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Walz Extends Peacetime Emergency And It’s Upheld By Democrat-Controlled House

Senate Denies Confirming His Pick For Commissioner of Labor and Industry

August 12, 2020

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (8:15pm Update) — Gov. Tim Walz is dealt a blow by the Republican-led Minnesota Senate during today’s special session. They voted to deny the confirmation of Nancy Leppink as Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said she wasn’t working out and that he asked Walz to find her another role. The Senate also…

North Dakota reports 87 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths Wednesday

Cass County accounts for 3,067 of the total positive cases and 76 of the total deaths.

August 12, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 87 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on Wednesday. Nineteen counties report new cases. Cass County reports the most new cases with 15 and Williams County the second most with 12. An 80-year-old woman from Grand Forks County and a 60-year-old man from Morton County died. Both individuals had underlying…

All Potato Bowl USA activities canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

The activities were scheduled for September 29 through October 3.

August 12, 2020

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GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Potato Bowl USA Committee has announced that all Potato Bowl activities have been canceled, including the 55th Annual Potato Bowl between the UND Fight Hawks and the SDSU Jackrabbits. The activities were scheduled for September 29 through October 3, and included events such as the Simplot French Fry Feed, Thomsen Homes Kid’s Zone and the KEM Shrine…

Man crashes into Moorhead garage after suffering medical episode

Police say no criminal charges will be filed.

August 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A man was taken to a local hospital after crashing into a garage at an apartment complex on Tuesday. Moorhead Police say a 61-year-old man was moving his vehicle when he appeared to have a medical episode that caused him to lose control of his vehicle. He drove into the side of a garage and damaged another vehicle. First…

Man tased after resisting arrest in Moorhead on Tuesday

August 12, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–The Moorhead Police Department used a taser on a man who refused to comply with officers’ demands during a traffic stop Tuesday evening. At approximately 7:37 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of 1st Ave N. Police say 50-year-old Michael Coleman Brown was immediately confrontational and resisted the officer’s attempts to remove him from…

El Zagal Shrine Circus partners with KVRR, local police departments for bike giveaway

The Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead police departments each received 12 bikes to give to deserving kids in their communities.

August 12, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — Every year, the El Zagal Shrine Circus gives away hundreds of bikes to kids for free with the help from sponsors. The Circus was cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but El Zagal Shrine made sure deserving kids still got their new ride. “The sponsors came back and said ‘We sponsor these bikes and we really…

Fargo School Board Begins Process To Rename Woodrow Wilson High School

There is also a call to rename the former Agassiz Middle School due to Louis Agassiz's racist beliefs.

August 12, 2020

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FARGO, N.D- “Wilson’s racist thinking and policies make him an inappropriate namesake for a school,” says Community Advocate Jim Shaw. Community members come together to call for change. One that starts with the smallest actions. “Today, I’m asking you to remove the name of Woodrow Wilson from one of Fargo’s Public High Schools,” Shaw adds. The discussion to change the name…

Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand Hosts 8th Annual Fundraiser

KVRR's very own Raya Quttaineh took part in the event.

August 11, 2020

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FARGO, N.D.- KVRR Reporter/Anchor Raya Quttaineh was one of many Disney princesses and villains that lined up across the parking lot at Probstfield in Moorhead to greet people. She was Disney Princess Elena of Avalor. Due to COVID-19, the fundraiser this year was a drive thru event. They had two thousand cupcakes to sell with the proceeds going to the…

Jason Lewis, Tina Smith are Projected Winners in MN Senate Primary Races

Minnesota holds its primary election

August 11, 2020

Alison Voorhees,

MINNESOTA — In the Republican race for the Senate seat in Minnesota, Jason Lewis is the projected winner. 80 percent of precincts reported as of 10:35 PM, Lewis has nearly 78 percent of the vote. Lewis is up against Cynthia Gail, Bob “Again” Carney Jr., James Reibestein and John L. Berman. Tina Smith is the projected winner for the DFL…

Michelle Fischbach projected to win GOP primary in MN 7th Congressional District

August 11, 2020

Site Staff,

MINNESOTA – Michelle Fischbach is projected to win the GOP primary in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. She is expected to take on Democratic Congressman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in November. Fischbach got nearly 59 percent of votes with 73 percent of precincts reporting as of 10:15 Tuesday night. Air Force veteran and drone instructor pilot Dave Hughes…