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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

4 major takeaways from North Dakota governor debate

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North Dakota gubernatorial candidates, from left, Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong, independent Michael Coachman and Democratic-NPL state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn participate in a Prairie Public debate on Oct. 10, 2024. (Rick Gion/Prairie Public)Bismarck, N.D. (Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) Independent candidate Michael Coachman differed on several issues Thursday in a gubernatorial debate with Republican Kelly Armstrong and Democratic-NPL candidate Merrill…

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Crime, Local News, North Dakota News

No charges will be filed related to shooting outside Prairie Heights Church

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FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Charges will not be filed against a man who shot and killed another man outside Prairie Heights Church in West Fargo in August. A memo from assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren details the events surrounding the shooting that killed 25-year-old Austin Strom the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17. The memo says Strom, who was a member of…

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Local News, North Dakota News

110,000 acres burned; multiple agencies will investigate North Dakota wildfires

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The remaining structures of the Holte farmstead sit on 109th Avenue, between Ray and Tioga, N.D., on Oct. 9, 2024. (Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)(Jeff Beach and Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) At least three government agencies will investigate the causes of wildfires that have burned more than 110,000 acres in North Dakota in the last week. State-led investigations into four wildfires…

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Local News, North Dakota News

Wildfires cut into oil production; operators agree to some voluntary restrictions

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Oil wells continue to operate near scorched ground south of Watford City on Oct. 9, 2024. (Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)(Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota’s top oil regulator says companies voluntarily agreed to pump less oil to limit fire risk, with more production cuts possible if wildfire conditions worsen. Wildfires that began Saturday in North Dakota’s oil-producing region…

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Local News, North Dakota News

Judge denies North Dakota request to keep abortion ban in place until state Supreme Court rules

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South Central Judicial District Court Judge Bruce Romanick listens to arguments in a lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s abortion ban on Oct. 10, 2024, in Bismarck. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)(Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) A district court judge denied a request by the state Thursday to suspend his decision striking down the state’s abortion ban while the case goes to…

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Local News, North Dakota News

After a month, Fargo’s new camping ordinance going well

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FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Since the City of Fargo’s new ordinance banning camping within 100 feet of critical infrastructure or public paths went into effect last month, Fargo Cass Public Health staff have been working with the homeless to relocate them. Harm Reduction Division Community Liaison Chandler Esslinger says the response from people has been positive. Eesslinger says Harm Reduction staff…

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Local News, Minnesota News

Fire that gutted historic bar-restaurant in Minnesota lakes country not suspicious

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Stub’s Dining & Gunpowder Bar in Battle Lake after damaged by fire Sept. 16. (Eric Bolin KVRR)BATTLE LAKE, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The police chief in Battle Lake says an investigation has determined that a fire that destroyed Stub’s Dining & Gunpowder Bar last month was not suspicious. Police Chief Eric Dison says the conclusion was reached after an investigation by…

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Pohlad family announces intent to sell the Minnesota Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS (MLB/KVRR) – The Pohlad family, who have owned the Minnesota Twins for over 40 years, has announced their intentions to sell the MLB franchise. This was the statement from Joe Pohlad, the executive chair for the Twins: “For the past 40 seasons, the Minnesota Twins have been part of our family’s heart and soul. This team is woven into…

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Local News, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections

Opposing sides of property tax measure debate repeal vs. reform

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Former Fargo city commissioner Tony Gehrig and Charlene Nelson represented proponents of Measure 4 during a discussion in Hillsboro Oct. 8, 2024. (Cory Erickson/Hillsboro Banner)(Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) HILLSBORO, N.D. — To Tony Gehrig, a former Fargo city commissioner, North Dakota’s Measure 4 property tax reform proposal eliminates an unfair tax structure and stimulates growth in the state….

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