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Two tribal nations to open Minnesota’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensaries

July 30, 2023

KVRR Staff,

WHITE EARTH, Minn. (AP) — At least two tribal nations are expected to open Minnesota’s first recreational marijuana dispensaries in August as recreational marijuana becomes legal to possess and grow in the state on Tuesday. Following a council vote on Friday, the White Earth Nation in northwestern Minnesota legalized recreational cannabis and will begin selling it sometime in the first…

Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Tied To Local “Operation Speed Racer” Pleads Guilty

July 13, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The lieutenant for a Mexican Drug Cartel pleads guilty in Fargo to leading a major drug trafficking enterprise. 45-year-old Juan Sillas-Rocha of Tijuana also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in furtherance of the enterprise. He was indicted by a North Dakota grand jury way back in 2011. In September of last year after 11…

East Grand Forks Delays Recreational Marijuana In City

While the sale of recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1, it will not be legal yet in East Grand Forks

July 7, 2023

Site Staff,

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO/KNOX) – While the sale of recreational marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota on Aug. 1, it will not be legal yet in East Grand Forks. The city council on Wednesday voted unanimously in favor of a moratorium. City attorney Ron Galstad said the state law allows a city to do that for up to two years….

Marijuana Policy at Concordia College After Legal Weed Approved in MN

June 12, 2023

Aaron Walling,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — With recent changes being made to marijuana laws in Minnesota, the talk about how it will impact colleges and universities ramps up. We reached out to Concordia College, and their response was they will continue their ban on marijuana on campus. And this will apply to all students, faculty and staff on campus. A Concordia representative…

LIVE: Minnesota Legislative Recap With Sens. Kupec & Rasmusson

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session.

May 26, 2023

Site Staff,

Abortion. Gun control. Marijuana. Taxes. Education. A budget surplus. The Minnesota legislature tackled all that and more in a busy session. The legislative session wrapped up this week, and local lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are telling us how they think the big changes will impact people in our region. DFL State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead says…

Cannabis seltzer to be sold during Willie Nelson concerts, other shows at Bluestem

May 11, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR) – A new item will be on the menu during the Willie Nelson concerts later this month at the Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead. Jade Presents announced on social media Thursday that Cannabis Seltzer will be sold during Nelson’s concert and all other events during this year’s Summer Concert Series. The product is available through a new partnership with…

Horace, N.D. Man Arrested After 2-County Pursuit

May 8, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Horace, North Dakota man is jailed on a number of charges after leading Cass County deputies on an early morning pursuit. They attempted to stop 29-year-old Nikolus Schnellbach near Horace around 2:40 a.m. for speeding but he fled. The chase crossed into Clay County then back into Cass County. Schnellbach eventually stopped and surrendered in…

Jamestown Teacher Facing Drug Charges Resigns

February 28, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Jamestown School Board has accepted the resignation of Amy Tarno. The high school business education teacher and assistant volleyball coach is charged with a felony, eight misdemeanors, and a criminal infraction following a police search of her home. According to the complaint, Tarno admitted she had meth and marijuana in her basement, and she and her…

Unloaded Airsoft BB Gun Found on Student At Fargo South High School

February 22, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An unloaded airsoft BB gun is found on a student suspected of being under the influence of marijuana at Fargo South High School. A teacher tipped off the administration. In a statement from Fargo Public Schools, they say no BBs or any form of ammunition were found on the student, in the student’s possession or in…

Jamestown Teacher Charged With Drug Crimes, Placed on Leave

February 15, 2023

KVRR Staff,

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Jamestown teacher and assistant volleyball coach is now charged with a felony, eight misdemeanors, and a criminal infraction following a police search of her home. Stutsman County State’s Attorney has charged 45-year-old Amy Tarno with meth possession with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana, methadone and hydrocodone, LSD and drug paraphernalia. According to the complaint,…