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Federal election bill not expected to affect North Dakota

Voters cast ballots at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal election security bill gaining traction in Congress wouldn’t affect North Dakota if it passes, according to the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. The SAVE America Act, as currently written, would require every…

Concert Series: Two state-named bands are heading our way with Alabama and Kansas

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Alabama has been on the road for over 50 years and now they are coming back to North Dakota. You can catch the country legends along with Exile on Friday, April 17 at Scheels Arena in Fargo. The public on sale for tickets begins at 10 a.m. on Friday at Ticketmaster.com. From “Carry On Wayward Son”…

Help at a Hard Time for Giving Hearts Day

FARGO — It’s one of the toughest times of life for any family to grapple with. And this year, the regional hospice nonprofit Hearts in Action is asking for your fundraising help to keep their mission of keeping sick folks comfortable at home going strong, ahead of Giving Hearts Day. It was known for forty years in our region as…

The Fargo Air Museum makes Valentine’s cards for veterans

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Air Museum is making Valentine’s cards for veterans ahead of the holiday. People were invited to come to the museum to make a Valentine’s card for veterans to show their appreciation and support. The cards range from the creative to the sentimental and have words of encouragement. This is the first year the museum has…

UPDATE: Gov. Walz signals I.C.E. surge could end soon in the Twin Cities

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX) — Gov. Tim Walz says Trump Administration officials are talking days, not weeks and months of the ongoing I.C.E. occupation in the Twin Cities as he says small businesses are struggling. “I spoke with Tom Homan yesterday, spoke with Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff this morning. We’re very much in a trust but verify…

Dalton, MN woman accused of taking almost $300,000 from mother with dementia

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KBRF/KFGO) – A Dalton, Minnesota woman has been arrested for stealing nearly $300,000 from her mother with dementia. Otter Tail County prosecutors say Debra Goodhart, 59, withdrew over $256,000 from her mother’s bank account last year. Goodhart has been charged with financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and theft. Goodhart was her mother’s primary caregiver and controlled…

Farmers face greater risk with planting insurance option removed

FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota farmers will be without a key federal crop insurance option this year as they prepare for spring planting. As part of federally subsidized crop insurance, farmers are insured when the weather prevents them from planting a crop. If the farmer can’t plant, they can collect on that part of the insurance policy, known…