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Supreme Court: Judgeship to stay in Mandan

BISMARCK (KFGO/KVRR)  – A soon-to-be-vacant South Central District judgeship will stay in Mandan. The North Dakota Supreme Court made that decision following Judge John Grinsteiner plans to retire Aug. 20. When a district judge leaves, the Supreme Court determines whether…

Unsung Heroes of the Pandemic

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- They are some of the most important and often overlooked essential workers. Those working the front lines alongside doctors and nurses. Making sure every inch at Sanford Broadway Clinic in Fargo…

Man Believed To Have Drowned In East Battle Lake

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. -- A man is found unconscious in East Battle Lake near Clitherall, Minnesota around 5 Saturday afternoon. Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office tells us the man was pulled from the lake and lifesaving attempts were made…

Delta variant cases on the rise in ND

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) -- Concerns over a possible surge in COVID-19 cases run high as more cases of the Delta variant make their way to North Dakota. As Delta variant cases grow throughout the…

Line 3 opponents seek restraining order against sheriff

PARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) - Activists opposed to the Line 3 Pipeline project in northern Minnesota are asking a judge to issue a restraining order against Hubbard County, Sheriff Cory Aukes, and the local land commissioner. Winona LaDuke and Tara…

August brings hundreds of new laws in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - Mothers may breastfeed their children in public without having to do so discreetly. Citizens can stand their ground and use whatever force necessary to protect themselves or their home. Booze will be allowed to be sold much…

Woman charged in day care death in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. - A Watertown woman is facing charges after a toddler was found unconscious while in day care and later died at a Sioux Falls hospital. Police say the 16-month-old child, who was not identified, suffered “injuries consistent with…

Drone helps capture Cass County burglary suspect

FARGO (KVRR) - A burglary suspect is in custody after a drone was used to locate and capture the man in a cornfield near Gardner, N.D. At around 5:13 a.m. Friday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary…

Strong oil prices good for ND treasury, not so for roads

BISMARCK, N.D. - The same stronger-than-forecast oil prices that are swelling North Dakota’s treasury also could shrink dollars for road construction next year. Oil is used for road construction and making asphalt. The state Department of Transportation already has approved…

Fully vaccinated Americans may enter Canada as of mid-August

TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada could start allowing fully vaccinated Americans into Canada as of mid-August for non-essential travel and should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September. Trudeau…

New restrictions in BWCA due to Canadian wildfires

ELY, Minn. - The Forest Service has announced new temporary travel restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area over concerns that large wildfires burning in Canada could spread across the border. The new closures include travel, campsites and portages along…

45th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair kicks off

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - After last year's cancelation, the hustle and bustle of the annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair is once again filling up the city. They’re the sights and sounds Clemo Haddox of…