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Fargo Human Rights Commission backs Gandhi for ignoring state laws regarding trans students

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Human Rights Commission has voted unanimously to support Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi for ignoring new state laws that would create a number of restrictions related to trans students. Commissioners say they’re aware of how this legislative session has been anxiety-inducing for many children and their families. They cited data from the North…

Minnesota Lottery kicking off summer by giving away lottery tickets

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Lottery is kicking off the summer travel season this week to celebrate the new $5 scratch game Road Trip. They are giving away tickets in 35 cities throughout Minnesota, including Moorhead. The Road Trip scratch ticket art features popular roadside attractions throughout the state of Minnesota. Including Big Ole in Alexandria and the largest…

Pet Connection: Meet Tiki

Tiki is a huge sweetheart from Homeward Animal Shelter in this week's Pet Connection

  Tiki is a huge sweetheart. She’s a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler Mix from our friends at Homeward Animal Shelter. She loves everyone. Kids. Adults. Cats. Other dogs. She really loves belly rubs. All she needs is someone to match her energy and keep her busy. For the rest of this week, you can get a friend like Tiki…

Smoke from Canada wildfires could aggravate health issues,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As wildfires in northwestern Canada send smoke across our region, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is advising those, especially with respiratory conditions, to limit prolonged outdoor activities. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says a cold front will drive wildfire smoke to the ground by Thursday as winds shift to the north and…

Chauvin appeals conviction in George Floyd’s murder to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Man who witnessed George Floyd murder by police suing Minneapolis over officers' actions

Derek ChauvinST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin appealed his murder conviction in the killing of George Floyd to the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday, saying the district judge’s decision not to move the proceedings out of the city deprived him of a fair trial. His attorney, William Mohrman, filed a petition for review with the state’s highest…