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Chaotic end to Minnesota legislative session

The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year's session.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year’s session. District 4 DFL State Senator Rob Kupec described the end of the session Sunday night as a “45 minute screaming fest by Minnesota Republicans”. He says it was “not a dignified…
Local News, North Dakota News

Gas prices drop as summer travel season approaches

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/Prairie Public) – The average price of a gallon of gas in North Dakota dropped about two cents last week. GasBuddy.com says the average is now $3.26. That’s 10 cents lower than a month ago, and 10 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest gas in North Dakota is around $2.99. The most expensive is $4.09 per gallon….
Local News

Sobriety checkpoint nets 2 DUI arrests in Fargo

NDHP set up the checkpoint between 5:15 and 6:15 pm Saturday on northbound exit from I-29 onto 19th Ave. N. in Fargo
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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Highway Patrol arrested two drivers for DUI during a sobriety checkpoint over the weekend. They set up the checkpoint between 5:15 and 6:15 pm Saturday on the northbound exit from I-29 onto 19th Ave. N. in Fargo. Highway Patrol says 481 vehicles went through the checkpoint. They screened 14 drivers for impairment and ended…

Uber Lyft Minnesota
Local News

Minnesota Uber and Lyft driver pay package beats deadline to win approval in Legislature

A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature on Sunday before the midnight deadline.
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FILE – A passerby walks past a sign offering directions to an Uber and Lyft ride pickup location at an airport, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A plan to boost pay for Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota that lawmakers believe would prevent the companies from leaving the market advanced in the state Legislature…

Dakota Fusion
Local News, Minnesota News

Dakota Fusion bring international talents to Fargo-Moorhead

Alex Bertsch,

MOORHEAD, MINN. (KVRR) – Dakota Fusion Futbol Club began their season on Saturday. The team features players from around the world who have decided to continue their soccer careers in Fargo-Moorhead. Dakota Fusion Futbol Club has been playing semi-professional soccer since 2016, bringing players from all around the world to Fargo-Moorhead. The National Premier Soccer League club hosts 23 players…

Potluck
Local News, North Dakota News

F-M International Potluck hosts grilling and BBQ event

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo-Moorhead International Potluck held their May Potluck on Sunday. The International Potluck holds monthly events featuring foods from different cultures.  This month’s event was themed around grilling and barbequing, and featured food from Maria’s Homestyle Mexican as well as demonstrations by the NDSU BBQ Boot Camp. One young man at the event was excited to…

Coachmaninnfire
North Dakota News

Fire damages Coachman Inn in Cooperstown overnight

Alex Bertsch,

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) – A fire damaged The Coachman Inn & Restaurant in Cooperstown overnight Saturday. The restaurant owned by Kjell and Charlotte Haaland has been in Cooperstown for many years, with one resident telling us that it has been a staple of the community. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: Charlotte…