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Kendall Qualls To Make Second GOP Run For Governor of Minnesota

Republicans have their first contender for the 2026 governor’s race. Kendall Qualls is planning a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in St. Louis Park. It’ll be his second bid for governor after losing out on the endorsement at the GOP convention in 2022. Qualls is a former Fortune 100 executive leader and Army veteran. He also ran unsuccessfully for Congress in…

Rep. Kasper Moved From Bismarck To PAM Rehabilitation Hospital in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Representative Jim Kasper is back in Fargo and continuing to recover after experiencing a brain bleed during the legislative session. He has been in a Bismarck hospital since April 23. A statement from District 46 Republicans reveals that Kasper was moved last Thursday to PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in south Fargo. According to Kasper’s wife, Sandy,…

Gasoline prices continue to drop

FARGO (KVRR-Prairie Public) – The average price of gasoline dropped another four cents per gallon in North Dakota last week. Gas-Buddy-dot-Com says the average for regular unleaded gas is now $2.87. That’s 15 cents lower than a month ago, and 41 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest gas was priced at $2.61, while the most expensive is priced…

Jamestown Woman Accused of Child Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown woman is arrested for alleged child abuse involving a victim under 6 years old. 55-year-old Deborah Jespersen is also accused of providing early childhood services after her license was revoked. The investigation began last month when a 6-month-old child suffered a fracture of the arm while under the care of an unlicensed childcare provider….