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BREAKING NEWS: Chauvin gets 22-1/2 years

(MINNEAPOLIS) - Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murder in the death of George Floyd, has been sentenced to 22-1/2 years in prison. The 45-year-old Chauvin faced up to 40 years in prison.  Several legal experts predicted…

New housing development in Barnesville offers incentives

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) -- The city of Barnesville is welcoming people to move there by offering incentives to home buyers. "We've kicked off our 'Choose Barnesville' campaign and we're so excited," City of Barnesville Economic…

Red River Zoo welcomes baby camel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Red River Zoo is welcoming a new baby camel to the grounds. The newborn Bactrian Camel is a girl and was born on June 7th. While the zoo has not yet named the calf, they are…

Eviction orders against water protectors rescinded

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minn. Dept. of Transportation and the Dept. of Public Safety have rescinded an eviction order for the Red Lake Treaty Camp, south of Thief River Falls. Protesters say despite order, the Pennington County…

93 Minnesota law enforcement agencies used drones in 2020

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report shows a growing number of law enforcement agencies are using drones to help with search and rescue efforts, investigations and for public safety in Minnesota. The legislative report says 93 agencies statewide either…

Update: Missing man has been found

FARGO (KVRR) - The Fargo Police Department says Andrew Gordon Schlitz has been located and is safe. Police say the 63-year-old Schlitz suffers from dementia. On Thursday, police asked the public for assistance in locating him.

Biden: 'We have a deal' on infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that “we have a deal,” signaling a bipartisan agreement on a $953 billion infrastructure plan that would achieve his top legislative priority and validate his efforts to reach across the political…

Delta COVID-19 variant found in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Department of Health says the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in North Dakota. The case occurred in an adult who was not hospitalized. “This variant is more easily transmitted…

Expert predicts Derek Chauvin won't get maximum sentence Friday

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Friday, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced. The hearing will include the reading of victim impact statements from not only family, but everyday Minnesotans. The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has asked the public…

Shots fired in downtown Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say shots were fired downtown early Thursday morning. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at Fort Noks Bar around 2:00 a.m.  A man was reportedly threatening people with a gun. As officers arrived,…

Cajun Cafe closes after 20 years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Cajun Cafe is yet another local business who's announced it will be closing its doors after struggles amid the pandemic "It was a very difficult year and it definitely…

Greater Grand Forks Fair opened Wednesday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Greater Grand Forks Fair is now open after being canceled last summer due to the pandemic. Gates opened for the first day at 4 pm.  Some…