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KFGO radio icon Tom Wynn dies at 83

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - Legendary KFGO radio broadcaster Tom Wynn has died. Wynn, who retired from KFGO in July 2017, passed away in the Twin Cities where he had moved last June to be closer to family. Wynn hosted "Tom Wynn…

Expert: Chauvin never took knee off Floyd's neck

MINNEAPOLIS - A use-of-force expert says Derek Chauvin's weight was bearing down from his knee and pushing into George Floyd’s neck the entire time that he was handcuffed behind his back and lying face-down. Jody Stiger is a Los Angeles…

Minnesota House Democrats unveil package of budget bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota House Democrats have unveiled legislation that calls for more spending on education and recovery for those most affected by the pandemic while increasing taxes on wealthy residents and large companies. The package of legislation follows…

Vikings DB Jeff Gladney arrested in Texas for alleged assault

DALLAS (FOX 9) - Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jeff Gladney was arrested and booked by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office Monday morning following an assault accusation, according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. Jail records show Gladney was taken into custody at…

Death of 'Miracle on Ice' standout Pavelich was suicide

ANOKA, Minn. - A Minnesota medical examiner says last month's death of “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey player Mark Pavelich was a suicide. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Anoka County says the 63-year-old Pavelich died of asphyxia.  His body…

More hate group stickers found at NDSU

FARGO (KVRR) - More decals representing a hate group were recently found on the NDSU campus. "The stickers represent a hate group and are inconsistent with NDSU’s values of diversity, inclusion and respect" according to an email sent to NDSU…

LIVE: FM Area Houseplants

It's a trend that started growing in earnest when the pandemic hit. Now, houseplant aficionados are propagating their obsession with a new Facebook group that's really blossoming. The group "FM Area Houseplants" got started about…

Two more arrested in West Fargo shooting

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Two more people have been arrested in connection to the March 21  shooting in West Fargo that occurred in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue E. Jahmond Walker, of Glyndon, Minn. was arrested in Hibbing,…

CDC says fully vaccinated can travel, no need to quarantine

NEW YORK - Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance Friday to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting a COVID-19 test or…

Strong economic growth continues in the region

OMAHA, Neb. - A new monthly survey of business leaders suggests that strong economic growth will continue over the next few months in nine Midwest and Plains states as businesses continue to recover from the pandemic. Creighton University economist Ernie…

Large Grass Fire Near Mentor, Minnesota 90% Contained

MENTOR, Minn. -- A grass fire near Mentor, Minnesota which started Monday is now 90% contained and authorities say it was "human-caused". Minnesota Incident Command reports the "Oxcart Fire" had no new fire growth overnight. Calmer weather helped keep the…

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