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Lockdown lifted, no weapon found at Burnsville High School

BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Police responding to a report of a weapon at a suburban Minneapolis high school gave the all-clear after a three-hour search found nothing suspicious. A lockdown was put in place at Burnsville High School about 12:30 p.m.…

LIVE: Come (to) Unglued

Are you looking for an excuse to play with paint, eat candy and shop? How about if it gives you an excuse to support local artists and crafters? Of course you are, because…

Watch: Biden bans Russian oil imports

WASHINGTON - President Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodmyr…

Sports Betting Bill Gets Bipartisan Push in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- New bipartisan sports betting legislation would bring about the most significant change to Minnesota's gaming laws in many years. The bill is being introduced by state Rep. Pat Garofalo of Farmington, a Republican, and state…

Hundreds rally at state Capitol in support of Ukraine

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Hundreds of Minnesotans rallied at the state Capitol to show support for Ukraine where more than 1.7 million people have been forced from their country because of Russia’s invasion nearly two weeks ago. The chairman of…

What you need to know with primaries approaching

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - With primary elections approaching later this year, voter groups are actively working to educate voters. "Ignorance is a tool and like any tool it can be used as a weapon,…

Sen. Klobuchar Meets With Supreme Court Nominee Jackson

By: Jeannie Kopstein WASHINGTON (KVRR) -- President Biden's recent Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, met with Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar ahead of her confirmation hearings set to begin on March 21. Klobuchar is…

Fargo-Moorhead supports Ukraine with rally

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) - The Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting Fargo and Moorhead is the site of a rally for Ukraine and its citizens. People in the Fargo-Moorhead community are showing their support and Ukrainians are…

Local Casinos Add Country Acts In April

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen has announced they will have Craig Morgan in concert on April 8. Tickets are now on sale on the casino's website. Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson welcomes Tracy Byrd on April…

Organizers planning separate local rallies for Ukraine

FARGO (KVRR) - Two local rallies in support of Ukraine are planned in the coming days. The first rally is planned for Wednesday, March 2 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. A "Sunset Peace Vigil" will be held…

Fargo-Moorhead gas prices spike again

FARGO (KVRR) - You may have noticed that local gas prices jumped significantly overnight. In the Fargo-Moorhead area, some retailers are selling regular unleaded for up to $3.59 per gallon, an increase of about 20 cents. AAA says in North…

Minnesota approves dried flower medical marijuana

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new form of medical marijuana has been approved for Minnesota residents. Starting Tuesday, everyone who is registered for the medical marijuana can apply to get it in its purest form, dried flower. According to the…

LIVE: Tim McGraw to the Red River Valley Fair

You'll like it. You'll love it. Tim McGraw's coming to the Red River Valley. No, we're not kidding. In an announcement you could see only on KVRR's Morning Show, Red River Valley Fair officials confirmed…