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FM Diversion Project Awarded $67 million to raise portion of I-29

Federal, State, and local leaders revealed a major $67-million dollar bid to move forward with the I-29 road raise

April 9, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The F-M Diversion Project is getting the green light to start work on Interstate 29. “Moorhead and Fargo and in Minnesota and North Dakota, our river doesn’t divide us, it unites us,” Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. Federal, state, and local leaders revealed a major $67 million bid to move forward with the I-29 road raise….

Sen. Amy Klobuchar stops in Moorhead to address scams targeting seniors

Tips on how to avoid falling victim to a scam are below

April 8, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson address a problem that’s grown exponentially throughout the pandemic: scams targeting seniors. “This is on the rise once again and it could get worse,” Klobuchar said at a press conference Thursday morning. Older Americans lose an estimated $3 billion every year from financial scams, according to AARP. The…

West Fargo School Lunch Repack Pilot Program deemed a success

A total of 134 servings were repackaged and 116 were claimed

April 8, 2021

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WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The West Fargo Public School District has wrapped up a pilot program aimed at repacking leftover lunch meals and distributing them to students in need. Officials say the School Lunch Repack Pilot Program has been a big success. Over the past month, 86% of the repacked servings were claimed by students. Liberty Middle School’s food…

Feds charge St. Cloud man tied to violent boogaloo movement

April 8, 2021

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MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota man whom authorities describe as a self-proclaimed member of the anti-government “Boogaloo Bois” movement and had an interest in killing police is charged with illegal possession of a machine gun. Michael Dahlager,27, of St. Cloud, was ordered to remain in custody until a detention hearing Friday. The complaint states that Dahlager told a confidential informant he…

Vigil at MSUM honors those recently killed in Atlanta shootings

April 7, 2021

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Eight candles sat side by side at the MSUM Campus Mall Wednesday afternoon; each one representing a person whose life was recently taken during the Atlanta shootings. “It’s really bothering me and I just feel really angry towards what happened. Look at those innocent victims,” said Dr. Gongjun Shi. Shi is an NDSU research specialist and…

No vaccine, no service? Local attorney says “vaccine passports” are legal

April 7, 2021

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As COVID-19 vaccinations continue ramping up, a local legal expert weighs in on the so-called “vaccine passports.” Some businesses, universities and airlines have already begun asking customers for proof of vaccination. Labor and Employment Law Attorney Lisa Edison-Smith with Vogel Law in Fargo says businesses have the right to require vaccination proof from both customers and…

Wadena’s Tri-County Health Care celebrates National Donate Life Month

Organ donations save lives

April 6, 2021

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WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) – The walkway outside of Tri-County Health Care Hospital in Wadena may look ordinary, but to Sarah Fisher and other organ donor families those bricks hold a lot of meaning. “With this brick, I know a lot of people will know about Cameron and all the other donors that gave their life,” Fisher said holding a brick…

Vikings DB Jeff Gladney arrested in Texas for alleged assault

April 5, 2021

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DALLAS (FOX 9) – Minnesota Vikings defensive back Jeff Gladney was arrested and booked by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Monday morning following an assault accusation, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Jail records show Gladney was taken into custody at about 11:20 a.m. Monday, and released minutes later after posting bond. Gladney, 24 years old and a Texas native, started…

Death of ‘Miracle on Ice’ standout Pavelich was suicide

April 5, 2021

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Mark PavelichANOKA, Minn. – A Minnesota medical examiner says last month’s death of “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey player Mark Pavelich was a suicide. The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office in Anoka County says the 63-year-old Pavelich died of asphyxia. His body was found March 3 at the Eagle’s Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, Minn. Pavelich was undergoing treatment as part…

Three people survive cold waters of Lake Marquette after canoe capsizes

April 3, 2021

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BEMIDJI, Minn. (KVRR) — Three people were treated for hypothermia at the Sanford Emergency Department Friday afternoon after they capsized their canoe on Lake Marquette. Authorities say after the canoe capsized, all three made it safely back to shore. They were all wearing life jackets. Authorities warn that while this scenario ended well, others may not. The full statement from…