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Sen. Tina Smith Co-Authors Bill to Combat Drug Trafficking in Tribal Communities

The current laws on the books do not allow for tribal law enforcement to prosecute non-natives.

December 18, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota has introduced legislation aimed at combatting the drug trade within indigenous communities. The junior Senator from Minnesota has partnered with Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana to create the PROTECT Act. The goal is to give tribal nations more power in pursuing drug cases. Right now, tribal law enforcement is…

Native American Education Program Winter Gathering Brings Community Together

Organizers say it's one of the largest such events in the F-M area and is a great opportunity to strengthen bonds.

December 18, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Native American Education Winter Gathering took place at Discovery Middle School from 6-8 P.M. on Dec. 18th. There was food, a photo booth by Dreamcatcher Photography, face painting, a rotation of other activity stations, games, and music by DJ Birdman. Santa Claus even dropped by to hand out candy bags and take some photos with…

Textron To Indefinitely Pause Production at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls & St. Cloud

December 18, 2024

TJ Nelson,

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — A major blow for workers at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud as the company announces layoffs and the suspension of snowmobile, ATV and UTV production. According to a Securities and Exchange filing, Textron, the Cessna jet maker that owns the company, is exploring alternatives for its powersports product line. They…

Burgum staff were briefed on Badlands monument plan he called a ‘surprise’

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

The Maah Daah Hey Trailhead at Rough Rider State Park at Medora. There is a proposal to designate 11 areas along the trail as a national monument. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — In his last week as governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum lamented a “surprise national monument” by the Biden administration that he said could…

13 more GOP states sign on to oppose Standing Rock Sioux in new lawsuit over DAPL

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck ahead of a public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply and sovereign rights. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal judge this week allowed 13 more Republican-led states…

Rifle Plates Gifted To Cass County Sheriff’s Office

December 18, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff’s Office got a special invite to Scheels in Fargo to receive a gift. A donation of rifle plates was made with the partnership of Scheel’s and Shield 616, a charity focused on helping first responders. They are protective inserts that protect against rifle bullets. The Minnesota founder of Shield 616 started the charity…

Essentia Health Responds To Fosston Terminating Agreement Saying It Isn’t Going Anywhere

December 18, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FOSSTON, Minn. (KVRR) — The back and forth battle over healthcare in Fosston, Minnesota continues with Essentia Health telling the city it is staying. The city council voted last month to terminate the 2009 agreement between the city, First Care Medical Services and Essentia Health. In its response, Essentia Health asserts that Fosston can only terminate its own participation in…

Dude Dad: On Thin Ice Comedy Tour Coming to Fargo Theatre

December 18, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “Dude Dad” is coming back to Fargo. You can catch the viral sensation at Fargo Theatre on Thursday, April 24 for his “Dude Dad: On Thin Ice Comedy Tour”. The Colorado-based video creator is a father of four and husband to Heidi who taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own…

Man charged with assaulting Fargo police officers after urinating in elevator of downtown library

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Kevin Wright (Cass County Jail)FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing felony charges after allegedly fighting with officers who were trespassing him from the downtown Fargo library. Court documents say a librarian called police because Kevin Wright, 35, had urinated in the elevator. Officers told Wright he was being trespassed, but he would not leave. He was told he…

Satanist holiday display at Minnesota State Capitol: Why is it there?

December 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Holiday display created by the Minnesota Satanists at the Minnesota State Capitol. (FOX 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – The latest holiday display at the Minnesota State Capitol was created by a group of satanists. What we know: According to a permit granted by the state, the display was set up last Friday and will remain on display until next…