Author: TJ Nelson

Gov. Armstrong Signs Remaining Bills, Uses Line-Item Veto Impacting 24/7 Sobriety Fees

(Gov. Kelly Armstrong signs bill requiring that students not use their phones during the school day.)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed the remaining bills from the 2025 North Dakota legislative session but he has also used his line-item veto authority on portions of six bills. One of the biggest issues involves the fees for the 24/7 sobriety…

Grand Forks Man Sentenced In Latest Case of Fleeing Officers

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Grand Forks man with a history of running from officers is sentenced for fleeing from Grand Forks police in September. 37-year-old Derek Fuglem pleaded guilty to eight of fourteen counts against him including fleeing, preventing arrest and simple assault. Six counts were dismissed. Fuglem was sentenced to four years on the charges followed by…

Democrat Melissa Lopez Franzen Drops Out of U.S. Senate Race in Minnesota

EDINA, Minn. (KVRR) — Former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Melissa Lopez Franzen has ended her campaign for U.S. Senate. In a statement, Franzen says she decided to end her run after thoughtful reflection and conversations with family, supporters, and community leaders. She served ten years in the state senate but left after new legislative maps were drawn in 2022. The…

Just 30 People Get Measles Vaccine During Special Clinic At Fargo Cass Public Health

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Turnout for a special Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination clinic at Fargo Cass Public Health was lower than hoped. Just 30 people were vaccinated during the walk-in event that ran from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. It is estimated that around 800 students in Fargo are not vaccinated against the measles. The clinic was prompted by…

Fans of Politics and Architecture Will Want To Take Advantage of Summer Tours at ND State Capitol

North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — If you’re a fan of architecture or politics or both, you’ll want to take advantage of expanded indoor and outdoor tours of the North Dakota State Capitol. The guided outdoor tours are set for once a month in June, July and August and they will focus on the history of the…