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Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman’s neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd.

May 22, 2024

Site Staff,

FILE – In this image taken from video, former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin addresses the court at the Hennepin County Courthouse, June 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. A former employee sued the city of Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, alleging Chauvin injured her when he hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee…

Expecting a lawsuit, North Dakota lawmakers estimate $1 million to defend congressional age limit

April 3, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers are expecting a legal challenge to a proposed congressional age limit, and estimate $1 million to defend the measure up to the U.S. Supreme Court, in what some observers see as a likely test case. A top legislative panel on Wednesday unanimously approved a $1 million cost estimate for the state to defend…

Businesses in area where George Floyd died sue Minneapolis

November 29, 2023

KVRR Staff,

George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business. The lawsuit, filed in mid-November in state court, also names Mayor Jacob Frey and other officials and accuses the city of not properly policing the area…

Dozens of States Sue Meta Platforms For Contributing to Youth Mental Health Crisis

October 24, 2023

KVRR Staff,

(KVRR/AP) — Dozens of U.S. states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms. A lawsuit filed by 33 states in federal court in California, claims…

Personal injury lawsuit filed against Old Broadway, two former bouncers

October 11, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Red Lake Falls, Minnesota man has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Old Broadway in downtown Fargo and two former employees. Colton Nobles claims that he was assaulted by bouncers Jeremy Dalton and Jalal Buckner outside the bar last July 23. Nobles alleges that Dalton, also known as Maddmaxx, struck him in the face with a…

Attorney: State board aiming to destroy the reputation of Northland Vapor

April 24, 2023

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – An attorney for a Moorhead retailer that sells THC products is accusing the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy of trying to destroy the company’s reputation. Last week, the Board accused Northland Vapor of selling THC syrup contaminated with mold. The Board said mold was found during a recent inspection related to an ongoing civil lawsuit against Northland…

Art professor sues after firing over Prophet Muhammad images

January 18, 2023

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. – An adjunct art professor is suing the private Minnesota university that fired her for including depictions of the Prophet Muhammad in a global art course. Erika López Prater alleges in a lawsuit that Hamline University subjected her to religious discrimination and defamation after a Muslim student objected when she included a 14th-century painting depicting the Prophet…

Romantix files emergency motion to allow it to open

December 14, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Romantix has filed an emergency motion asking a federal judge to issue a temporary restraining order by December 19 to allow the company to open its business at 74 Broadway N. by December 27. The motion claims that if Romantix is not granted the requested relief and the city finalizes the amendments as expected by December 27,…

Fargo Looks To Change Adult Establishment Regulations In Middle of Romantix Lawsuit

December 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With a legal battle over an adult bookstore’s proposed move in downtown Fargo, the city is looking to amend the municipal code when it comes to adult entertainment centers and establishments. The first reading of an ordinance to change the code definitions and regulations was held during last night’s meeting. The vote was four to one…

Fargo says Romantix has no First Amendment claim, asks judge to dismiss suit

December 6, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The city of Fargo has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Romantix, Inc., the adult entertainment company seeking to open a new store in the heart of downtown. In late October Romantix filed its federal suit against the city, alleging that Fargo’s Land Development Code (LDC) is unconstitutional and claiming the city is…