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Concert Series: A night of laughs with John Mulaney and special guest Mike Birbiglia at Bluestem

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — How does a night of laughs under the stars at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead sound? On Sunday, August 23, comics John Mulaney and Mike Birbiglia will take the stage. Mulaney is an award winning writer, comedian, and actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Birbiglia is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, director, and actor….

Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good

A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims…

Trace Adkins, Uncle Kracker among lineup at 2026 Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair has unveiled its 2026 Grandstand Entertainment lineup. “We are incredibly excited about the diversity of this year’s grandstand lineup,” said Cody Cashman, CEO. “From our dirt series kicking things off over the first weekend, to fan-favorite shows like Hairball and Blackhawk, to new festival-style concert nights for both rock and…

Faith leaders to lead Palm Sunday procession to North Dakota Capitol in support of immigrants

Faith leaders and community organizers meet at the Bismarck United Church of Christ on Feb. 24, 2026, to discuss the upcoming Palm Sunday Path protest march. Pictured clockwise from front are Ross Keys, Rev. Gretchen Deeg, Rev. John Muhorana, Rev. Sylvia Bull and Bill Patrie. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A pastor at a…

Former Grand Forks middle school staffer accused of sex crimes in federal court

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)–  A former staff member at Valley Middle School in Grand Forks is now facing federal charges related to a child sexual exploitation case. 31-year-old Malaun Nelson is charged with seven counts including four counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child. He is also accused of the transfer of obscene materials to minors under 16. Nelson…

Nine people displaced after south Fargo townhouse fire

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Multiple crews responded to a townhouse fire in Fargo early Tuesday morning. Battalion Chief Chris Rasmussen says the call to 4330 47th Street S. came in shortly after 1 a.m. “We got a call that there was a fire in a garage in a row of townhouses,” Rasmussen said. “Crews showed up, found the fire, extinguished it…

First of three finalists to become the next NDSU president visits the campus

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The three finalists for the next president of NDSU are visiting campus this week. First up is Dr. Marshall Stewart. He is currently executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University. The session lasted one hour and included a 20-minute presentation and time for questions from the audience, followed by a 30-minute meet and…

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., President Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security secretary, testifies during Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary late Monday, approving President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the embattled department after the firing of Kristi…

MN legislators pass bill extending deadline for in-state testing of lower-potency, hemp-derived products

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Senate has passed a bill extending out of state testing of lower-potency hemp edibles and hemp-derived consumer products. The original deadline for in-state only testing was January 1 of this year, and senators say it has resulted in a testing backlog, especially for products for medicinal use. The deadline was extended until March 31, so…

Fertilizer prices spike as war continues, which could effect the prices in the grocery stores

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From tariffs to crops, and now fertilizer. Farmers across the region are faced with having to dig deep into their wallets in order to purchase fertilizer. “We’re in very, very difficult financial times. This fertilizer price spike is not making that any easier,” said Matt Perdue, President of North Dakota Farmers Union. Fertilizer is vital for…