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Four former top Minnesota GOP staffers seek Carnahan’s removal

Jennifer CarnahanMINNEAPOLIS – Four former top staffers from the Republican Party of Minnesota have accused embattled Chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan of running a “morally bankrupt” operation that’s rife with verbal abuse, intimidation and sexual harassment. All four formerly served as executive director of the state party organization under Carnahan. They issued an open letter calling on her to resign or be…

Cramer, Hoeven demand accounting of U.S. military equipment lost in Afghanistan

Sens. Kevin Cramer & John HoevenWASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) are among 25 senators demanding an accounting of lost U.S. military equipment in Afghanistan. “We write with grave concern regarding the status of U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan as a result of our poorly executed withdrawal from the country” the letter says.  “As…

Multiple Downtown Fargo business storefronts vandalized overnight

600 block of Main Avenue, Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police need your help in tracking down a suspect who vandalized several downtown businesses. With broken windows, shattered glass and a suspect on the loose, businesses owners along the 600 block of Main Avenue are shocked after falling victims to vandalism. “I saw the side windows all smashed out and of course glass all over…

Essentia Health seeing unseasonably high cases of RSV in children

A local pediatrician says she's seeing more children getting admitted to the hospital for a respiratory-related illness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Children across the metro are getting infected with Respiratory Syncytial Virus, commonly known as RSV, earlier in the year than usual. “I’m definitely admitting children every single day with RSV and classically in years past, we would be admitting these kids in November and December and we’re seeing several a day that are getting admitted with…

Back to school backpack safety tips

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Whether you’re buying a new backpack for your child, or they’re using the same one from last year, make sure it fits right. Health experts say they should weigh no more than 10 percent of a kid’s body weight. Backpacks also need to have two padded shoulder straps to keep weight distributed evenly. Look out for…

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools to receive grant from Line 3 pipeline owner

WAUBUN, Minn. (KVRR) – Enbridge Energy, the Canadian company that owns the controversial Line 3 pipeline replacement project in northern Minnesota, has donated $366,000 to the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Community Schools to subsidize internet access for low income families. Enbridge spokesperson Julie Kellner says the grant will provide “a combination of broadband and fiber infrastructure, and fund other services that will…

Jack Morris suspended indefinitely for using Asian accent during broadcast

Jack Morris apologies before Shohei Otani’s at-bat in the ninth inning. pic.twitter.com/WdCjfyfSvX — Spencer Wheelock (@SpencerWheelock) August 18, 2021 DETROIT (FOX 2) – Detroit Tigers broadcaster and former Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely while he undergoes bias training. The announcement comes after the Hall of Famer used an Asian accent when discussing Angels player Shohei Ohtani…