Proposed bill in ND would eliminate bonds for misdemeanors
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A proposed bill would allow for a cite and release method for people faced with misdemeanor charges in North Dakota. "What this bill would do is it would allow officers…
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Hundreds of Thousands Enter Lottery System To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesotans 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Star Tribune reports 205,000 seniors signed-up for the lottery. You can pre-register…
Gov. Walz lays out 2022-23 budget proposal including tax hike on top earners
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes an over $52 billion, two-year budget with an emphasis on COVID-19 recovery. It includes tax hikes on the state's highest earners and corporations. The…
$25 Gift Cards Approved For Households in West Fargo
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- If you live in West Fargo, keep an eye on your mailbox for a gift from the city. The city commission held a special meeting Monday night to approve the COVID-19 Relief Enterprise Fund ordinance. It…
Major Development Proposed For Old Kmart Site in South Fargo
FARGO, N.D. -- The former Kmart on South University Drive in Fargo along with lot-partner Burger King could be meeting the wrecking ball. GFI Dakota Development, the property owner, and Enclave Development want to build 170 apartments along with commercial…
Salvation Army comes in shy of 2020 Red Kettle campaign goal
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army wraps up last year's Red Kettle campaign as they announce the results of their largest fundraiser of the year. With implications of the pandemic, the Salvation Army says…
Protester charged with participating in Fargo riot acquitted
FARGO (KVRR) - The first trial held in connection with last year's downtown Fargo riot has ended with acquittals. A Cass County District Court jury found 24-year-old Negasi Behre "not guilty" of engaging in…
North Dakota reports 135 new COVID-19 cases
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota health officials are reporting 4 new deaths due to the coronavirus. That brings the death toll to 1,415. A man in his 60s from Burleigh County, a man in his 60s from Cass County,…
Bill requires students to participate in sports based on sex assigned at birth
BISMARCK, N.D. - Critics of legislation that addresses gender in school sports say the proposal discriminates against transgender students in North Dakota. The bill would prohibit public schools from allowing a person to participate on a girls or boys team…
Twitter permanently bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
MINNEAPOLIS - Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that it decided to ban Lindell, who…
People confused as shelter in place alert in Fargo is sent to people across metro
FARGO, N.D. -- After a man barricaded himself inside his vehicle early Saturday morning in South Fargo, a shelter in place alert went out to people throughout the Cass and Clay counties. The Fargo…
Bill in ND Legislature would make recreational marijuana legal
BISMARCK, N.D. - A Republican lawmaker is proposing a bill to make recreational marijuana legal in North Dakota. State Rep. Jason Dockter of Bismarck says attitudes toward the drug have changed in the past…
Moorhead's mayor appointed to judgeship
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is appointed District Court Judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District by Gov. Tim Walz. It is chambered in Fergus Falls. Judd will be replacing Judge Barbara Hanson who is retiring. The district…
COVID-19 Variant From Brazil Found In Minnesota, First Documented Case In U.S.
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in Minnesota, the first known case documented in the United States. Minnesota Department of Health says the variant was found in a person who had…
Persons of interest sought in connection with Sunday shooting
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say several persons of interest are being sought in connection with a shooting Sunday at the former Community Homes complex, now called "The Arbors." Lt. Chris Helmick says police were notified by a hospital that…
Three Moorhead officers recognized for 'exceptional actions and service'
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Two Moorhead police officers have received Lifesaving Awards and another officer was given the Distinguished Service Award. In December, Officers Anastacia Hermes and Maria Bischoff overheard an emergency dispatch for a female who was not breathing.…
North Dakota Dept. of Human Services will temporarily take control of refugee resettlements
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says the North Dakota Dept. of Human Services will temporarily administer the federally funded refugee resettlement program in North Dakota to preserve in-state control after Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota unexpectedly announced…
South Dakota bill bans abortions based on Down syndrome
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has introduced a bill that would ban abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. The bill was introduced as part of the legislative session and noted that Friday was the 48th anniversary…
No new COVID-19 deaths in North Dakota, 50 hospitalized
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Dept. of Health says there were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported Monday. There are currently 1,082 active cases in the state. Fifty people are hospitalized. Cass County had the highest number of…
No spectators at this year's Beargrease sled dog race
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota’s premier sled dog race will take place on the north shore beginning next week, but this year spectators will not be part of the event. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators,…
Bill would establish flat income tax in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would establish a single state income tax rate in North Dakota. State Rep. Kim Koppelman's bill calls for a 2% percent "flat tax" based on calculations from…
Valley City mobile home fire
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – A fire caused extensive damage to a Mobile home in Valley City on Saturday, January 23rd. Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said crews responded to a fire call at 757 Viking Drive around 10:15 p.m. He…
Partnership helps make mental and behavioral services mores accessible to local families
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Two local organizations are partnering up to provide local families with resources on collaborative mental and behavioral health services. With Autism diagnosis, behavior and mental health concerns, North Dakota Autism…
Fundraiser Brings Awareness of Homeless Youth
WEST FARGO, N.D.-- A West Fargo business is helping feed more people in the community by collecting non perishable food items. The Zone Nutrition is partnering with the Golden Drive Homeless…
Early Morning Fire Destroys House in Moorhead
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A fire early this morning has destroyed a home in Moorhead. Fire crews were dispatched to the home on 1314 11 street South around 4 am. Once firefighters arrived on scene they had little time to put…
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