just 30 people were vaccinated during the walk-in event that ran from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is estimated that around 800 students in Fargo are not vaccinated against the measles. The clinic was prompted by…
North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re a fan of architecture or politics or both, you’ll want to take advantage of expanded indoor and outdoor tours of the North Dakota State Capitol. The guided outdoor tours are set for once a month in June, July and August and they will focus on the history of the…
FARGO — Viktor may not have had the most triumphant Fourth of July last year, but he’s won out over a very tough experience and he’s ready for his furever home. While everyone else was celebrating the holiday, poor Viktor spent it recuperating. That’s because he had a firework blow up in his face and got injured. Fortunately, he’s made…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Prospective TSA agents got a chance to fast-track through the hiring process at an event in West Fargo. The agency was recruiting for its Transportation Security Officer position at the Hilton DoubleTree on East Beaton Drive. Applicants filled out the formal application with guidance from officials, then took a proficiency exam and conducted an in-person…
HUTCHINSON, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A teenaged pedestrian is hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday night in Hutchinson. The Minnesota State Patrol says the 16-year-old boy from Biscay was taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. His name was not released. Troopers say a car was traveling southbound on Highway 15 when it struck…
