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Fargo Couple Accuse of Child Abuse And Running Drug Trafficking Operation Out of Daycare

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo couple are facing a list of charges following a year-long investigation for allegedly operating a drug trafficking operation out of their in-home daycare. Cara and Joshua Aus are charged with several felonies for drug possession, and child abuse and neglect. Court records say Fargo Police began investigating the couple in April 2024 after receiving a…

Mega Millions $344 Million Jackpot Winner in Illinois As Game Is About To Undergo Big Changes

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mega Millions announces another big jackpot winner as the lottery game undergoes some big changes next month. A ticket sold in Illinois had all six numbers for last night’s jackpot worth $344 million. One ticket matched five numbers in Florida for a payout of $2 million. Starting April 5, sales begin for the new version of…

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President States The Future of The Economy Is Uncertain

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — The uncertainty of the future of the economy has many concerned on the impacts of what might be next for many businesses and people in the country. “The biggest concern is uncertainty about tariffs. We obviously export a lot to countries all around the world that would be affected if there are tariffs and other…

Insulin caps bill headed to North Dakota governor

Nina Kritzberger, 16, speaks before the Government and Veteran Affairs Committee in favor of an insulin cap for the North Dakota commercial insurance market on Jan. 9, 2025. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Senate on Tuesday voted 39-7 to pass a bill to cap monthly insulin costs for more North Dakotans. House Bill 1114 would limit…

Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., talks to voters through a virtual town hall meeting on March 25, 2025. (Screenshot from Fedorchak website)WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak told tele-town hall attendees Tuesday that Social Security benefits will not be cut as part of a budget proposal in the U.S. House. The virtual event was…

LIVE: Laws on Claws

ST. PAUL — There could be a new law on claws soon in Minnesota. That’s after a bill was introduced at the state legislature that would outlaw declawing pet cats. It reflects a trend of outlawing the pet surgery that a number of other jurisdictions have passed across the country, including the states of New York and Maryland.H Other nations,…

Fargo School Board Approves Dr. Cory Steiner Contract For Superintendent Position

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Dr. Cory Steiner has accepted the contract for Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools. The two year contract starts July 1 with a $220,000 salary for the first year and $225,000 for the second year. An extension is possible. The school board approved the offer on a unanimous vote. Steiner, who currently leads Northern Cass School District,…

Bill would allow courts to award restitution payments to children of victims of criminal vehicular homicide

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Senate Judiciary committee heard testimony on a bill that would allow courts to award restitution to children of victims of criminal vehicular homicide. HB 1558 would give judges the ability to award the restitution only if the parent or guardian dies. Severe, or debilitating injuries would not apply. The court would take into…

National Weather Service Presents Spring and Summer Outlook

(KVRR) — National Weather Service in Grand Forks presented its spring and summer outlook with concerns about drought conditions persisting through the next several months. The concerns come up after the cold winter months failed to produce much moisture in the form of snow. With the temperatures also being above normal in previous years, drought has increased throughout the state….