Author: Jim Monk

Update: Cramer says Biden plan to erase student loan debt is a “stunt”

WASHINGTON – President Biden has announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans – and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Biden announced in a Wednesday tweet that borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year, or families earning less than $250,000,…

Parents of Minnesota teen suing after he was sexually assaulted with plunger

PROCTOR, Minn. – (KVRR-FOX 21) – The parents of the teenage boy who was sexually assaulted with a plunger at Proctor High School last year are suing the school district, the coaches, and the superintendent. The lawsuit is on a federal level. The parents are suing the Proctor school district, the superintendent John Engelking, the football coach Derek Parendo, and…

Fargo mayor has COVID-19, recovering at home

Mayor Tim MahoneyFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Mayor Tim Mahoney has COVID-19. A city spokesman confirmed to KFGO News that the 73-year-old Mahoney tested positive late Friday. He experienced strong symptoms at the onset, especially over the weekend. Mahoney is using Paxlovid in his recovery at home and is feeling better. He is still conducting city business over the phone and through…

Lawyers argue to delay North Dakota law banning abortion

Red River Women’s Clinic, MoorheadBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/Prairie Public) – Attorneys for the Red River Women’s Clinic have asked a North Dakota judge for a temporary restraining order, to prevent the state’s anti-abortion law from taking effect next Friday. The law outlaws abortions in North Dakota, except in case of rape, incest or when a mother’s life is threatened.  The “trigger” law…

Fire damages Dilworth apartment building

DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – No injuries were reported in a fire in an apartment building in Dilworth. Fire departments from Dilworth and Moorhead responded to the call just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at 603 1st Avenue Northwest in Dilworth. Clay County Sheriff and Dilworth Fire Chief Mark Empting says first arriving crews found smoke coming from out of apartments on…

Fargo School Board President recommends reinstating Pledge of Allegiance

FARGO (KVRR) – Following “significant negative local and national feedback,” the Fargo School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 18 to consider reinstating the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of board meetings. The board voted 7-2 last week to discontinue reciting the pledge at the beginning of meetings. The board had been regularly reciting the pledge…

City resolves Fargo townhome dispute with Roers construction

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – It appears the months-long squabble over the Roosevelt neighborhood townhome project in north Fargo has been resolved. The city has negotiated a final settlement with Roers Construction that will allow the building of seven townhomes that were supposed to be completed by the end of last year. It’s part of the Newman Center Project near the NDSU…

Van, horse-drawn carriage collide in Polk County

MCINTOSH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a collision with injuries between a cargo van and a horse drawn carriage near McIntosh, Minnesota in Polk County. Sgt. Jesse Grabow says seven people were in the carriage, including a three-year-old and a five-year-old. The buggy was driven by an 18-year-old.  The extent of injuries are not known. The crash…