MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The Minnesota trial for three ex-Minneapolis police officers charged in the death of George Floyd is going to be delayed until next year. That step has been taken so the former officers can face federal civil rights charges in court first. Those federal charges offer the potential for stronger sentences, including the possibility of life in prison….
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — A recreational marijuana bill is expected to pass in the Minnesota House Thursday in a full floor vote. The bill aims to legalize and regulate cannabis for adult use in the state. If it becomes law, Minnesotans 21 years and older would be allowed to buy, have and use marijuana. The bill also calls for expunging criminal…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Two Minnesota counties in the Red River Valley have some of the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the state. According to the Minnesota Dept. of Health, just 31% of Clay County’s residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine. In Wilkin County, it’s 30%. Among residents 16 and over, 40% of Clay County residents…
Derek ChauvinMINNEAPOLIS – A judge has found aggravating factors in the death of George Floyd, paving the way for a longer sentence for former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was convicted in April on murder and manslaughter charges. He’s scheduled to be sentenced June 25. Under Minnesota sentencing guidelines, he would have faced a presumptive sentence of 12 1/2 years…
THE WHITE HOUSE: — President Joe Biden praising Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the state’s success in getting COVID-19 vaccines into arms. During a virtual roundtable on vaccines, President Biden told Walz, “I think you’re responsible, I know you are, for saving thousands of lives.” More than 60% of Minnesotans 16 and older have the vaccine, one of the highest…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — At least 400 neighborhood input surveys have been mailed out to residents and business owners in Moorhead. The City is considering an accelerated work schedule for the Southeast Main 20th, 21st Street Underpass project. Based on current progress, the BNSF bridge over Southeast Main Avenue would be completed in October and the permanent BNSF track would…
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Moorhead’s City Council has decided to put the company that does aerial spraying for mosquitoes on retainer. The fee to secure Airborne Custom Spraying of Halstad, Minnesota is $12,000. That money would count toward the spraying cost which runs around $28,000 per application if the city council decided to go ahead and spray later in the summer….
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After decades of serving up pies, Duane’s House of Pizza has closed its Moorhead location. “It’s my wife and I’s favorite pizza. It definitely has that local and unique taste,” Duane’s customer Jordan Johnson said. After serving the community for 64 years, Duane’s House of Pizza has closed its Moorhead location. The business made the announcement…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This week, Minnesota hit 60% of its eligible population getting at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That amounts to more than 2.6 million Minnesotans with at least one dose and 2.1 million who have completed their vaccine series. Among older populations, about 88% of people age 65 and older have received at least one…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police are warning other taxi drivers to be aware of their surroundings. Authorities are urging all taxi, Uber and Lyft drivers to keep their eyes open for any suspected activity. If they don’t feel safe, they’re asked to call 911. If possible, the drivers can request more information from police dispatchers or the app and have…
