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Working Groups Wrap Up Budget Bills Before Special Session is Called in St. Paul

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats and Republicans are still hard at work in St. Paul even though the regular session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. They are discussing House and Senate offers on the taxes bill during this working group. Leaders wanted the groups to wrap up the work on numerous budget bills by this evening. Budgets for commerce,…

Justice Department moves to cancel police reform settlements reached with Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department moved Wednesday to cancel settlements with Minneapolis and Louisville that called for an overhaul of their police departments following the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor that became the catalyst for nationwide protests and riots. The Trump administration also announced it was retracting the findings of Justice Department investigations into six other police…

“Fit and Strong” Classes For Those Over 55 Offered By Fargo Cass Public Health

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Cass Public Health is inviting people to get “Fit and Strong” in their free exercise and behavior workshop. The twelve week class invites people fifty-five and older to twice a week, 90 minute sessions for exercise and discussions. The workshop is geared toward improving lower extremity strength and developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. Participants…

Minnesota Legislature Ends Regular Session Without Passing Budget Bills, Special Session Will Be Called

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — The final day of Minnesota’s legislative session fizzled out late Monday without finishing and voting on budgets for commerce, education, energy, health, human services, transportation and more. Conference committees became working groups this morning to finish work on the budget bills. Both chambers also failed to vote on an omnibus tax bill. It made it to…

Fans in North Dakota may soon be able to have Vikings license plates

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vikings fans in North Dakota may soon be able to show their support for the team with custom license plates. The Vikings Foundation is working with the North Dakota Department of Transportation to make custom license plates similar to those available in Minnesota. However, they need at least fifty people to sign up for the plates, or…