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Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

December 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the planning. The move comes as President Donald Trump again on Tuesday escalated rhetoric about Minnesota’s sizable Somali community, saying he did not want immigrants from the east…

Xcel cuts electric rate increase for North Dakota customers in half

December 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Public Service Commission members Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, left, and Randy Christmann take part in a meeting in Bismarck on Jan. 8, 2025. The commission is considering a rate increase for Xcel Energy. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that…

North Dakota on track to be first in nation with 100% broadband internet access

December 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is on schedule to have high-speed internet access in 100% of the state by 2028 thanks to recently approved federal funding. The state expects to receive $6 million from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a $42 billion initiative included in the infrastructure bill passed under the Biden administration. The funding…

Doosan Bobcat suing Caterpillar for patent infringement

December 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MARSHALL, Texas (KFGO/KVRR) – Doosan Bobcat has filed lawsuits against Caterpillar in the U.S. and Europe, accusing its competitor of patent infringement. In a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Texas, West Fargo-based Doosan Bobcat is asking for a jury trial to settle alleged infringements of five patents. Those patents are for compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers,…

Walz facing criticism over fraud allegations as campaign heats up

December 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Gov. Tim Walz (D) MinnesotaST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Fraud allegations in Minnesota are drawing national attention, putting Gov. Tim Walz under scrutiny as he campaigns for a third term. What we know: An estimated $1 billion in fraud occurred under Gov. Walz’s watch, according to reports, including a story by The New York Times. A social media post…

U.S. Treasury investigating Minnesota tax dollars possibly linked to Al-Shabaab

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

@SecScottBessent/X WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/FOX9) — U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans’ tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation via social media writing it was initiated due to concerns over the management of funds under the Biden Administration and Gov. Tim Walz. He says Treasury is working…

Harry’s Steakhouse location now open in West Fargo

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

The new West Fargo location replicates the 1940s feel of Harry’s Steakhouse in Grand Forks.WEST FARGO — People looking for a steak dinner in an elegant atmosphere now need look no further than West Fargo. Harry’s Steakhouse opened it’s second location last week in the former JoJo’s. The first one is located in Grand Forks and opened in 2021. The…

Fargo’s winter warming operation at capacity in first week

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Downtown Engagement Center in FargoFARGO (KFGO) – Fargo’s winter warming plan has been operating for one week and public health officials say they have been at, or near, capacity every night. The winter warming operation at the Downtown Engagement Center (DEC) opened on Nov. 24. Holly Scott with Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) says they have averaged about 50 guests…

Pipeline developer asking North Dakota Supreme Court to weigh in on foreign Greenpeace case

December 1, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Flags from tribal nations are displayed near Cannonball, N.D., in August 2016 in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline is appealing a North Dakota’s judge’s decision not to interfere in a free speech lawsuit…

UPDATE: 88-year-old man dead after McLean County crash identified as North Dakota entertainer

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is determining whether or not to press charges against the driver of the other vehicle.

November 29, 2025

Gabriel Ostler, KVRR Staff,

Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist / YouTubeMCLEAN CO., N.D. (KVRR 8PM 11/30/25 UPDATE) — Family members have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Friday afternoon as 88-year-old Gordy Lindquist. He was known affectionately as “Crazy Fingers” for his piano playing skills and was a mainstay at the annual Norsk Hostfest celebration in Minot. According to social media posts, Lindquist…

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Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

Xcel cuts electric rate increase for North Dakota customers in half

North Dakota on track to be first in nation with 100% broadband internet access

Doosan Bobcat suing Caterpillar for patent infringement

Walz facing criticism over fraud allegations as campaign heats up

U.S. Treasury investigating Minnesota tax dollars possibly linked to Al-Shabaab

Harry’s Steakhouse location now open in West Fargo

Fargo’s winter warming operation at capacity in first week

Pipeline developer asking North Dakota Supreme Court to weigh in on foreign Greenpeace case

UPDATE: 88-year-old man dead after McLean County crash identified as North Dakota entertainer

The North Dakota Highway Patrol is determining whether or not to press charges against the driver of the other vehicle.

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