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ND lawmakers introduce bills removing ‘sexually explicit’ books

Republicans introduce two bills in the North Dakota Legislature aimed at removing "sexually explicit" books at stores and libraries.

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — A house bill would make it a Class B misdemeanor for any business where minors can go that offer books showing at least partial nudity and sexual material. It was introduced by Republican House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson. Supporters say it’s needed due to graphic images and the message it portrays about human sexuality….

Crews Get House Fire Out in Wadena County Before It’s A Total Loss

January 17, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WADENA CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Fire at an unoccupied house in Bullard Township in Wadena County is put out before it’s deemed a total loss. Crews responded around 7:30 Friday morning and arrived to find the house partially engulfed in flames. The homeowner’s vehicle was not there when emergency personnel arrived on scene. Fire departments from Staples, Verndale and Sebeka…

Get Ready To Laugh With Comedian Whitney Cummings at Fargo Theatre

January 17, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re looking for laughs, how about “An Evening with Whitney Cummings”. The comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and host of the hit podcast “Good for You” is coming to Fargo Theatre on Friday, April 21. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 a.m. They’ll run you between $39.50 and $59.50 plus fees at…

Madonna To Bring Greatest Hits “Celebration Tour” To Xcel Energy Center

January 17, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Madonna enlists some of her A-list friends in a very raunchy video to announce her 40th anniversary “Celebration Tour”. She was joined by Jack Black, Amy Schumer and others in the short video which gives a nod to her 1991 documentary film Truth or Dare. The 64-year-old Madonna will visit multiple cities in the United States,…

Bond Set For Ramsey Co. Deputy Jailed in Child Porn Case

January 17, 2023

KVRR Staff,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Bond is set at $5,000 for a Ramsey County Sheriff’s deputy charged in a child porn case. 24-year-old Michael Hull appeared in court via interactive video from jail in Minot. Hull is charged with possession of prohibited materials, a class C felony. The judge set several conditions for his release including surrendering his passport and having…

MSUM honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on social responsibility

January 17, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One day after the national holiday, Minnesota State University Moorhead commemorates the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. The university held an event focused on social responsibility titled “More than a Dream.” It included a reception, invocation, African American spirituals and civil rights music. There was also a panel discussion on social responsibility. “We…

Hornbacher’s Great Plains Food Bank donation pays for more than 176,000 meals

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Hornbacher’s donates $86,260 to Great Plains Food Bank. It’s through the grocery store chain’s Feed Hope Campaign where customers gave at checkouts for three weeks during December. The money will pay for more than 176,000 meals. Great Plains says inflation has hit families hard. There’s a big need for meat, eggs and milk. The non profit-says…

Owner believes new Fargo city ordinance does not apply to Enchantasys

January 17, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The owner of Enchantasys says a new Fargo zoning ordinance does not apply to its two stores as they currently operate. Kim Johnson Patterson says she received clarification the city recognizes Enchantasys as a retail business instead of an adult establishment. The ordinance would have forced Enchantasys to move their locations away from churches and schools….

Erich Longie appeal denied, affirms life sentence for murder and abuse

January 17, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal by Erich Longie, the Tokio, N.D. man convicted of neglecting and abusing four children, killing one of them – a five-year-old boy he and his wife Tammy were fostering on the Spirit Lake Reservation in 2020. Longie was sentenced to serve life in prison by Judge Peter Welte after…

LIVE: Mocktail Ideas for Dry January with Rosewild

Inspiration drying up for sober beverages? We can get you juiced again.

January 17, 2023

Emily Welker,

We’re officially more than halfway through Dry January today. And if your inspiration is drying up, there are some great local mocktail options to get you and your resolve to stay sober through the month rehydrated. Dry January — when many people like to start the year abstaining from alcoholic beverages — is available year-round with selections at downtown Fargo’s…