Author: TJ Nelson

Statewide North Dakota Primary Election Turnout Just 20%

Former TV News Anchor Wins Seat on Fargo Commission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another North Dakota primary election is in the books and with it just 20% voter turnout statewide. That is near average during presidential cycles but down 7% from 2020 when there was an increase in mail-in ballots due to the pandemic. The North Dakota GOP says it trusts Republican voters and will place its full support…

Sen. Hoeven Encourages Action on Farm Bill as Framework is Released

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A framework has been released for the ongoing farm bill negotiations. Sen. John Hoeven says it strengthens the farm safety net, improves crop insurance affordability, expands producer access to credit and keeps conservation programs voluntary and farmer-friendly. It also increases premium subsidies for the Supplemental Coverage Option to 80% and raises the top coverage level to…

Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

Teen Changes Plea and is Sentenced For Setting Teen On Fire Last February

Lance TylerSARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Forman, North Dakota teen reaches a plea deal for setting another teen on fire in Sargent County in February. 19-year-old Lance Tyler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment on Tuesday. He was initially charged with felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Tyler was sentenced to 33 days in jail and given credit…

Fedorchak Responds To Fake Texts Claiming She Dropped Out of U.S. House Race

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A fake text message sent out to voters claimed Julie Fedorchak had dropped out of the U.S. House race but that is far from the truth. The text used media clips from when Fedorchak withdrew from convention voting during the North Dakota Republican State Convention in April. The party ended up endorsing Alex Balazs. North Dakota…

Bail for Fargo Murder Suspect Set at $1 Million

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bail is set at $1 million for the Fargo man who told officers that he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet. 61-year-old Randall Duffy made his first court appearance in Cass County Court. He is charged with murder and domestic violence. Court records show Duffy called police just before noon on Saturday…