ST. PAUL, Minn. – A state court advisory committee meets Friday to discuss whether to allow more video coverage of criminal proceedings in Minnesota. Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea directed the panel to study the issue after coverage of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd got widespread national viewership. The…
NORTH DAKOTA & MINNESOTA (KVRR) – Chilly temperatures, snow and wind can mean less than ideal driving conditions for drivers. As winter weather is moving in, people need to be careful and cautious when hitting the road. “Allow extra time for travel, know what the conditions are, look at your local weather forecast and know what is going on. If…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo VFW and American Legion hold a big Veterans Day ceremony with dozens of veterans, active duty soldiers and their families to commemorate those who served. For the first time Veterans day ceremonies were held at the Fargo Air Museum, a place with illustrious military history and artifacts. The Red River Valley Veteran Concert Band…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Public Works crews have been preparing for snow for weeks. At 7:00 Thursday night the first crew of nine men was deployed in trucks with others on standby in case things get worse than expected. The main focuses will be spreading salt on the main roads like University Drive and 32 Avenue South, side streets…
Nicole Poolman BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – Bismarck Republican State Sen. Nicole Poolman says she will not be seeking re-election. Poolman, who’s been in the legislature since 2013, says she’s been noticing a lack of civility and respect. “We are living in divisive times, toxic times. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to being a little weary,” Poolman said….
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Gov. Tim Walz and members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation toured a veterans center in St. Paul, while calling for better access to mental health care and readjustment services for those who have served in the military. Walz, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Dean Phillips made the visit on Veterans Day. They…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A storm system that is expected to bring snow to North Dakota late this week could help improve long-term drought conditions that persist in the state. Forecasters are expecting 2 to 4 inches of snow in the eastern half of the state with up to 6 inches in the northeastern corner of North Dakota. Wind gusts of…
If you’re looking for some good conversation, chances are, you don’t think bringing home a new house pet is going to fit the bill. Siamese cats, however, may be just what you need. They’re often considered to be among the “chattiest” of cat breeds. And this guy, Hansel, a ten-year-old Siamese at Homeward Animal Shelter, is no exception. Homeward’s Heather…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota House has passed a measure prohibiting the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 schools. The bill’s sponsor is Republican Representative Jim Kasper of Fargo. “This bill starts the engine of stopping critical race theory in its tracks in the state of North Dakota. Our parents deserve it. More importantly, our kids deserve…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Supreme Court has reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the heirs of a boy whose 2013 killing sparked major child protection reforms in Minnesota. The lawsuit accuses Pope County and three child protection workers of negligence in Eric Dean’s murder. The 4-year-old boy, who lived in Starbuck, died at the hands of his…
