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Kvalvogs file civil rights lawsuit against State Patrol & Park Christian

Lawsuit allegations claim Minnesota State Patrol and Park Christian School covered up facts in the crash that killed their two teenage sons.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The parents of Zachary and Connor Kvalvog, who died in a pickup crash on I-94 in 2015, are talking about their lawsuit allegations against Minnesota State Patrol and Park Christian School. “Zach’s not here… and they know the truth, the people on the other side… they’re pure evil,” Raymond Kvalvog said. Emotions run high as Katherine…

Inmate injured by razor wire during escape attempt

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – An inmate at the jail in Devils Lake was injured during an escape attempt. Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Admininistrator Rob Johnson says the man was in an outside recreational area when he tried to scale the fence, which has razor wire on the top. Staff quickly stopped the escape attempt.  The prisoner was treated…

Walz signs order banning conversion therapy for minors

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order aimed at banning conversion therapy.  Walz says it’s just a start and called on the Legislature Thursday to make it permanent. Minnesota is now one of about 24 states that restrict mental health professionals from seeking to change a person’s sexual orientation. Eleven Minnesota cities already have bans, including…

Line 3 pipeline opponents appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tribal and environmental groups opposed to Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 oil pipeline have asked the Minnesota Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision affirming the approvals of the project. The state Commerce Department, which was part of the earlier appeal, is not joining in the appeal this time. The legal move comes as protests continue…

Giant goldfish recently found in Minnesota lake causing concerns

MINNESOTA & NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – “From parakeets to rabbits to goldfish,” recalled North Dakota Game and Fish Biologist Doug Leier; we’re hearing more and more these days about unwanted pets ending up on the streets. Well, unwanted pet goldfish are ending up in public lakes. That’s a problem because, “We get concerned about the potential for viruses, the potential…

Those without health conditions still at risk during high air quality alert

"In Fargo, Moorhead and Grand Forks we're forecasting red air quality which is unhealthy for all individuals."

NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Air conditions are on high alert as wildfires in parts of the U.S and Canada are pushing smoke through the upper Midwest. With several large fires burning across Montana, Wyoming and Canada, officials from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality are warning people on how the hazy and smoky conditions may affect them….