EAGAN, Minn. – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is running for his old job. In an announcement video on his campaign website, Pawlenty said he’s the right man to become the state’s top executive. “I have the strength and the experience to solve problems and bring us together. My top priority will be to put those in the middle –…
He couldn’t be a less grumpy old man if he tried, aside from his age. Barrett, a 12-year-old chihuahua-pomeranian cross, visited the KVRR Morning Show studios with Heather Klefstad of Homeward Animal Shelter to talk with Emily Welker, but he left his best buddy to sleep in. That’s 10-year-old Raylen, a beagle who goes everywhere Barrett goes. The bonded pair…
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo Police released the name of the victim in Wednesday’s fatal crash in Fargo. 57 year old Matthew Vernon Beck of Fargo was killed in the accident at 45th Street and 40th Avenue South. Police say the driver of a Jeep went through the intersection, hit a traffic light, and then struck a pickup that was stopped. The Jeep…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Joined by farmers and community members, Senator Tina Smith listened to perspectives on national issues that might affect the lives of Minnesotans. “Well trade is good. We need strong export markets in Minnesota which is such a powerful agricultural producer but that trade needs to be fair,” said Smith. Smith also spoke with business leaders about how Minnesota…
FARGO, N.D. — Our conversation with Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota concludes. We sat down with the senator on Tuesday to talk about politics, Savanna’s Act, pension reform and more. TJ: “Let’s talk about some of your work in the senate. You have introduced Savanna’s Act in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind who went missing from her Fargo apartment…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Schools has hired Beth Slette to be the next superintendent. “The process of interviewing for superintendent was very overwhelming to me. So the process of finding out that I was being offered the position was very humbling and exciting,” she said. Slette is no stranger to the West Fargo school district. She’s been with them…
FARGO, N.D. — Some teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Red River Valley have completed a new fitness program. The “It’s Time” Barbot Boxing and Mariah Prussia MPX Fitness program was developed by two Fargo police officers. They recruited professional teachers to create physical education classes. Besides learning new activities, teens get to learn about healthy life skills, stress…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A high risk sex offender is moving from Fargo to Moorhead. Police say 31-year-old Daniel Grinder is now living in the 700 block of 12th Street North. Grinder was convicted of Gross Sexual Imposition in 2007 for three victims between 13 and 14 years old. A community informational meeting is not planned at this time. Categories: Crime,…
FARGO, N.D. — Senator Heitkamp visits the child and family services agency PATH to learn how children are impacted by the opioid crisis. Heitkamp also introduced her new bill, the Supporting Kinships Connections Act, to keep children with close family when their parents are unable to care for them. According to the US Census Bureau, 2.5 million children live under kinship…
FARGO, N.D. — It’s students advocating for students in the interest of students. That’s what NDSU’s Chief Justice of the Student Court says about the student body elections that are happening right now. The elections happen every spring. Students are encouraged to get involved on campus by voting for different positions, such as student senator, president and vice president. Chief Justice…
