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Attorneys sift strong opinions, anxiety among Chauvin jurors
MINNEAPOLIS - Jury selection opens its second day Wednesday in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death last May. Derek Chauvin faces second-degree murder and manslaughter charges. Several potential jurors were dismissed Tuesday, including…
Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility ahead of schedule
MINNESOTA (KVRR) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the state is reaching its goal of vaccinating 70% of people 65 years and older this week. That puts the state's timeline several weeks ahead of…
Minnesota House Republicans urge Gov. Walz to ease business restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations on the decline in Minnesota, Republicans are calling on Gov. Tim Walz to loosen restrictions. House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says Minnesota…
LIVE: Har Mar Superstar Talks New Album And His Moorhead Bar
FARGO (KVRR) - One of Minnesota's biggest indie musicians has his first album out since coming back home to the state. Har Mar Superstar, the musical alias of Sean Tillmann, released "Roseville" digitally last…
More Minnesotans eligible for coronavirus vaccine
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older. The state will expand eligibility to the next two phases…
VIDEO: Walz discusses next steps for vaccine distribution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - Minn. Gov. Tim Walz provides an update on state COVID-19 policies.
Fargo man arrested for burglarizing South Dakota home
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - A Fargo man arrested Monday night in South Dakota is accused of burglarizing a home in Codington County. Thirty-two-year-old Dylan Kerr is being held on charges of first degree burglary, intentional damage to property, possession of…
Fiery chants for justice from marchers at Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS - Hundreds of people gathered outside a fortified courthouse in Minneapolis for the first day of the trial of a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death. They chanted “No justice, no peace!” during the rally Monday, and…
Fully vaccinated people can gather without masks
NEW YORK - Fully vaccinated Americans can gather with other vaccinated people indoors without wearing a mask or social distancing. That's according to long-awaited guidance from federal health officials. They also say that vaccinated people can come together in the…
Jury selection paused for ex-cop charged in Floyd's death
MINNEAPOLIS - The judge overseeing the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer accused in the death of George Floyd has paused jury selection while an appeal proceeds over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge. Judge Peter Cahill…
Activists speak up ahead of Chauvin's trial
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Ahead of the start of Derek Chauvin's trial, activists throughout the FM metro are seeking justice. "Today is a message of solidarity for the families of victims of police brutality, specifically…
Man Hit & Killed While Changing Tire On I-29 in South Dakota Identified
SISSETON, S.D. -- Authorities release the identity of a man who was hit and killed while changing a tire on Interstate 29 near Sisseton on Tuesday. South Dakota Highway Patrol says 78-year-old Gerald Bartell, of Herman, Minnesota, was pronounced dead…
North Dakota law enforcement to end aid across Minnesota state line
NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- Fargo, West Fargo and Cass County law enforcement officers are halting their aid across the Minnesota border. A change in a new Minnesota law that took effect Monday, March 1st…
Moorhead students return to in-person learning
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- After almost a year of students learning outside of the classroom, Moorhead High School is preparing to welcome back students full time to in-person learning. "We're pretty excited to have the…
Fargo attorney says jury selection has 'paramount importance' for Chauvin trial
FARGO (KVRR) - The Minnesota Court of Appeals Friday ordered a third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin to be reconsidered. The order sets up a potential delay in the trial, which…
3rd-degree murder count could delay start of Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a former Minneapolis police officer accused in George Floyd’s death. A three-judge panel said Friday that the trial judge erred when…
Bill allows Twins to temporarily play in Milwaukee to avoid COVID-19 restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - A Republican state lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that he says would "free the Minnesota Twins to play home games in Wisconsin" until Gov. Tim Walz allows fans to return to Target Field. The…
$1 million to be spent for fences, barricades during Chauvin trial
MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis and Hennepin County officials will spend at least $1 million to put up fences and other barricades ahead of the trial for the former officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. Officials estimate $645,000…
LIVE: Red River Sportsmen's Show
The ice is melting fast throughout the region, and the boats and grills are disappearing just as fast. That's the word from organizers at the Red River Sportsmen's Show, who say some of the boat…
Police: Suspects made false robbery report to divert police from drug investigation
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR/KWAT) - Three people from Detroit Lakes, Minn. were arrested after police received a false report of an armed robbery in Watertown, S.D. Watertown Police say officers responded to a report of possible drug activity in a parking…
Metro area school districts launch pilot program to target food insecurity, waste
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A pilot program at Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead Public Schools aims to eliminate food waste by making sure no student goes hungry. “In the pandemic especially, we have realized…
KVRR'S Rob Kupec Featured In "The Good Life"
FARGO, N.D. -- If you're looking for a little light reading this weekend, why not pick up the latest copy of The Good Life Men's Magazine. Inside you'll find a profile on our very own Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec in…
Late night test alert mistakenly sent to 7,655 subscribers
FARGO (KVRR) - Cass Fargo Emergency Management has apologized for mistakenly sending a mass notification at around midnight Wednesday. Officials say the message was sent to 55,766 contacts and was delivered to 7,655 contacts before employees realized the error. "At…
Minnesota high school tournament spectators limited to 250
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota State High School League says crowds at most tournament games and events this month and next will be limited to 250 people. League Executive Director Erich Martens says it’s hoped that one, maybe two, family members…
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