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Gov. Walz says he won’t “Bend The Knee” to federal funding cuts, talks shutdown impact on producers

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he won’t submit to the Trump administration as the White House blocks funding for Democratic-led states during the federal government shutdown. In an attempt to put pressure on Democrats and end the stalemate, the Trump administration cut funding to Democratic-led states. That included $8 billion in climate funding for states including…

Longtime National Guard commander applauds sweeping changes in military

Retired N.D. National Guard Adjutant General Mike Haugen.FARGO (KVRR) – A former North Dakota National Guard Adjutant General says it’s about time that the Pentagon shifts away from the policies of the past and refocuses on higher standards for the military. Retired Major General Mike Haugen of Fargo says he’s a strong supporter of the sweeping changes being imposed by…

SWAT arrests Grand Forks man wanted on multiple felony warrants

Ryan SchafGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) –A Grand Forks man is arrested after authorities serve a high-risk arrest warrant. Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team showed up in the 3700 block of Cherry Street for 40-year-old Ryan Schaf. He was wanted on multiple felony warrants in the county. Authorities used a chemical irritant and light and sound diversionary device to get Schaf…

Nighttime closures of I-94 in Moorhead scheduled next week for communication upgrades project

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—Starting Monday, Oct. 6, weather permitting, motorists will encounter overnight closures of Interstate 94 in Moorhead between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., as contractor crews complete the installation of the new overhead message boards, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The closures will occur one direction at a time, between 20th Street and 34th Street, starting on…

Detroit Lakes man killed after motorcycle crashed into pickup is identified

PERHAM, Minn. (KVRR) —  A Detroit Lakes man who died after crashing his motorcycle west of Perham Monday afternoon has been identified as 65-year-old Robert Stelzer. Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says he was on Fort Thunder Road and failed to stop at the intersection of County Highway 125. The motorcycle crashed into a pickup. The person who reported the…

West Fargo High School Student Detained by ICE

The student was reportedly on their way to an immigration hearing in Grand Forks.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A current student at West Fargo High School has been taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Sources say the student was on their way to an immigration hearing in Grand Forks when they were detained by officers. Their identity has not yet been made publicly available. West Fargo Public Schools said…

Former Minnesota lawmaker now serving six-month jail sentence

Nicole Mitchell (Sept. 23, 2025 media pool photo Forum Comm. via AP)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Former state senator Nichole Mitchell of Woodbury has begun to serve her jail sentence. An attorney for the ex-lawmaker says the Democrat has reported to Ramsey County Corrections in St. Paul. Mitchell was ordered to spend six months in jail with work release privileges…

Pet Connection: Meet the Bucket Kittens

FARGO — Just in time for Halloween season, these three little kittens are here to introduce themselves with a very scary backstory. They were discovered in a bucket, an entire litter, near death, and rushed in for care to Cat’s Cradle. They needed to be tube-fed, they were so small, and all but these three are still in the hospital….

North Dakota attorney general says AI a priority for next wave of criminal justice professionals

MOORHEAD, Minn. — (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said law enforcement and prosecutors need to be prepared to combat crimes committed using artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence “is not emerging, it’s here,” Wrigley said Wednesday while speaking at Concordia College in Moorhead, which is developing a criminal justice program in partnership with Minnesota State Community and Technical College…

VIDEO: Moose in Fargo; police warn people to stay away

Video Courtesy: Joey “June” BarnesCourtesy: Fargo Police DepartmentFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There’s a moose on the loose and Fargo Police Department is keeping a close eye on this unexpected visitor. This video of the animal was captured by Joey “June” Barnes near the Olive Garden area off of 13th Avenue south in Fargo. Police also posed a picture to social…