ST. PAUL, Minn. — When millions of Americans were unable to work because of the COVID-19 shutdown, a ban on evictions went into effect to help those behind on their rent. In Minnesota, tonight those protections end. The only exception is for renters who have already applied for rental assistance through the state. Tenants with pending rental assistance claims will…
Courtesy: Steven GardnerFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With The Beatles back in the news with Paul McCartney blaming John Lennon for the groups break-up, fans can relive the good old days in Fargo. “1964 The Tribute” is coming to Fargo Theatre on Friday, January 28. The group has earned the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the “Best Beatles Tribute on…
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s COVID-19 test positivity rate has soared to 8.3%, the highest mark since the vaccines first rolled out late last year. The seven-day rolling average for the state’s positivity rate continues to climb toward the high risk category. The state draws that line at 10%. Meanwhile, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Minnesota reached 960 as of Monday and…
HOLLANDALE, Minn. – A fire in southern Minnesota has killed more than 100 rabbits. The fire broke out in a barn north of Hollandale on Sunday night. The Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office says a neighbor walking nearby saw the fire and reported it. The sheriff’s office says 117 rabbits died in the blaze. Three survived. The cause of the fire remains…
MANKATO, Minn. – A Mankato man has been charged with two felonies after he allegedly hit two squad cars and threatened an officer with his belt. Daniel Devens was charged Monday with fleeing police and property damage, both felonies, as well as gross misdemeanor counts of driving while intoxicated and obstructing the legal process. According to court documents, Devens began…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Susan and Dan Ninham, co-founders and directors of Northern Indigenous Games, came to visit Agasizz School for Indigenous Peoples Day. They help teach Indigenous thinking in an encouraging and fun way, bringing with them traditional medicine games including Alaskan Kickball, Tag where Everyone is it, a pebble guessing game, and more. Susan and Dan were able…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In NDSU’s Memorial Union Oceti Sakowin Ballroom, Indigenous NDSU students and graduates tell their stories and talk about the importance of Indigenous representation in higher education. The panel spoke about each member’s time at NDSU as an Indigenous person and how this affected their education. It also served as the unofficial unveiling of the newly named…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – Investigators have impounded a car that police say was used in a burglary Oct. 8 at the Silver Spike Bar & Grill in Dilworth. Police Chief Ty Sharpe says police have also identified the driver of the car and found evidence that links the car to the break-in. No one has been arrested. Money was stolen…
FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KVRR) – Dozens of parents from the Fergus Falls school district gathered today at Kennedy Secondary school to express their feelings one way or another on the new mask mandate for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade. Parents wanted to know why this age group, medical officials and superintendent Jeff Drake explained it was due to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — One person is seriously injured after jumping from a moving vehicle in Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old man was a passenger when they attempted to jump and was partially run over around 4:30 this afternoon. It happened on I-29 southbound at the 13th Avenue South exit. The passenger then attempted to jump the…
