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North Dakota Republican resolution seeks to put nominating power with party

Matt Simon, center-left, chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, speaks during an event at NDGOP headquarters in Bismarck on March 10, 2026. Others pictured, from left, are Andrea Toman, Delvin Boehm, Greg Demme and DeAnn Reed. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Republican delegates gathering in Minot this weekend are expected to…

Man gets nearly 25 years in prison for fatal stabbing outside south Fargo bar in 2024

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Lakeland, Minnesota man who fatally stabbed another man outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo nearly two year ago is sentenced to 24 1/2 years in prison. 29-year-old Michael Diedrich was sentenced in Cass County District Court for the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson of Newfolden, Minnesota. Back in January, Diedrich entered an Alford plea, agreeing…

Moorhead Coca-Cola distribution center moving to West Fargo

Moorhead Coca-Cola distribution center.MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – One of the region’s largest distributors of beverages and soft drinks is on the move. After several decades, the Coca-Cola distribution plant in Moorhead will shut down and move to a new location in West Fargo. The plant is owned by Coca-Cola High Country of Rapid City, South Dakota, which acquired the plant…

Previewing No Kings 3

The third installment of the nationwide protest will look a bit different in Fargo than it did for the first two iterations.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first two “No Kings” protests in Fargo took place out in front of City Hall. This time, it’ll be on the lawn outside North Dakota State University’s Churchill Field. Organizers say this move is purely for safety reasons, as they worry muddy conditions could be hazardous on the sloping City Hall lawn. One other development…

Legislative break needed due to a “more angry period” at the capitol in St. Paul

Lawmakers hit policy deadline before recess

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — It’s the most hectic week of the Minnesota legislative session with the deadline for policy bills to clear all of their committees as lawmakers begin a recess. Republican Rep. Steve Elkins says it’s worse than usual this year because of their late start. He says with a 67-67 tie in the House, there is relatively little…

Crookston, MN man indicted for filing false tax returns, seeking over $500,000

DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR) — A Crookston, Minnesota man has been indicted for filing false tax returns and filing false claims for refunds. According to the indictment, Philip Green filed the returns in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Each of the tax returns reported one or more false items such as wage information, tax withholdings, and child and dependent care expenses. Green…