ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — A bill passed in the Minnesota House will help manage veterans’ issues like food insecurity, homelessness and suicide prevention. The bill will allow the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) to collaborate with other organizations that support state veterans. “No one who has served our country should struggle to put food on the table or…
A file photo of Ramsey County Attorney John Choi, taken on Sept. 3, 2025. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Ramsey County authorities are investigating federal officers for potential crimes committed during Operation Metro Surge — including kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Officials with the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice have so far…
Members of the North Dakota House of Representatives participate in a special session of the Legislature on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Republican Party of North Dakota’s District 20 has selected Larimore farmer Dave Rustebakke to fill a House seat vacated earlier this year. Rustebakke has not held elected office…
A Tesla is parked in downtown Bismarck on April 13, 2026. Tesla is suing the state of North Dakota over a law that the Department of Transportation cited to reject the company’s application to open a pair of dealerships in the state. (Photo by Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Target’s bi-annual Car Seat Trade-In event returns this month. You can drop off your old car seat in the designated box at your nearby Target starting April 19. Scan the barcode on the box, then tap “Add to Target Circle Bonus” to get 20 percent off on a new baby gear purchase. The bonus will show…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its newest location on Friday in Fergus Falls. The fast casual restaurant chain is known for making bowls, tacos and burritos right in front of the customer. The Fergus Falls location on Western Avenue will also feature a drive-thru pick-up lane so you can grab that digital order without leaving…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Ethics Commission is getting out of its dingy office setting in Bismarck to hold a public meeting in West Fargo. The stop is part of the commission’s commitment to accessibility and public engagement. They are hitting the road on Friday, April 24 for a 9 a.m. meeting in the public space at West Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A motion by City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to make Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz the permanent chief, failed due to a lack of a second but in the end the process was expedited. Turnberg wanted the chief of police job posted on Tuesday, closed on Friday and then voted on at the April 27 commission meeting….
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Many Minnesota vehicle owners may be experiencing high rates to renew license plate tabs. A law passed in 2023 raised the tax prices by about 22% to provide funding for the Minnesota Department of Transportation projects. The state estimates tabs for cars older than 11 years will go down with a flat fee of $35 plus taxes,…
Courtesy: Barnes County Sheriff’s OfficeBARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) — The body of a man missing in Barnes County since last Thursday has been found in a remote area. Sheriff Randy McClaflin said Mark Korf didn’t return home last week after cutting wood at a rural location in Barnes County. Searches were conducted over the weekend. McClaflin says Korf’s body was…
