SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR Archives

Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy dies

December 26, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy has passed away. The longtime democrat died Christmas day. She recently suffered a stroke and was about to enter hospice care. Murphy made history as Minnesota’s longest-serving female lawmaker and the second-longest serving lawmaker overall. Senator Amy Klobuchar released a statement and said, “Mary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated…

Protesters detained outside of Sen. Klobuchar’s office in Minneapolis

July 25, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Protesters were detained after blocking traffic outside of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office. Her office is in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis. Police say they were called to a large protest gathering around 4:30 Wednesday, Traffic was blocked in both directions on Washington Avenue until early evening. More than twenty people were cited for failure to…

Klobuchar, local law enforcement discuss new FEND off Fentanyl Act

April 26, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and members of law enforcement held a press conference Friday to discuss the new FEND off Fentanyl Act. The act places sanctions on cartels and companies that manufacture precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl. It also requires social media companies to report any drug deals on their platforms to local law…

Supreme Court striking down Roe V Wade puts pressure on Red River Women’s Clinic

The Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade six to three sends shockwaves throughout the country impacting millions.

June 24, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Supreme Court overturning Roe versus Wade six to three is stirring up emotions of people on both sides of the aisle. Social media is flooded with comments expressing strong emotions. People are angry, excited, surprised and scared. Protests and rallies broke out nationwide, here locally a rally was held in front of the Federal Courthouse…

Fargo Moorhead Diversion Project gets $437 million

The final domino has fallen Sens. John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar helped secure the final four hundred and thirty seven million dollars in federal funds for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project.

January 21, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- This is a huge impact, I mean this is first in the nation project, P3 major public works partnership that’s really going to be a model for the country,” said North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. “A new way of doing business right, with the public private partnership, “this is going to be the first “This is huge…

Following cancer diagnosis, Sen. Klobuchar introduces legislation promoting preventative health care

October 28, 2021

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WASHINGTON (KVRR) — Following her own cancer diagnosis, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is introducing legislation to promote preventative health screenings. “I am sharing my story to call attention to the fact that many people have been delaying routine exams and screenings because of the pandemic,” she said Thursday. “I know that because I delayed mine.” Klobuchar was diagnosed with breast…

Labor activists hold rallies at four senators’ offices to gain support for Pro Act

. We came here to tell you that it's good for all Americans, all working people in this country, union or not."

July 21, 2021

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. & MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Community activists are fighting for a change to labor laws in Minnesota and North Dakota. After receiving support from Minnesota Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, community activists are asking North Dakota Republican senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven to join forces and stand with the working people. “Speaking about basic working…

Sen. Klobuchar expects to hear if Canadian border is opening up soon

July 14, 2021

Aaron Walling,

U.S. & CANADA (KVRR) — As COVID-19 restrictions ease up across North Dakota and Minnesota the question remains on when Canada will open its border. The northern neighbor has only allowed essential travelers to enter the country. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says an announcement is expected within the next week. She has been working alongside 15 other senators to push…

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

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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…

Klobuchar, McCain host virtual “Minnesota Women for Biden”

Klobuchar and McCain discussed why they think Biden is the best candidate for women, veterans and working families.

October 21, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Cindy McCain connected virtually to hold a Minnesota Women for Biden virtual event. The two talked about why they thought Joe Biden would be the president for all Americans. That included talking about his support for veterans, women and working families. Klobuchar also said she is confident Biden is the candidate that…