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Omar seeks third term representing Minnesota’s 5th District

February 1, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has announced her intention to seek a third term representing Minnesota’s Fifth District. Omar was first elected to the House in 2019 and was the first Somali American in Congress. Omar said in a news release that she chose to run to help build a better world by addressing a host of issues including…

Supporters of Leonard Peltier ask for COVID-19 release

February 1, 2022

Jim Monk,

Leonard PeltierFARGO (KVRR) – Advocates say Leonard Peltier, the man convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, has COVID-19 and should be transferred to a hospital. “On Friday, January 28, Leonard Peltier tested positive for COVID-19 at Coleman I U.S. Federal Penitentiary” according to the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. “Supporters and family urgently ask…

Reporters appeal access ruling in civil rights trial over Floyd death

February 1, 2022

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A coalition of news media organizations has asked a federal appeals court to intervene to ensure public access to the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights. The news organizations petitioned the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to quash two orders from Judge Paul Magnuson that they say…

Nonprofit Tech4Kids donates 10 laptops to Kondial Kel International

They're helping to level the playing field for kids in low income homes suffering during remote learning.

January 31, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Nonprofit Tech4Kids donates 10 laptops courtesy of Stoneridge software and RDO equipment to help level the playing field for kids in low income homes suffering during remote learning. “This is so important having this technology computers you know towards our program here, for Kondial Kel international it’s not only empowering our youth, it’s also actually empowering…

Salvation Army beats red kettle goal by more than $76,000

They raised over 900 thousand dollars in 2021's Red Kettle campaign

January 31, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- Salvation Army in Fargo announces it raised $976,263.05 in 2021’s Red Kettle campaign. The organization had a goal of $900,000 and raised $80,000 more than in 2020. The money goes to programs dedicated to helping people in need like feeding, utility and rent assistance and even character development. It was a community effort. Realtors brought in over…

Dustin Elliott announces campaign for Fargo mayor

January 31, 2022

KVRR Staff,

Courtesy: Dustin For Mayor of Fargo Facebook pageFARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A fourth candidate is in the race for Fargo mayor. Dustin Elliott says he works in the loan department of a Fargo bank. The 35-year-old is a political newcomer. He says he believes there should be more transparency of the investigation into the police department. “I think there needs…

Man in stolen car arrested after Moorhead drunk driving crash

January 31, 2022

Jim Monk,

UPDATE – Moorhead Police say Cory Youngbear, the driver involved in a crash at 8th Street and Main Avenue on Monday has been arrested on suspicion of fleeing, possession of a stolen vehicle, DWI, open container, reckless driving and other traffic violations. Authorities say he drove through three spike strips and officers stopped the chase due to high speeds and…

Minnesota’s 2022 Legislative Session Starts With Massive Surplus

January 31, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota’s 2022 Legislative Session is underway with lawmakers looking at a $7.7 billion budget surplus. Republicans want to pass permanent tax cuts to give money back to Minnesota families. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed sending checks of $175 or $350 to more than 2 million Minnesota families. The governor also proposed a record $2.7…

Ashley Larson Stabbing Suspect Cass Co Jail

Woman Sentenced For Stabbing Three People in Downtown Fargo

January 31, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman is sentenced to 14 years in prison for stabbing three people in May in downtown Fargo. 30-year-old Ashley Larson entered guilty pleas to two counts of aggravated assault. A third count was dropped. Larson was given 10 years on one count and 4 on the other and they must be served consecutively, according…

Midwest Motor Express sold for $150 million

January 31, 2022

Jim Monk,

Midwest Motor ExpressBISMARCK, N.D. – A Bismarck freight company with a rich history dating back to 1918 has been sold for $150 million. Midwest Motor Express has been purchased by Knight-Swift, a publicly traded carrier listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Midwest will continue to operate from its headquarters in Bismarck, and its sister company, Midnite Express, will do…