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Kylie Oversen will not seek fourth term as Dem-NPL Chairwoman
Oversen says, "With a heavy but grateful heart, I wanted to let you know that I will not be seeking a fourth term as Chairwoman of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party."
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Democratic-NPL Chair announces she will not be running for a fourth term. Kylie Oversen has held that position for the last six years. She says, “stepping away is extremely difficult, but I know I will be leaving the party in a good position and in good hands.” After her term is up, Oversen says…
Moler Barber College thanks first responders with free haircuts
A barber school does what it can to help first responders
FARGO, N.D. – Moler Barber College is offered free haircuts to people that put their lives on the line for the community on Wednesday. The barber college was also taking walk-in appointments for $9 a haircut. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to a local family who has faced trying times during this past year. “Primarily we do…
Walz quarantines after possible coronavirus exposure
ST. PAUL, MINN. (KVRR) – Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19. Walz was in a news conference with the infected staff member on Monday but was not within 6 feet of them for more than 15 minutes, which is what health officials define as close contact. The governor canceled a planned…
IRS will delay tax filing due date until May 17
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service is delaying the traditional tax filing deadline from April 15 until May 17, according to the House Ways and Means Committee. The IRS and Treasury Department didn’t immediately comment Wednesday or provide further details. But the committee confirmed and applauded the move, which provides added time for both taxpayers and the IRS alike given…
Minnesota to receive $81 million from 1998 tobacco lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota has settled its lawsuit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco and ITG Brands over payments from the landmark 1998 agreement and should receive at least $81 million. State Attorney General Keith Ellison said Wednesday that annual payments to the state are expected to be “at least $10 million for the foreseeable future.” The money will go into the state’s…
Car crashes through south Fargo home
FARGO (KVRR) – No serious injuries were reported after a car crashed through a home in south Fargo Wednesday afternoon. Jessica Moen was inside the home, along with a man and a young child, when the car plowed through the front wall and ended up in their living room. “We were just talking, and here comes this car” Moen said….
Cramer co-sponsors bill that would make assaulting officers a federal crime
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Sen. Kevin Cramer is co-sponsoring a bill that would create federal penalties for people who target local, state, or federal law enforcement officers with violence. Cramer says the Protect and Serve Act would make it a federal crime to knowingly cause, or attempt to cause serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer. Offenders could be sentenced…
Judge warns media at Chauvin trial of possible removal
Judge Peter CahillMINNEAPOLIS – The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd is threatening to remove a media pool and shut down a media center over some reporting on the case. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill was visibly angry Wednesday as he described a pool report that included a reporter’s attempts…
LIVE: Fargo Film Festival As Fargo Theatre Turns 95
Think your party will be as bangin' as this one when you turn 95?
FARGO — She looks pretty darn good for someone near hitting the century mark, but it’ll be awhile yet before we can appreciate her in person. The Art Deco jewel of downtown Fargo, the Fargo Theatre, turns 95 years old on Monday — and she’s celebrating her birthday by kicking off yet another year of the best of independent film…
