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State probe finds discrimination by Minneapolis police

April 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A state investigation launched after George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer has determined that the department engages in a pattern of race discrimination. Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights announced the finding of the nearly two-year probe on Wednesday. The department has the power to enforce the state’s Human Rights Act, which makes it…

UPDATE: People Involved in Grand Forks Police Vehicle Crash Identified

April 27, 2022

Jim Monk,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-UPDATE) — A young woman on a police ride along in Grand Forks gets more than she bargained for. 20-year-old Sarah Hall was in a police vehicle that crashed with another vehicle while responding to a theft in progress at Rock Bottle Shop last night around 8 o’clock. Hall and Officer Nicholas Fladland, along with the driver…

Steele County sinkhole repair could cost more than $1 million

A sinkhole as long as a football field and as deep as thirty feet sits along State Highway 23 near Hatton, North Dakota

April 26, 2022

Site Staff,

STEELE COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – With rain flooding areas in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota, people weren’t expecting rain water to cause such a collapse and agencies around the area say they didn’t feel prepared either. “Usually in flood events, we get 2,3,4 weeks of warning. With the amount of rain that we had, we were expecting more of…

Person found dead as firefighters battle Fargo apartment fire

April 26, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A person is found dead while fire crews were putting out flames at an apartment in South Fargo. Firefighters were sent to the 2700 block of 32nd Avenue South around 6:30 Tuesday night. People in the building were evacuated. The Fire Department says the fire in a second level apartment were put out in 10 minutes….

Island Park renovation plans have two options on where to put the pool

April 26, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The company behind designing renovations at Fargo’s Island Park have narrowed where to put the pool down to two options. At the second master plan public input meeting, AGL Landscape Architecture shared option one would put parking where it is now and move the pool to the right of that parking lot. Option two leaves the…

Golden Drive food drive aims to help the homeless

April 26, 2022

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Food, hygiene, bath supplies and more will be handed out from the West Fargo Fire Department to food pantries and homeless shelters across the region. They started collecting food and other items as the organization continues its dedication to helping out those experiencing a less fortunate situation. “Homeless awareness, raising awareness. You don’t need a…

BREAKING: Juvenile Suspect Known To Young Girl In Custody for Her Death in Wisconsin

April 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (FOX 9) – Chippewa Falls police say they have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 10-year-old girl, a shocking death that has rocked the small Wisconsin town. Chief Matt Kelm told reporters Tuesday evening the suspect was a juvenile who knew the victim 10-year-old Iliana “Lily” Peters. Ten-year-old Iliana “Lily” Peters was reported missing by her family…

Flood Fight Updates for Valley City and Grand Forks-East Grand Forks

April 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers levee work in Valley City has almost wrapped up as the Sheyenne River slowly rises. Flood protection infrastructure is built to 20.5 feet, that is two feet above the projected crest of 18.5 feet sometime on Monday. The levels at the Baldhill Dam and Lake Ashtabula are taken into consideration in…

Students join flood fight of Pembina River in Pembina, North Dakota

April 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

WALHALLA, N.D. (KVRR) – Students from North Border Pembina are helping out with a little bit of sandbagging along the Pembina River in Pembina, North Dakota. That is where the river meets up with the Red River of the North. The Red is in moderate flood stage of 44 feet and is forecast to crest Monday at 49.2 feet. That…

Joel McHale Bringing The Laughs To Shooting Star Casino

April 26, 2022

TJ Nelson,

MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) — Actor, TV host and comedian Joel McHale is bringing the laughs to Shooting Star Casino. You can see the multi-talented comic and star of the former hit show “Community” on Friday, July 8. Tickets go on sale Monday morning at 9 on Shooting Star’s website. Prices range between $23 and $47. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News…