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Victim identified, suspect arrested in connection with fatal shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There has been an update on a devastating event that occurred earlier this week in South Fargo. After a press conference, police confirmed the victim to be 16-year-old James Moore of West Fargo. During the press conference FPD Chief Dave Zibolski spoke and he said “We’re working with the states attorney’s office in terms of charges and…

Staying Safe In Construction Zones This Holiday Weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer season comes everyone’s least favorite season, construction season. With the 2023 road construction upon us there are a few things the NDDOT would like everyone to remember. “We recognize this weekend, it’s Memorial Day weekend coming up so it’s that busy summer travel season kicking off and we want to take time to…

Air Quality Concerns Locally As Wildfires Burn Out of Control in Parts of Canada

ALBERTA, CANADA (KVRR/FOX) — Firefighters in Alberta, Canada are dealing with out-of-control fires as a result of abnormally hot and dry weather. The wildfires have been going on for weeks and more than 10,000 people have been forced to leave their homes. There’s extensive property damage to both homes and businesses in the region. There is also a growing concern…

Minnesota Senate passes recreational marijuana bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota is poised to become the 23rd state to legalize recreational cannabis. The Democrat-controlled Senate passed a bill 34-32 and now goes to Gov. Tim Walz who says he will sign it. The bill takes effect Aug. 1 and will allow a person  21 years or older to possess up to 2 oz. of marijuana…

Law enforcement, religious leaders discuss protecting places of worship

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An event highlighting protection of places of worship took place today at the Fargo Public Library. This comes after a steady increase in hate crimes locally and nationally. U.S. Attorney Mac Schneider was a speaker along with other local federal law enforcement partner leaders. Schneider says, “If you have any tips, any criminal behavior you want…

Minnesota Lottery kicking off summer by giving away lottery tickets

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Lottery is kicking off the summer travel season this week to celebrate the new $5 scratch game Road Trip. They are giving away tickets in 35 cities throughout Minnesota, including Moorhead. The Road Trip scratch ticket art features popular roadside attractions throughout the state of Minnesota. Including Big Ole in Alexandria and the largest…

Minnesota Senate passes controversial gun control legislation

The bill passed 34-33 on a party-line vote late Friday

                      ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — After nine hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passes gun control legislation that has been strongly supported by the governor. The proposals include a “red flag law” that would allow authorities to ask courts for “extreme risk protection orders” to temporarily take guns away…