News Landing Page

Courteney Ross
Local News, Minnesota News

George Floyd’s girlfriend recalls the first time they met

Jim Monk,

Courteney RossMINNEAPOLIS – George Floyd’s girlfriend testified through tears Thursday about how they prayed together the first time they met in 2017 at a Salvation Army shelter where her son’s father was staying and Floyd was a security guard. Forty-five-year-old Courteney Ross said she was upset because her son’s father was not coming to the lobby to discuss their son’s…
Local News, Minnesota News, North Dakota News

Dangerous potential for wildfires continues

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – The National Weather Service says to expect critical fire weather conditions across all of North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota and portions of South Dakota Thursday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say very dry air, gusty southerly winds, and dry vegetation will create dangerous conditions. Any fires that occur could spread rapidly and unpredictably. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, North…
Local News, North Dakota News

Burgum vetoes measure allowing bill introductions in December

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the Legislature to introduce, consider and vote on bills in the December organizational session, just as they would during the regular session. In his veto message to the Speaker of the House, Burgum said the measure attempts to “circumvent the Constitution.” Burgum said Article IV…
Local News, North Dakota News

Border agent credited with saving man from brush fire

Jim Monk,

PORTAL, N.D. – A U.S. Border Patrol agent is credited with saving a man who was trapped in a brush fire along the North Dakota border with Canada. Officials say the agent assigned to the Portal Station was on patrol when he spotted smoke rising near the international border last Friday. As he went to investigate he saw a vehicle…

Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News

NDSU hosts first COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus

About 600 people that are part of the NDSU community got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health partners with North Dakota State University to offer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines to students, faculty and staff. The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine clinic on campus took place Wednesday at the SHAC. Gloomy skies weren’t overshadowing the excitement and hope filling the air on campus. “I know students were incredibly excited to have this opportunity to…
Local News, North Dakota News

Man Pleads Guilty To 2019 Food Truck Owner Slaying

TJ Nelson,

Charles Harris IIIFARGO, N.D. — One of the men involved in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already serving nearly two years. He’ll be eligible for probation after 25 years. A charge of conspiracy to commit murder…

Mobile Food Pantry
Community, Coronavirus-MN, Local News, Minnesota News

Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry serving rural communities

The goal is to provide assistance to families in rural communities hardest hit by the pandemic
KVRR Staff,

FELTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The Great Plains Mobile Food Pantry is handing a helping hand to families in need throughout Clay County. The truck dropped off food at multiple churches in Barnesville, Hawley, Ulen and other stops. The goal is to provide assistance to families in rural communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Great Plains Regional Services Manager Anna Johnson…

Ava 1 033121
Local News, Minnesota News

10-Year-Old Girl Who Took Family Vehicle & Credit Cards Found Safe In Maple Grove

TJ Nelson,

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — A 10-year-old girl who police in Fridley, Minnesota say took a vehicle from her home Tuesday morning and drove around the Twin Cities, has been found safe. Around 10:30 Wednesday morning, Maple Grove police officers found Ava Whitfield at a Walgreens. They also found the vehicle. Police say the girl took credit cards from her mother’s…