WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven is asking the Ag Secretary to prioritize fully staffing Farm Service Agency field offices. He is chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven says it’s important to have staff in place as the USDA application process for weather-based disaster aid will begin in the coming weeks. He thanked Secretary Brooke Rollins for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A local Mexican grocery store in the FM Metro has expanded. La Unica has expanded to a new location, just 5 doors down from their south Fargo location. The new bigger space will be used as the main grocery store, while the smaller location is still open and will be a snack bar area with games….
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Quality of life and attracting and retaining a workforce was the key theme of Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochesnki’s State of the City address. The mayor talked about many accomplishments including having five years of a budget surplus, U-A-S development and new companies. Altru Sports Complex groundbreaking is planned for June and was approved by…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We got a chance to speak with Bishop John Folda of the Diocese of Fargo to get his thoughts on the new pope. Folda says that he’s excited to see how Pope Leo will continue the legacy of Pope Francis and hopes he continues Francis’ focus on helping those living in poverty, but doesn’t think he…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says special steps will be necessary to restore the public’s trust in the wake of the Ray Holmberg sex crimes case. Schafer spoke about his proposal and shared his thoughts about the case in an exclusive interview with KVRR Local News. “You had a really sick and deranged individual who…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The Moorhead man who changed his plea to guilty to murder in the 2nd degree without intent was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison. 36-year-old Jamal Ahmed shot and killed 37-year-old Franky Torres last July. Court records show Ahmed was identified as the suspect who shot Torres in the head while Torres was fighting…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A University of Minnesota Law School graduate is the Trump Administration’s choice for Minnesota U.S. Attorney. Daniel Rosen was one of three people recommended for the post, previously held by Andy Luger. His nomination has been sent to the Committee on the Judiciary and he will need to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Rosen is the…
FARGO — Talk about a treat for Pet Connection Thursday. Rigatoni the black lab bounced into the studios with a smile as big as his heart and quite a story to share. The seven-year-old senior citizen is getting a new leash on life, having dropped more than 20 pounds from his original 113-pound status since arriving at the 4 Luv…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR) — A Vergas, Minnesota man is sentenced to three days at Otter Tail County Detention Facility for shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog last July. 19-year-old Bodi Engebretson pleaded guilty to mistreating an animal. Court documents reveal that Engebretson had to be in the backyard at a close range since the dog was found dead…
FARGO — May is Stroke Awareness Month, and there’s a new online tool that could help you spot the signs. The American Stroke Association is teaming up with Sanford Health to present an online, interactive “F.A.S.T.” site. It stands for “Face Drooping,” “Arm Weakness,” “Speech Difficulty,” and “Time to Call 911.” The online tool uses audio and video examples to…
