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LIVE: Festive Fall Foliage

MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK, Minn. — With the sudden change to cooler weather, conditions are just right to hit major fall color through our parts of Minnesota soon. And at Minnesota’s Maplewood State Park, the fall foliage is just starting to show hints of the overwhelming display of color to come. Park rangers there say within days of this cool weather,…

Department of Labor orders Soo Line to pay railroad employee $200,000 in whistleblower case

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A federal whistleblower investigation has found a railroad company illegally retaliated against and terminated a claims representative who reported an injury, discussed safety concerns with their supervisor and filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated a complaint filed by an Enderlin-based employee of Soo Line Railroad…

Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it

A tractor works in a farm field near Medina, North Dakota, on May 16, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — Sweeping legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the farm bill passed unceremoniously at…

Coachman wants constitutions to guide government, not other way around

Michael Coachman (Courtesy of the candidate)Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota independent gubernatorial candidate Michael Coachman favors a hands-off approach to government and plans to use the state and federal constitutions as guiding principles for policies. “Our plans are already laid out on what the government shouldn’t do and what they should do,” Coachman said. “If it doesn’t support…

Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz have used their time on the debate stage to focus the bulk of their attacks not on one another, but on those at the top of their rival tickets. Republican…

Clay County Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for New Detox Facility, DMV

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Withdrawal Management/ Detox Facility & DMV. The facility will hold up to 32 people which is two times more than the county facility. As the number of beds that are needed are high across the state of Minnesota, this will gradually decrease the need. Patients will…

Cramer and Christiansen to Debate in U.S. Senate Race Wednesday Night

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate between North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and his Democratic opponent Katrina Christiansen is planned for Wednesday night. Prairie Public will air the debate at 7 p.m. Christiansen has just released polling data claiming to cut Cramer’s lead to just 9% with Cramer at 49% of likely voters to Christiansen’s 40%. The poll by…

Concordia College To Continue Offering Free Tuition Program For Those Who Qualify

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…