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Former Diversion Authority Executive Director announces candidacy for Clay County Commission

The former head of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority has announced his candidacy for Clay County Commission

Joel PaulsenMOORHEAD (KFGO) – The former head of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority has announced his candidacy for Clay County Commission. Joel Paulsen says, “As a former City Council member and leader of the historic $3.2 billion flood diversion project, I have always put the interests of our community first.” Paulsen said he will strive for transparency in government and…

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman’s neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd.

FILE – In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin County Courthouse, June 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, alleging Chauvin injured her when he hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee…

Honor Flight Veterans Return to Fargo From Washington, D.C.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — They might be a little tired but around 100 veterans from our region will never forget their Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. The flight landed at Hector International Airport a little after 7 o’clock this evening. People filled the terminal to welcome back all 103 veterans along with dozens of volunteers who helped keep the…

Full-Scale Disaster Drill Conducted at Hector International Airport in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A full-scale disaster drill was held at Hector International Airport this morning in Fargo. And despite the rain, first responders were able to get some much needed hands on experience. The incident revolved around a plane crash after it hit some birds causing major problems at Hector. Throughout the exercise, patients were treated for different injuries…

New Community Center and Library Groundbreaking Set for June 5 in Moorhead

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead is inviting everyone to help them kickoff a transformative project for the city. A groundbreaking will be held on Wednesday, June 5 for the new Moorhead Community Center and Public Library. It’ll be held at the former US Bank Building lot across from Moorhead Center Mall. City leaders say the state-of-the-art community center and 21st…

Willie Nelson concert in Moorhead rescheduled for Wednesday

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) —  Willie Nelson & Family Show is being rescheduled. Due to recent heavy rain, tonight’s concert at Bluestem Amphitheater is moving to tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22. Gates will still open at 5 p.m., and the show will start at 7 p.m. All tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date. Refund Information:…

Attorney questions DUI checkpoint tactics, wants North Dakota Legislature to end them

Fargo DUI checkpoint on I-29 exit ramp. 5/18/2024FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo attorney is raising legal questions about how sobriety checkpoints are conducted by law enforcement. The North Dakota Highway Patrol, Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Fargo Police conducted the latest checkpoint checkpoint on Saturday in the northbound exit ramp from I-29 to 19th Avenue North. 481 vehicles traveled through…

Judge considers release of video from State Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — A judge in Minnesota is weighing whether or not to release body camera video of when State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested. The democrat was caught breaking into her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told police she was trying to retrieve some of her late…

POP 2000 Tour coming to UP District Festival Field in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Think “Tearing Up My Heart” meets “All or Nothing” meets “On the Way Down” meets “Summer Girls.” That’s right, some of your favorite perfomers from the 2000’s are bringing their hit songs to Fargo this summer. The new UP District Festival Field will host the POP 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera…