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UTV Driver Killed In Hit-and-Run, Authorities Seek Driver Of 1999 Mercury Marquis

Becker County Sheriff's Office was called to County Road 158 in Maple Grove Township

BECKER CO., MN — The driver of a U-T-V who was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Becker County on Monday night has died in Fargo. Becker County Sheriff’s Office was called to County Road 158 in Maple Grove Township around 6:45 p.m. They found a 27-year-old man unresponsive. He was taken to Sanford in Fargo where he died today…

Choice Bank Raises Money at “Go Hawaiian For Hospice”

This is the seventh year they've done the fundraiser

FARGO, N.D. –People are getting their leis and Hawaiian shirts on at a luau, and the celebration is all for a good cause. Choice Bank held its seventh annual “Go Hawaiian for Hospice.” For a $5 donation, people can feast on a pig roast, pineapple, and Hawaiian punch. All proceeds go to Hospice of the Red River Valley. Organizers say…

Gov. Walz Proclaims June 25 as “Gabriele Grunewald Day”

Today would have been the late runner's 33rd birthday

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Walz proclaims it is “Gabriele Grunewald Day” in the state of Minnesota. June 25th is the late runner’s birthday. She would have turned 33. Runners are coming together in Minneapolis to run 1.405 miles. Grunewald’s husband Justin and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will speak at the event. In an Instagram post, Justin encouraged people all…

Red River Women’s Clinic Sues Over Two Abortion Laws

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has said that he will be required to defend the current laws

FARGO, ND — Red River Women’s Clinic, the sole abortion clinic in North Dakota, is suing over two state laws it believes tells doctors to lie. One measure passed this year requires physicians to tell women that they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts. The other law requires doctors to tell patients that abortion terminates…

Permit Denied For FM Diversion Project By Buffalo-Red River Watershed District

The Diversion Authority is already consulting with its lawyers about what the next step should be

FARGO, ND — The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District has voted against issuing a permit for the FM Diversion project. Chair of the FM Diversion Authority, Mary Scherling, says she is disappointed but hopes the two sides can still work out a compromise. The Diversion Authority is already consulting with its lawyers about what the next step should be. Scherling says…

Fargo Woman Abuse Claims Against Retired Priest Under Investigation

The woman, who wants to be called "Jane", was a teenager in the 1970's when she says the abuse happened in the rectory at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

FARGO (KFGO) – A woman who claims that she was sexually abused by a Fargo Catholic priest decades ago says she hopes her story will encourage other victims to step forward. The woman, who wants to be called “Jane”, was a teenager in the 1970’s when she says the abuse happened in the rectory at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic…

Change Up Your Cooking Routine With Savory and Sweet Grilling

Family Wellness recommends low-sodium seasoning or lime to add healthy flavor

FARGO, N.D.– Make use of what you have in your fridge or freezer and toss it on the grill. From shrimp and veggies kabobs to watermelon, Family Wellness suggests taking advantage of the summer weather by searing up your favorites. The gym recommends low-sodium seasoning or lime to add healthy flavor. Wellness education intern Alexis Allen says you can get…

Red River Valley Fair Ticket Giveaway

Contest Rules This contest is a random drawing contest in which any person, 18 years of age or older, wishing to enter may do so by filling out a submission form on our website (www.kvrr.com). Entries must include the entrant’s name and email address. Only one entry per person is allowed per week. KVRR will not share your personal information…

UPDATE: Bismarck Police Report Missing Baby Is Found Safe

Police say 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette was dropped off by an unidentified person at Sanford ER around 4:15 this afternoon.

UPDATE – Bismarck Police report the missing child has been found safe. Police say 7-month-old LeahMae Morsette was dropped off by an unidentified person at Sanford ER around 4:15 this afternoon. We’ll have more on this story tonight on KVRR Local News at 6. Original Story- In a statement police say seven-month-old LeahMae Morsette was last seen with her mother…

New Minnesota Laws Going Into Effect July 1st

they range from the opioid epidemic to spousal rape law changes and the creation of a missing and murdered indigenous women task force

MINNESOTA — Along with a $48 billion budget, a new set of laws will take effect in Minnesota on July 1st. Twenty–one million dollars a year. That’s how much drug manufacturers will be required to pay the state starting next Monday. “There isn’t a stream of funding for prevention efforts in general, opioids in particular,” said Rory Beil, with Clay…