Author: KVRR Staff

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Pohlad family announces intent to sell the Minnesota Twins

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…

Opposing sides of property tax measure debate repeal vs. reform

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….

North Dakota tribes eligible for state grant to promote voter access

Members of the North Dakota Legislature listen as Secretary of State Michael Howe speaks on efforts to improve access to voting on tribal reservations at a Tribal and State Relations Committee at Prairie Knights Casino on Oct. 9, 2024. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)FORT YATES, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office addressed…

North Dakota among states suing feds to block staffing mandates for nursing homes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is the federal agency charged with enforcing nursing home regulations. (Photo by Getty Images; logo courtesy of CMS)(Clark Kauffman – North Dakota Monitor) The state of Iowa, where nursing homes have compiled one of the nation’s worst records for staffing-level violations, has joined 19 other states in suing the Biden administration to block…