CNN — USA Hockey announced Sunday it will require the use of neck laceration protection for all junior hockey players beginning August 1 – a decision coming three months after a player died from a skate to the neck. “Safety is always at the forefront of our conversations and the action of our Congress today reflected that,” said USA Hockey president…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — The Office of Cannabis Management indicates that Minnesota will need at least 381 cannabis dispensaries to meet guidelines approved under state law. That is the agency regulating marijuana policy in Minnesota. It is the first estimate of how many dispensaries could eventually be licensed in the state. Officials say the state legislature could decide to increase…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will unveil his infrastructure funding proposal for the 2024 legislative session that begins in just under a month. The governor could propose to pay for infrastructure projects either with traditional bonding, where the state borrows the money, or by using part of the budget surplus, or a combination of the…
FARGO, N.D., (KVRR)- A blizzard occurring at the international border may cause problems for the rest of North Dakota and Minnesota. National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for multiple counties in north-eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota until 6 pm. After this event, arctic air is expected to come into the area dropping temperatures and causing very cold wind…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Former Speaker Kurt Daudt says he is resigning from the Minnesota House of Representatives. The republican say it will be effective February 11th. He represents District 27B which includes the communities of Saint Francis, Princeton, Zimmerman, and other parts of Sherburne, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Anoka County. He previously served Districts 17A and 31A. He…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota is releasing new laws at the start of 2024. The state is unloading the largest tax-cut package in state history including cuts for social security tax for couples under the 100,000 dollar threshold. If you’re a renter, tenants will have more rights. Landlords need to give notice before entering apartments, a 14-day eviction notice,…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Seasonal Affective Disorder also known as SAD is most common during the fall and winter months. “So seasonal affective disorder is often what people describe as this condition but in psychology psychiatry we essentially say it’s a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder that has a seasonal component to it.” Said behavioral psychologist at Sanford Health…
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (KVRR) – Molly Yeh opened her first restaurant, Bernie’s in East Grand Forks last Fall named after her daughter. A full service restaurant, an all-day café, are inside the building along with a market to purchase goods. “I look at Bernie’s as a love letter to the Midwest. It is my way of showcasing everything I…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and local legislators hold a public forum in Moorhead to discuss what it takes to afford their lives. State Senator Rob Kupec, and State Representatives Heather Keeler and Jim Joy were in attendance with Ellison at Bright Sky Apartments. During the forum people broke off into small groups and discussed what…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The New Hulu Documentary We Live Here: The Midwest features some local talent. State Representative Heather Keeler of Moorhead and her family were featured in the documentary. The show highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who have to overcome discrimination and are attempting to establish lives in their communities throughout the Midwest. Keeler was elected…
