Sens. Kevin Cramer & John HoevenWASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Republican Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are among 16 senators who want the Biden administration to stop accepting most Afghan refugees until vetting procedures are changed. The 16 senators outlined their concerns in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. “We are concerned…
In Ghoul Morning Monday on the Morning Show, we told you about where to go to see some incredibly creative and artistic pumpkin carvings. This morning, we’re helping you get your hands on pumpkins to try it yourself. And you can find them at one of the top destinations in the Red River Valley region for fall fun. L’il Bitz…
HOUSTON (AP) – A Texas agency has approved a request that George Floyd be granted a posthumous pardon for a 2004 drug arrest made by a now-indicted ex-Houston police officer whose case history is under scrutiny following a deadly drug raid. Monday’s unanimous recommendation by the seven member Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant the pardon will now…
CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR) – Police say a 10-year-old Crookston girl is in the hospital after being struck by a semi. A 911 call came in at 5:30 Monday night at Broadway and Robert Street, which is part of U.S. Highway 2 in Downtown Crookston. Police say she was struck while standing on the corner of the sidewalk by the semi…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Dentists at Cornerstone Dental celebrated Freedom USA day by providing veterans with free dental care. Services included teeth examinations, cleanings, and fillings. Dr. Stacy Goodwill, a veteran herself, told us how personal this day is for her and her family as well. “Our country is so fortunate to have everything we have because of these great…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The White House COVID Vaccinations Coordinator says coronavirus vaccination requirements for businesses is “the right thing to do.” The Biden Administration says the Department of Labor is developing an emergency rule. It would require businesses with one hundred or more employees to mandate their workers be fully vaccinated or undergo rigorous testing. In an interview with KVRR, Dr….
HETTINGER, N.D. (KVRR) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office says a student is in the hospital after shooting themselves at Hettinger Public School. It happened 11:15 AM mountain time Monday. Authorities say the school was immediately put into lockdown. Officials say students were released to their parents once the building was cleared. Officials say the student’s condition is unknown and…
Henry AikenFARGO, N.D. — A Fargo man who was in distress when he fired at officers and into the lobby of the Radisson in late 2019 is found not guilty of attempted murder and aggravated assault. A jury found 55-year-old Henry Aiken guilty of two other counts: terrorizing and reckless endangerment. Aiken earlier pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of firearm….
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say nine speeding citations, two exhibition driving citations, one careless driving citation and equipment violation citations were issued during an grant-funded overtime detail. The detail centered on the 52nd Ave. S. and 25th St. S. area and focused on what the police department calls “quality of life issues.” Spokesperson Jessica Schindeldecker says police often receive…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A decision on what to do with the closed Broadway Bridge in north Fargo could be made next month. The 30-year-old bridge, which links Fargo with Clay County, was closed after a February inspection revealed structural problems. Jointly owned by the city of Fargo and Clay County, Fargo traffic engineer Jeremy Gorden says the cost of demolition…
