CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Diocese of Crookston Bishop Michael Hoeppner, who had wanted to continue working in the diocese following his resignation last year, will not be allowed to return. Bishop Andrew Cozzens made the announcement in a letter to the Diocese Monday. “When he was departing the Diocese of Crookston last April, Bishop Hoeppner publicly stated that he…
Hector International AirportFARGO – Airline passenger volume at North Dakota’s eight commercial airports improved significantly in January compared to the same month last year, but still remain below pre-pandemic levels. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, 73,117 passengers used the airports in January, 73% more than the same month in 2021, but below nearly 100,000 passengers in January 2020,…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Police in Grand Forks identify a body found outside last week as 42-year-old Christopher McCormick of Grand Forks. McCormick’s body was found in the noon hour on Friday in the 1200 block of 43rd Street North. Police tell us that the circumstances related to his death are still under active investigation. They say there is…
MINOT, N.D. – One person has died in an apartment fire in Minot. Firefighters responded to the apartment building about 12:30 a.m. Sunday and found smoke coming from a first-floor unit. Other residents of the building were evacuated and the fire was contained to the apartment where it started. Firefighters removed the victim from the burning apartment and put out…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KCND) – North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott says there is a need to examine what the state pays faculty, staff and administration salaries in the state’s colleges and universities, and compare them with regional and national salaries. The State Board of Higher Education recently hired Dr. David Cook as the new president at NDSU. He will…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Biggest Fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers/Big Sisters returns in person for the first time in three years. Their “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” event is set for March 24th and 25th. They had to go virtual each of the last two years during the pandemic. This year, they’re excited to bowl together again….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Hundreds of Minnesotans rallied at the state Capitol to show support for Ukraine where more than 1.7 million people have been forced from their country because of Russia’s invasion nearly two weeks ago. The chairman of the Minnesota Ukrainian American Advocacy Committee, Luda Anastazievsky, called on the state Legislature Sunday to divest of any funds benefiting…
FARGO- MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Danielaella, who’s host family lives in Hawley, is making and selling t-shirts and bracelets, soaps and candles and the money is going to cities and refugee camps. There is a Facebook page called “Help for Mariupol” with more information and where Items can be purchased to support the cause. She is also receiving aid from her…
FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — A local group holds a solidarity walk to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia and to call for help for the people who are suffering. It was an emotional scene there were people who lived in Ukraine at some point or had family still living there, raising money for the war torn country and praying for…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz will have to pick from four candidates to fill two vacancies in the Seventh Judicial District. The Commission on Judicial Selection is recommending Leah duCharme, a senior shareholder at Gjesdahl Law; Heidi Schultz, an Assistant Todd County Attorney; Greta Smolnisky, a District Court Referee; and Stormy Vickers, he specializes in criminal defense…
