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Cramer, Hoeven have no plans to object to Electoral College results

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Sens. Kevin Cramer & John HoevenWASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota’s U.S. senators say they do not plan to object to the Electoral College results when the Senate meets Wednesday to certify the presidential election. “I will not object to the Electoral College votes when they are counted…unless overwhelmingly persuasive evidence is presented before the Senate when we debate the objections,…

Man accused of assaulting woman at MATBUS Center in Fargo

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

Devin BangsFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A man was arrested for assault and terrorizing at the MATBUS Ground Transportation Center on NP Avenue in downtown Fargo. Police responded around 3:00 p.m. Monday to a report of a fight where they found Devin Bangs attacking a woman. The victim had minor injuries. Police say Bangs also threatened another woman. The 33-year old Bangs…

Man accused of pointing gun over lack of masks at fitness club

January 5, 2021

Jim Monk,

MAPLEWOOD, Minn. – A Twin Cities-area man accused of pointing a gun at a fitness club manager after complaining that members were exercising without masks was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Sixty-four-year-old Michael Florhaug was arrested following the incident Thursday at LA Fitness in Maplewood. Prosecutors say assistant manager Mike Olson, who thought Florhaug was going to shoot…

Minnesota minimum wage increase could pose risks for businesses

"Where we are in the pandemic I would think that any mandated increases probably aren't the best way to go."

January 4, 2021

Aaron Walling,

MINNESOTA — As minimum wage increases take effect in Minnesota, businesses could face some tough challenges. “Businesses are feeling the pressure obviously from COVID. Also, a really tight labor market, so the ability to attract, retain and develop employees has been challenging for business and so business of all sizes are having very different effects from the mandate,” Fargo Moorhead…

Sanford Health workers receive second dose of Pfizer the vaccine

"From my personal standpoint I feel wonderful, the fact that this vaccine is available."

January 4, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. — It’s been three weeks since healthcare workers in North Dakota started to get a sense of relief. After the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, medical staff at Sanford Health received their first rounds of the Pfizer vaccine. Now 21 days later, those who received the first dose are able to complete the vaccination requirements and receive their second…

Attorney general says no charges will be filed in child sex abuse investigation

Their hope was to potentially be able to prosecute sexual crimes.

January 4, 2021

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FARGO (KVRR) – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he has completed an 18 month investigation into the allegations of sexual abuse by members of the North Dakota Catholic dioceses. The investigation into the child sexual abuse allegations by members of the Diocese of Fargo and Bismarck started in June 2019. “The Dioceses had released a list of the names of…

European grocery store opens in downtown Moorhead

The owner decided to open in Moorhead because he says there's not a store like this in our area.

January 4, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. – If you’ve always wanted to experience European culture, you might not have to go too far to do it. Taste of Europe opened its doors last month at 106 5th Street South. The store has a variety of food items coming from countries like Russia, Germany and Italy. You’ll be able to find everything from meats and…

ND House Speaker wants legislature to reexamine governor’s emergency powers

January 4, 2021

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s Speaker of the House will not prioritize using state money for Covid-19 relief during the legislative session that begins on Tuesday. State Representative Kim Koppelman believes lawmakers should use the more than one billion dollars in federal money to combat the coronavirus efficiently and effectively. The West Fargo Republican criticized Governor Doug Burgum for not…

Walz to announce ‘loosening’ of restrictions on indoor dining

January 4, 2021

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – On Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be announcing an easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, including indoor dining, due to decreasing coronavirus numbers in Minnesota according to a spokesman from the governor’s office. “As COVID-19 numbers improve following the pause on activities around the holidays, Governor Walz will address Minnesotans live on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m….

Fargo man arrested in connection to overdose death

Officers responded to an apartment building for an unresponsive man in the stairwell

January 4, 2021

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested after officers were called to check on a man found unresponsive in the stairwell of an apartment building. Thirty-two-year-old Derek Pettersson was arrested for Felony tampering with evidence and an unrelated warrant. On Saturday, officers tried to save 29-year-old Jake Davis of Fargo before being declared dead of a suspected overdose….