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North Dakota had 101 traffic deaths in 2021

BISMARCK, N.D. - Traffic fatalities in North Dakota reached triple figures for the third straight year. The state Department of Transportation says 101 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2021, following back-to-back years of 100 fatalities. Of those who…

Richland County deputy injured in crash during traffic stop

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) - A Richland County Sheriff's deputy was injured during a traffic stop Tuesday when her squad car was struck by a vehicle along Interstate 29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the deputy was conducting a traffic…

Colts trade Carson Wentz to Washington

INDIANAPOLIS (Fox 59) – The Carson Wentz era in Indianapolis lasted one year. The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to trade the embattled quarterback to the Washington Commanders. The trade cannot become official until March…

Regulators to consider Keystone XL pipeline's exit

PIERRE, S.D. - More than a year after President Biden revoked the federal permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, lawyers for the project are asking South Dakota regulators to consider nearly all activities in the state officially ended. Parent…

Teachers hit picket lines in Minneapolis as parents worry

MINNEAPOLIS - Teachers have hit the picket lines at public schools across Minneapolis, calling their strike a fight to ensure “safe and stable schools” for students and for better wages for the lowest-paid support staff. Many families of the 29,000…

Minneapolis didn't follow protocols during 2020 riots

MINNEAPOLIS - A report on how Minneapolis police, fire and other agencies responded to the riots that erupted following the killing of George Floyd paints a picture of miscommunication and a lack of planning. The report by the risk management…

Hector International Airport sees more people flying

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Hector International Airport passenger numbers are trending upwards since January. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, more than 73,000 passengers used all eight airports in North Dakota in January.…

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.…

U.S. Attorney settles ADA complaint against Jefferson Lines

FARGO (KVRR) - Federal prosecutors in Fargo say a settlement has been reached with a bus company that was accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Interim U.S. Attorney Nick Chase says the agreement resolves an allegation that a…

Horace man arrested in area burglary investigation

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - A Horace, North Dakota man has been arrested in connection to a series of six commercial and industrial burglaries that took place in West Fargo last December. Twenty-four-year-old Shelby Whitt was taken into custody on…

McDonald's to temporarily close all restaurants in Russia

DETROIT - McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine. The company said it will continue paying its 62,000 employees in Russia. In an open letter…

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…