FARGO, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg says she is considering running for mayor. In a post on Facebook, Turnberg says she’s discussing running with family and others. She says a decision whether or not to run will be made soon. Commissioner Denise Kolpack announced her candidacy for mayor Monday. She’s the second person to announce their intentions…
Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, speaks on the Senate floor on March 19, 2025. He has asked for an attorney general’s opinion on the scope of authority for the State Investment Board. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Two North Dakota lawmakers have asked Attorney General Drew Wrigley to formally weigh in on whether the State Investment Board…
FARGO (KFGO/KVRR) – Democratic State Sen. Josh Boschee is running for Fargo mayor. Boschee had been considering a run for some time and will officially launch his campaign Tuesday night. Boschee has served in the state Legislature since 2013. He says his campaign will be rooted in collaboration, listening, and shared problem-solving. City Commissioner Denise Kolpack and Army National Guard…
(AP) A Minnesota hotel that wouldn’t allow federal immigration agents to stay there this month is apologizing and saying the refusal violated its own policies. The Department of Homeland Security had accused the global Hilton hotel chain of a “coordinated” effort to refuse service to its employees. Hilton and local operators of the Hampton Inn Lakeville property released statements within…
Truth SocialWASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Donald Trump responded to Gov. Walz’ announcement with a post on Truth Social writing “the corrupt governor will possibly leave office before his time is up.” He went on to say Walz was caught redhanded “along with Ilhan Omar and others of his Somali friends stealing tens of billions of taxpayer dollars”. Trump also…
Taco John’s, FargoFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The long wait for local Taco John’s fans is over. The restaurant chain has officially returned to Fargo. Many people stopped by the re-opening of the 45th Street South location to welcome Taco John’s back to the metro. This is the first one to open in the metro since the last Taco John’s closed…
Fargo police respond to disturbance call (submitted photo)FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant after several Fargo police officers responded to a strip mall parking lot Sunday night. Lieutenant Shane Aberle says officers were sent to the 2100 block of 30th Avenue South shortly before 6:30 for a report of a disturbance with a gun. Aberle…
U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak speaks to delegates during the 2024 NDGOP convention in Fargo on April 6, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., announced her reelection campaign Monday in a video posted to social media. In the video, Fedorchak is described as someone who supports the “America first” agenda…
WOLVERTON, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Third-degree murder and manslaughter charges are filed against a Wolverton, Minnesota man involved in a shooting in Wolverton early New Year’s Day. According to court documents, 26-year-old Myron Johanson was waving a gun and pointing it at people during a party. A witness says Johanson walked up to 22-year-old Jorden Boehm, put the gun under his…
Beans are harvested in September 2025 near Hamberg, North Dakota. (Photo by Lora Wobbema/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in December announced its Farmer Bridge Assistance, a payment program to help farmers…
