MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor will be resentenced on Oct. 21 for second-degree manslaughter in the deadly 2017 shooting death of Justine Damond. Noor initally was found guilty of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in Damond’s death and sentenced to over 12 years in prison. But, last month the Minnesota Supreme Court tossed out Noor’s…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) – Beginning next Monday, Oct. 11, Fergus Falls Public Schools students in pre-K through 6th grade will be required to wear a mask unless the student meets one of the mask exemption criteria. District employees must wear masks beginning Wednesday, Oct. 6. Superintendent Jeff Drake says in a letter to parents that COVID-19 continues to be…
Sens. Kevin Cramer & John HoevenWASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Republican Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are among 16 senators who want the Biden administration to stop accepting most Afghan refugees until vetting procedures are changed. The 16 senators outlined their concerns in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “We are concerned…
In Ghoul Morning Monday on the Morning Show, we told you about where to go to see some incredibly creative and artistic pumpkin carvings. This morning, we’re helping you get your hands on pumpkins to try it yourself. And you can find them at one of the top destinations in the Red River Valley region for fall fun. L’il Bitz…
HOUSTON (AP) – A Texas agency has approved a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. Monday’s unanimous recommendation by the seven member Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant the pardon will now…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – Police say a 10-year-old Crookston girl is in the hospital after being struck by a semi. A 911 call came in at 5:30 Monday night at Broadway and Robert Street, which is part of U.S. Highway 2 in Downtown Crookston. Police say she was struck while standing on the corner of the sidewalk by the semi…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One faithful lunch meeting sparked something magical. Jodi Plecity, founder of the Peoples Rising, met Sarah and Arlin Fischer, the founders of the Crosses For Cameron Foundation. Both organizations knew about pain and grieving. Jodi suffered the loss of four children and Sara’s late son Cameron Bolton, who passed away in 2018, was part of the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dentists at Cornerstone Dental celebrated Freedom USA day by providing veterans with free dental care. Services included teeth examinations, cleanings, and fillings. Dr. Stacy Goodwill, a veteran herself, told us how personal this day is for her and her family as well. “Our country is so fortunate to have everything we have because of these great…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The White House COVID Vaccinations Coordinator says coronavirus vaccination requirements for businesses is “the right thing to do.” The Biden Administration says the Department of Labor is developing an emergency rule. It would require businesses with one hundred or more employees to mandate their workers be fully vaccinated or undergo rigorous testing. In an interview with KVRR, Dr….
HETTINGER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a student is in the hospital after shooting themselves at Hettinger Public School. It happened 11:15 AM mountain time Monday. Authorities say the school was immediately put into lockdown. Officials say students were released to their parents once the building was cleared. Officials say the student’s condition is unknown and…
