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Inauguration Day Latest: Trump issues pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and signs more executive actions

President Donald Trump, center, takes part in a signing ceremony in the President’s Room after the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Surrounding the president are, from left, Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Vice President JD Vance;…

Sisters Filled With Joy After Joe Biden Commutes Leonard Peltier’s Sentence

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I’m going to start crying again.” As word was just starting to get around about their brother’s upcoming release from prison, Sheila Peltier was on the phone with her sister in Fargo. “Never been so happy in my whole life you know because my brothers, my big brothers, coming home,” said, Betty Ann Peltier Solano. Leonard…

Programming Note: KVRR Local News at 6 Tonight Will Not Be Seen

(KVRR) — KVRR Local News at 6 will not be seen Monday evening due to FOX College Hoops Extra and Women’s College Basketball: Texas vs. Maryland. Get news updates at www.kvrr.com or on our social media pages. Join us for KVRR Local News at 9 for coverage of President Trump’s Inauguration and the sentence commutation for Leonard Peltier, one of…

Biden commutes sentence for convicted killer Leonard Peltier

WASHINGTON (AP) — With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents. Peltier was denied parole as recently as July and wasn’t eligible for parole again until 2026. He was serving life in prison for the deaths of the agents…

Noem faces scrutiny on immigration from senators during confirmation hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency central to his vision of cracking down on illegal immigration, faced senators Friday at confirmation hearing that will be her first chance to lay out her vision for the sprawling Department of Homeland Security. Noem, a two-term governor and former U.S. congresswoman, was chosen by…

Gov. Noem’s Hearing Also Delayed Due To Government Agency Paperwork

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is having her hearing to become the next Homeland Security Secretary pushed back from Wednesday to Friday. According to a committee aide, the FBI has yet to complete its portion of her paperwork. If approved, Noem will take over the agency responsible for border and airport security, disaster response, protections for…

Sanford Health completes merger with Marshfield Clinic Health System

FARGO (KVRR) – Sanford Health has completed its merger with Wisconsin-based Marshfield Clinic Health System. Sanford says the combined system will serve patients and communities across the upper Midwest, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan. “Today’s historic milestone paves the way for us to advance world-class care across the rural Midwest…

Fargo Man in Custody After Chase Crosses State Lines

The pursuit began in Roberts County, South Dakota, and ended in Richland County, North Dakota.

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. – Just past midnight on the morning of Friday, December 27th, a Roberts County, South Dakota Sheriff’s Deputy pursued a 2008 Lincoln MKZ northbound on I-29 into Richland County in North Dakota. That’s when the NDHP jumped into action – taking over the pursuit near Mile Marker 37. One trooper deflated two of the Lincoln’s tires with…

Terry Ree of “Williams And Ree” Dead at 75

Comedy Duo Performed Together for Over 50 Years

Terry Ree (Facebook)A comic legend in these parts has died. Terry Ree, one half of the comedy-music duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday at 75. Bruce Williams announced his friend’s death on social media. The duo retired from touring this year after fifty years. They first met and started a band in 1968 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish,…

Sanford Health Unveils Top Baby Names of 2024

The name Oliver continued its dominance in the boys category, winning for the 4th year in a row.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR Local News) – As the year 2024 comes to a close, many enjoy looking back at some of the stats accumulated over the past 12 months. Sanford Health is even getting in on the action. The health system has released its top baby names of 2024. For the boys – Oliver continues its dominance. That’s its 4th…