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Good news on business tax revenues boosts Minnesota’s budget surplus to $3.7B

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s budget outlook has improved thanks to higher corporate profits, officials said Thursday as they projected a slightly bigger surplus that will give the Legislature a little bit more breathing room this session. Minnesota Management and Budget said the current two-year budget period, which runs through June 2025, is now expected to end with a…
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Red Lake Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Red Lake, Minnesota man is sentenced to over 6 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a minor. According to court documents, 63-year-old Ronald Pearson was visiting a home on Red Lake Indian Reservation in August 2022 when the abuse occurred. He pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court last September to one count of sexual…

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Local News, Morning - In The Community

LIVE: New Owner Of Moorhead Freez Plans To Keep Sweet Traditions Alive

One iconic Moorhead Ice Cream shop is heading into the future with new ownership looking to keep sweet traditions alive
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  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead Ice Cream shop is heading into the future with new ownership looking to keep sweet traditions alive. The Moorhead Freez is opening for the season at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 1st. Lorraine Moore bought the shop over the winter. Former Co-owner Jess Malvin is staying on the help with the transition….

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Local News, Morning - Features

LIVE: Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen Kicks Off 75th Anniversary By Opening In February For 1st Time

One iconic Moorhead ice cream shop is kicking a major anniversary by doing something it's never done before
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  MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One iconic Moorhead ice cream shop is kicking a major anniversary by doing something it’s never done before. For the first time in memory, the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen is opening in February. They are hosting a “soft serve” opening party on Thursday, February 29th from 7 to 10 p.m. The Dairy Queen is giving…

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Community, Local News, North Dakota News

Preston Seeks Another Term on City Commission

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FARGO — Deputy Mayor Arlette Preston is seeking another term on the city commission, according to her news release Thursday. Preston was most recently elected to the city commission in 2020 and also served on it previously from 1992 to 2000. Preston also served on the Fargo Board of Education for the Fargo Public Schools from 2002-2006. She ran for…

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Community, Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

1 in Custody in High-Risk Drug Raid

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FARGO — One person is under arrest and five others were detained after an early-morning SWAT raid on a south Fargo residence. Fargo police say they and the Red River Valley SWAT team helped out the Cass County Drug Task Force with the high-risk search warrant involving a narcotics operation in the 200 block of 25th Street South. They say…

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Local News, Morning - Pet Connection

Pet Connection: Meet Jordy

Jordy is one of the cuddliest cats you'll ever meet in this week's Pet Connection from TLC-ND Animal Rescue
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  Jordy is one of the cuddliest cats you’ll ever meet. The folks at TLC-ND Animal Rescue in Devils Lake, North Dakota think she’s about 2 years old. She’s part of a group of four siblings that came into the shelter. They call her a Walmart greeter because she’s so cuddly. She loves snuggles, loves to chat and provides endless…
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B-52H makes emergency landing at Minot Air Force Base

The Air Force says a B-52H Stratofortress bomber from Minot Air Force Base performed an emergency landing at about 12:52 a.m. last Fri. at the base due to a fire in one of its engines
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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE (KFGO/KVRR) – The Air Force says a B-52H Stratofortress bomber from Minot Air Force Base performed an emergency landing at about 12:52 a.m. last Fri. at the base due to a fire in one of its engines. None of the crew members were injured and the Minot AFB Fire Dept. arrived on scene and extinguished the…

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Crime, Local News, Minnesota News

Minnesota first responders are honored as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Three Minnesota first responders who were gunned down while responding to a report of a domestic incident at a home with seven children inside were remembered at a memorial service Wednesday as heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville has been in mourning in the week and a half since police Officers Paul…