Heidi Heitkamp, Mick MulvaneyWASHINGTON (KVRR) – Former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says she’s decided not to accept a position as co-chair of a multi-national consulting and lobbying firm. Actum LLC announced Thursday that Heitkamp, along with former White House Chief-of-Staff and Office of Management of Budget Director Mick Mulvaney will be joining the firm and be based in Washington, D.C….
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Pat Bertagnolli of Watford City to serve as executive director of Job Service North Dakota. Burgum cited his background in workforce recruitment in both the public and private sectors. Bertagnolli begins his new job on Feb. 21. He will be paid $160,000 annually. Bertagnolli replaces Workforce Safety & Insurance Director Bryan Klipfel,…
DULUTH, Minn. – Members of a drug-trafficking organization have been charged with transporting and distributing fentanyl and heroin in northern Minnesota. Duluth police say that between June and December of 2021, traffickers brought large amounts of drugs from Illinois to midlevel dealers and consumers in Carlton and St. Louis counties. Fourteen people have been arrested and warrants have been issued…
FARGO – Seven people accused of illegally entering the U.S. near the Minnesota-North Dakota border in a human smuggling case that left four dead have been released pending deportation hearings in front of an immigration judge. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officials said Thursday that six of the migrants were placed under supervision and one was released for humanitarian purposes….
Gov. Doug Burgum & Rick TabishFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov. Doug Burgum’s office is defending the governor’s relationship with the president of a company that plans to build a nearly $2 billion bitcoin mining data center near Williston. Rick Tabish has an extensive criminal background in Nevada. Tabish, of Missoula, Montana-based FX Solutions, was convicted of killing casino executive Ted Binion…
WYNDMERE, N.D (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire destroyed a home in Richland County early Thursday. County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says the fire was reported shortly before 4:00 a.m. at the residence located 5 miles southeast of Wyndmere. Two adults and three children were able to escape without injury. Lambrecht says the home is a total loss. The fire chief says…
PIERRE, S.D. – A federal judge has temporarily halted a South Dakota rule from taking effect that would have made the state one of the hardest places in the U.S. to get abortion pills. U.S. District Judge Karen Schreier granted a request from Planned Parenthood for a restraining order on a state Department of Health rule that was set to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The Postal Service is apologizing to Moorhead area residents who say they’ve been waiting several days for mail deliveries and home pickup service. “Local management is aware of delivery issues in Moorhead…and is taking steps to address the concerns,” according to spokesman Desai Abdul-Razzaaq. “We appreciate the patience of our customers and the efforts of employees…
(Minnesota State Patrol)MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Eastbound Interstate 94 was temporarily closed between Evansville and Brandon Thursday due to jackknifed semis. Drivers are being urged to slow down and travel with caution. Conditions are slippery across the region due to blowing snow and wind. Interstate 94 east of Moorhead was also closed earlier Thursday due to a jackknifed semi. The…
FARGO – A new analysis says North Dakota’s economy is showing signs of recovery and growth. The quarterly outlook report done by North Dakota State University is predicting growth for wages and salaries, as well as a growing labor force, decreasing unemployment and strong total tax collections. The previous quarterly report, which was released last August, said the state economy…
