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Fargo man sentenced to four months in jail for downtown riot

FARGO (KVRR) - A Fargo man will spend four months in jail for participating in riots in downtown Fargo following George Floyd's death in Minneapolis. Twenty-one-year-old Abdimanan Bana Habib was also ordered to pay $2,500 in restitution. “The defendant crossed…

Gehrig wants to limit Fargo mayor's emergency powers

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) Three months ago, Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig sought to end Fargo’s emergency declaration immediately, but it failed on a 3-2 vote. At Monday night’s commission meeting, Gehrig will ask for an amendment to the city’s State of…

House approves bill to outlaw local mask mandates

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota House has passed a bill to prevent local governments from imposing mask mandates. The bill’s sponsor is Minot Republican Representative Jeff Hoverson. Hoverson told the House he's received a lot of emails, virtually…

North Dakota family was aboard 777 during engine explosion

BISMARCK, N.D. - A family from Wishek, N.D. was aboard a United Airlines flight forced to make an emergency landing after the aircraft's right engine exploded shortly after takeoff from Denver. Brenda Dohn of Wishek was aboard the Boeing 777-200…

As catalytic converter theft grows, lawmakers take notice

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill to restrict the sale and purchase of catalytic converters. Advocates say the bill is designed to cut down on an epidemic of catalytic converter thefts. Catalytic converters have become a…

Mahnomen County Is A Leader In COVID-19 Vaccinations

MAHNOMEN CO., Minn. -- Mahnomen County is vaccinating at rates that far surpass most other counties in Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio News reports that as of this past week, 85 percent of people 65 and older in the county have…

Fargo Invaders scouting for 2021 season

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo Invaders are scouting for new players to join the team as they prepare for this year's football season. The reigning Northern Elite Football League champions are preparing athletes for…

Players compete in annual pond hockey tournament

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo Parks District is welcoming players back with a game of pond hockey after canceling last week's events due to the dangerously cold temperatures. "We have our annual pond hockey…

Senate approves annual legislative sessions

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - By the narrowest of margins, the North Dakota Senate has passed a bill to allow for annual legislative sessions. The sponsor, Williston Republican Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, says the additional session would be a “short session” to…

North Dakota Senate denies reimbursing attorney fees

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s Senate has defeated a bill that would have reimbursed several officials who hired attorneys after they were caught up in criminal investigations resulting from 2019 state audits. The reimbursements would have only applied if a…

Lawmakers debating bill to legalize recreational marijuana

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would legalize marijuana for recreational use with restrictions. Backers of legislation believe the recent legalization of the drug by voters in Montana and South Dakota means it’s likely…

Powerball Ticket Worth $150,000 Sold In Fargo

FARGO, N.D. -- A Powerball ticket sold in Fargo is worth $150,000 in last night's drawing. The lucky ticket was sold at Holiday on Brandt Drive. The prize for matching four white balls and the Powerball is $50,000. But since…

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