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YWCA buys building for survivors of domestic violence

The new facility will be called 'Lantern Light' and will house 23 families.

May 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The YWCA is helping provide affordable housing for women facing homelessness due to domestic abuse. “The YWCA set out a very aggressive strategic plan back in 2015 to establish more affordable housing for women and their children,” YWCA Cass-Clay CEO Erin Prochnow said. Out of a friendship with convent neighbor, Union of Sisters of the Presentation,…

Minnesota leaders agree on $52 billion budget bill

Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman say this is a win for all Minnesotans, Democrats, and Republicans.

May 17, 2021

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MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Minnesota lawmakers working down to the wire on the next budget bill. Lawmakers agreeing on a 52 billion dollar bill for the state’s economy for the next two years. Governor Tim Walz, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, and House Speaker Melissa Hortman say this is a win for all Minnesotans, Democrats and Republicans. “We made the commitment…

Bomb Squad Called After Man Brings Found Mortar To Nimrod Bar

May 17, 2021

TJ Nelson,

NIMROD, Minn. — A treasure hunter finds what’s believed to be a mortar from the Korean War Era and takes it to the Nimrod Bar for a little show and tell. The possibly live mortar was found with a metal detector near the Shell City Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The person who found it called the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office…

UND Student Named To State Board of Higher Education Seat

May 17, 2021

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. — A UND student has been named to the state Board of Higher Education. Gracie Lian, a senior studying business administration, will be the board’s student representative for a one-year term. She joins the group on July 1. Lian has served as president of the North Dakota Student Association and as UND’s student body president. She is also…

Newfolden Man Accused of Biting Trooper, Breaking Out of Vehicle

May 17, 2021

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. — A Newfolden, Minnesota man is accused of biting a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper before breaking out of the patrol vehicle only to be recaptured moments later. It all went down Monday morning around 8:30 when a trooper tried to stop 38-year-old Douglas Reierson for going 95 on I-29 between Grand Forks and Thompson. Reierson…

West Fargo Police give out ice cream citations to kids wearing helmets

If caught wearing a safety helmet while riding a bicycle, kids will receive a free ice cream coupon.

May 17, 2021

Aaron Walling,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Children in West Fargo may have to think twice before heading out the door to ride their bikes. West Fargo Police will be patrolling the streets and handing out citations to kids, but the citations aren’t what you may think. If caught wearing a safety helmet while riding a bicycle, kids will get a coupon…

Moorhead Municipal Pool Opens June 9th

The facility will be open seven days a week during normal business hours.

May 17, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After being closed all last summer, Moorhead’s Municipal Pool is back in business. The pool is opening on June 9th with full capacity. The facility will be open seven days a week during normal business hours. Last summer the pool had to close due to covid. Moorhead Parks and Recreation have announced pool passes are on…

Officer charged in Daunte Wright death to stand trial Dec. 6

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

Daunte WrightMINNEAPOLIS – A December trial has been set for a former suburban Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree manslaughter in Daunte Wright’s death. Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter is scheduled to stand trial Dec. 6, barring any future scheduling conflicts. The date was set during a Monday pretrial hearing, during which Hennepin County Judge Regina Chu found there…

Police shootout leaves one dead in Dickinson

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

DICKINSON, N.D. – One man is a dead in a shootout with police following a reported domestic incident that left one woman injured with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to a report about 1:15 a.m. Monday of a domestic incident involving a weapon at an apartment. The suspect allegedly began shooting from inside the apartment and officers returned fire. It…

North Dakota Health Dept. changes mask guidelines, MSUM drops requirement

May 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota Dept. of Health is changing its mask guidelines in accordance with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week, the CDC said people who are fully vaccinated can resume activities indoors and outdoors without wearing masks. The guidelines say that the risk of being infected or spreading COVID-19 once fully vaccinated is…