ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Millions of Minnesota families would get checks of up to $2,600 under a budget plan by Gov. Tim Walz. The direct payments, which come from the state's $17.6 billion surplus, are the centerpiece of an…
PIERRE, S.D. (AP/KVRR) -- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley say they will prosecute pharmacists who dispense abortion-inducing pills. The Republican leaders sent the warning in a letter to South Dakota pharmacists. It follows a recent…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- A North Dakota House committee has given a "do pass" recommendation to a bill designed to prevent kids under 18 from attending drag shows. Bismarck Republican Rep. Brandon Pritchard is the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) -- During the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government paid for universal free meals for all students regardless of income. With that subsidy ending this school year, some North Dakota legislators have joined those in a number of…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Jeff Wallin is named chief of the Moorhead Fire Department. Wallin was nominated by City Manager Dan Mahli and unanimously confirmed by the City Council. Council Member Deb White abstained since her son is engaged to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo organization is worried about how several bills in the North Dakota legislature will affect the LGBTQ community. "I just know North Dakota is better than what these bills…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - The Minnesota House passed a bill to codify abortion access into law on a 69-65 vote. All Republicans and DFL State Rep. Gene Pelowski of Winona voted against the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/PRAIRIE PUBLIC) – The North Dakota House has voted 49-44 to put the question of legalizing sports betting on next year’s November ballot. Fargo Republican Representative Greg Stemen said the matter should be in the hands of North…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) -- Five former Moorhead mayors attend the swearing in of Mayor Shelly Carlson and newly and re-elected council members. The election winners were all sworn in by Seventh Judicial District Judge Johnathan Judd, a former mayor of…
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) - House and Senate DFLers announce a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older and expunge pot related convictions. Author of the House bill, State Representative Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids, explains…
