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Moorhead lands major federal grant to replace around 30 lead pipes

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead just landed a major grant to help remove lead pipes. Mayor Shelly Carlson says the city got a nearly $467,000 federal grant from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and MN Public Facilities Authority Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The funding will allow Moorhead Public Service to replace thirty lead service lines in the city. The lead…

UPDATE: Crookston Police say online threat made against city, not high school by 17-year-sld suspect

CROOKSTON, Minn. (KVRR: UPDATE 8:15PM) — Crookston Police are providing more details about a threat investigation at Crookston High School that resulted in an increased law enforcement presence at the school on Tuesday. They say someone got a threat on social media on Monday and didn’t report it until Tuesday. During their investigation, police identified the suspect as a 17-year-old…

Bird Strike Season Starting

FARGO — Wildlife researchers are sounding the alarm on a phenomenon that’s killing birds on NDSU’s campus, and it could be happening where you live and work, too. It’s bird strike, and it’s killed at least 60 birds on campus so far this season. The  fall migration is just beginning, and that means many migratory species of birds are on…

Man wanted in Fargo shooting arrested, police still searching for other suspect

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man wanted in a shooting last Wednesday night in Fargo has been arrested. Fargo police say 24-year-old Braden Poitra was arrested in West Fargo at about 9:00 Tuesday night by officers with the Metro Street Crimes Unit and West Fargo Police. He’s facing charges on several warrants for attempted murder, reckless endangerment, armed robbery, and aggravated…

Enrollment up nearly 4% at North Dakota public colleges, universities

Emily Thompson, director of the legal division for Legislative Council, speaks during a committee meeting on Sept. 23, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers approved draft legislation Tuesday that aims to clarify how legislators respond when a governor vetoes bills after a legislative session concludes. The move comes after confusion involving…

Board appoints former lieutenant governor to lead North Dakota University System

Interim Chancellor Brent Sanford presents to the State Board of Higher Education during a meeting at Minot State University on Sept. 23, 2025. Board members voted to appoint Sanford to the position permanently, changing the title to commissioner. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education voted Tuesday to make…

Federal megalaw to reduce state tax collections in North Dakota

Matt Peyerl, associate director for tax administration with the North Dakota Tax Department, speaks to the Legislature’s interim Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee on Sept. 23, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Tax Department estimates the state’s income tax collections will take a sizable hit as a result of federal…

Sanford doctors free to recommend acetaminophen to pregnant patients

FARGO — In the wake of President Trump’s announcement about acetaminophen and a link to autism, doctors at Sanford health say they don’t plan on changing recommending the drug to pregnant women. Acetaminophen is commonly used by pregnant women to deal with aches, pains, and also to handle fevers. Sanford Health’s Chief Physician, Doug Griffin, says what medications a pregnant…

Illegal aliens arrested in targeted operation near Black Duck, MN

U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks SectorFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Border Patrol agents have arrested three illegal aliens in what they call a targeted operation near Black Duck, Minnesota in Beltrami County. The agents are assigned to International Falls, Minnesota. On Wednesday, September 17  the agents discovered small amounts of meth wrapped in $1 bills. Those arrested are being charged with…