VATICAN CITY — It may bring in $11 million in profit for the Vatican, but Pope Francis is just saying “no” when it comes to the sales of cigarettes. The Holy See Press Offices says the Pope’s decision was based on the World Health Organization’s data that states smoking causes more than seven million deaths a year around the…
NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota has issued 54,500 deer gun licenses in anticipation for the 2017 deer season. The state has seen an uptick in licenses since 2015 after sliding in 2007. Jeb Williams is the wildlife division chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. He says the prospects for hunting are decent all around this year….
BLACKDUCK, Minn. — A man has died in a house fire in northern Minnesota. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office says neighbors reported an explosion and a house engulfed in flames shortly after 3:30 this morning southwest of Blackduck. Oscar Eckstrom, 76, died in the fire. He was the only one living in the home in Hines Township which was…
BISMARCK, ND — A Jamestown woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing a fatal crash in Bismarck. Darci Voldness, 29, pleaded guilty to negligent homicide and ingesting a controlled substance in September. Authorities say Voldness made a U-turn in front of a motorcycle being driven by 33-year-old Denver Glas in August 2016. The 33-year-old Linton man…
This week, Meteorologist Scott Sincoff worked with Ben Franklin Middle School Science Teacher Barry Olson to create a convection current with cold water. What you need for the experiment: Cold water Room temperature water Food coloring Large tank with a barrier How to conduct the experiment: We’re going to take a look at how convection currents work in a liquid….
Jellybean is shivering when she arrives at the KVRR Morning Show studios, and not just because it’s in the single digits outside. The tiny chihuahua is also nervous as heck, but she’s cooperative and well-behaved with visitors and her handler, 4 Luv of Dog rescue worker and founder Kish Hilmert. The sweet-natured little lady was rescued from a hoarding situation…
Hines Township, MN — A 76 year old man was killed after fire destroyed his Hines Township, Minnesota home. The Beltrami County Sheriff said a call from neighbors at 3:39 a.m. Thursday morning alerted firefighters to the home. Oscar Clark Eckstrom died in his home in the 18200 Block of Lookout Tower Road. Firefighters from Blackduck Fire and the Beltrami…
FARGO, N.D. — Veterans’ Day is Saturday, and students at a Fargo elementary school continued their tradition of delivering cards to veterans. They braved the cold to give thanks to area veterans. Over sixty first grade students left Longfellow Elementary School on a very important mission, carrying miniature American flags and handmade cards. Their spirits were high as they refused…
FARGO, N.D. — A three–vehicle crash involving a school bus shut down a busy stretch of road in Fargo just after four this afternoon. The crash happened on 25th Street South between Davies and Shanley High Schools. Two passenger vehicles and a bus from Park Christian High School were involved. Authorities arrived on scene and found two cars heavily damaged….
BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — A Wisconsin sheriff is encouraging active shooter training after Sunday’s massacre at a Texas church. The shooting took the lives of 25 people and an unborn child. “If the shooter is not by you, you should always run,” said Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald, who is with Barron County in Wisconsin. “Run is what we teach.” Sheriff Fitzgerald…
