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Burgum in New York courtroom with Trump as trial continues

May 14, 2024

Jim Monk,

NEW YORK (KVRR) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was among an entourage that accompanied former president Donald Trump to court as Trump’s trial resumed Tuesday in New York. “The governor is attending today as an observer in support of the former president,” according to Burgum spokesman Mike Nowatzki. Trump was also joined by Florida Reps. Byron Donalds and Cory…

LIVE: Addie Loerzel unveils new ice cream cart with all proceeds going to underprivileged kids

A Moorhead teen has a new business and a new non-profit to help continue more than a decade of giving back through treats

May 14, 2024

Site Staff,

FARGO/MOORHEAD (KVRR) – A Moorhead teen has a new business and a new non-profit to help continue more than a decade of giving back through treats. Addie Loerzel debuted her brand new ice cream cart live Tuesday on the KVRR Local News morning show. Addie is known for her Royal Cupcake Stand every year. They’ve been doing that for…

Bartlett promotes Christian faith in run for top public school official

May 14, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Jim Bartlett (Photo by Amy Dalrymple, ND Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – For Jim Bartlett, the biggest problem facing public schools has nothing to do with test scores, teacher retention or graduation rates, and everything to do with the persecution of Christian values. “The whole school system right now — it’s been this way for a long time, that’s…

Golden Drive distributes food, supplies for children in need

May 14, 2024

Dylan Haar,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A major initiative to take care of the needs of homeless kids over the summer is coming to fruition. Golden Drive for Homeless Kids has been collecting food, clothing, hygiene products and other necessities to help out kids in need. On Monday, social workers from local schools picked up an estimated $20,000 in products at the…

Controversy follows Gov. Kristi Noem as she is banned by two more South Dakota tribes

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from entering nearly 20% of her state after two more tribes banished her this week over comments she made earlier this year about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels

May 14, 2024

Site Staff,

SOUTH DAKOTA (AP) – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is now banned from entering nearly 20% of her state after two more tribes banished her this week over comments she made earlier this year about tribal leaders benefitting from drug cartels. The latest developments in the ongoing tribal dispute come on the heels of the backlash Noem faced for writing about killing a hunting…

Proposed Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment draws rival crowds to Capitol for crucial votes

Impassioned supporters and opponents of a far-reaching Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution flocked to the State Capitol ahead of crucial votes aimed at putting it on the 2026 ballot.

May 14, 2024

Site Staff,

Dozens of supporters and opponents of the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment legislation held signs – green in support, red in opposition – outside the Minnesota House chamber in the State Capitol building in St. Paul, Minn., on Monday, May 13, 2024, ahead of a crucial House floor vote on the legislation. The amendment would guarantee some of the country’s most…

Smoky conditions expected for the summer

May 13, 2024

Dylan Haar,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Throughout the region, the air has been smoky and hazy as of late. Due to Canadian wildfires and weather patterns, smoke from those wildfires has moved south and has impacted the region. This smoke can have many impacts, including cooling the region when aloft in the atmosphere, and impacting air quality when on the surface. Bad…

Officers Wallin, Martin, McCarthy and Owens Honored During Candlelight Vigil in D.C.

May 13, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A somber night under the stars in Washington, D.C. during National Police Week. The names of hundreds of officers killed in the line of duty are read during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. “From the state of North Dakota: Charles McCarthy. Jake Ryan Wallin. Continuing from the state of North Dakota: Paul Steven Martin. “Their…

“Up District Festival Field” To Provide New Outdoor Music Concert Fun

May 13, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Concert promoter Jade Presents is moving all previously announced outdoor concerts at Fargo Brewing to a new venue. It’ll be called “Up District Festival Field” and it’s located at 1329 5th Avenue North, on the same block as Fargo Brewing. They say ticket buyers will get email blasts and all previously purchased tickets will be honored….

“Summer Kids Dream Passport” Returns to Marcus Theatres

May 13, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A passport to entertainment for kids is back this summer at Marcus Theatres. The chain’s annual “Summer Kids Dream Passport” is offering movies for just $3. The series will run for 12 weeks starting June 9th and include blockbuster movies like “Minions: Rise of Gru”, “Trolls Band Together” and “The Lego Movie”. Marcus is offering an…