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Heaviest Snow of the Season Falls In Minneapolis: 7.4 Inches at MSP Airport

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/AP) — Minneapolis-St. Paul, southern Minnesota and much of Iowa are dealing with a lot of fresh snow from a powerful winter storm. The storm brought the heaviest snow of the season to Minneapolis, where National Weather Service reported 7.4 inches at the airport. That easily beat the 5.5 inches that fell at the airport December 19. Other parts…

All-American Rejects Want You To “Move Along” And See Them At Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All-American Rejects is coming to Red River Valley Fair this summer. Catch the band known for hits like “Gives You Hell”, “Dirty Little Secret”, and “Move Along” on Friday, July 11. Tickets are $35 and they go on sale this Friday at 9 a.m. at RedRiverValleyFair.com.   Categories: Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Trump administration internal memo: 80,000 employees to be cut from Veterans Affairs

Fargo VA Medical CenterWASHINGTON (AP) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization to cut staff across the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military, according to internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top agency officials that it’s objective is to return to 2019 staffing levels…

Trump policies leave North Dakota summer tourism prospects uncertain

A view from the International Peace Garden where the Canadian and U.S. borders meet. While the park has not yet seen a notable drop in visitors, some Canadians have voiced dismay at political rhetoric from the Trump administration in recent weeks. (Photo by Michelle Burnett, provided by the International Peace Garden.)WALHALLA, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Communities and businesses…

Trump addresses Congress following his tumultuous first weeks in office

(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)President Donald Trump took credit for “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy Tuesday in an address to Congress and the American people about his turbulent first weeks in office. Here’s the latest: Speaker Johnson: ‘It was really shameful what the Democrats did’ House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News there may be a censure resolution…

Sen. Klobuchar’s team Hears Issues Facing Seniors in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Staff for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with leaders and advocates for the senior community on the issues seniors are facing. The meeting started with a video of Klobuchar thanking everyone for coming, and promising to continue working with her fellow senators on both sides of the isle. Seniors say they are having issues finding transportation…

Concert Series: The Beach Boys and Randy Travis Plan Stops In The Region

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to feel some good vibrations! The Beach Boys are coming to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota on Friday, May 16. Hear all of the legendary band’s hits including “Good Vibrations”, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo”. There are two ticket levels: Select for $60 and Star for $115. Tickets go on sale March…

Former Senator Heidi Heitkamp: Tariffs are ‘a solution in search of a problem’

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp calls the tariffs “a solution in search of a problem.” As North Dakota relies on its trading relationship with Canada, Heitkamp sees that it will impact many in the agricultural community. She points out that this move has created a rift between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Canada has stated they…

West Fargo Sanford Pediatrician Speaks On The Rising Cases of Measles

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Measles, it’s one of the most contagious infectious diseases that can live up in the air for 2 hours. “And so, you have that entire like two-week period where you don’t know where you caught it. You don’t know how contagious you’ve been. Typically you’re actually contagious right when that first fever starts, but who…