Clockwise from bottom left, Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, Superintendent Kirsten Baesler, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, and Shane Goettle participate in a work group during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept. 26, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) The state should not fund school choice programs at the expense…
From left, state Reps. Bernie Satrom and Mitch Ostlie and state Sen. Cole Conley, all Republicans of Jamestown. (Photos provided by the Legislative Assembly)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Three Republican lawmakers from District 12 plan to bring legislation during the 2025 legislation session to require the state to publish all investments of Legacy Fund money online. The…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A man is facing charges after a crash around noon Sunday on I-29 at the I-94 junction in Fargo. The Highway Patrol says a vehicle traveling south on I-29 cut across all southbound lanes, entered the west ditch, drove through the DOT fence, and drove across 38th Street South. The vehicle continued as it drove through a…
MILNOR, N.D. — Two people are seriously hurt, one with Life-threatening injuries, after a three-vehicle crash in Sargent County, North Dakota Sunday night. The Highway Patrol says the crash happened seven miles east of Milnor, shortly before 8 p.m. A Toyota Avalon and a GMC Terrain were eastbound on Highway 13 when a Nissan Altima coming the other way pulled…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As Halloween approaches, people came out to support local artists offering up some spooky pieces. Parachigo and Lunatique Boutique partnered to put on their “Goth Market” in downtown Fargo Sunday, offering up a haunting atmosphere to accompany the artists’ ghostly works. They had paintings featuring horror icons, custom jewelry and even tarot card readings on offer….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A local board game developer is showing off his take on the classic tabletop role-playing games during playtesting at Paradox Comics. Dustin Mckay has been working on Demayth for over 10 years. It started as a way to apply rules to the imaginary games he played as a child, and has evolved from there. The game…
AYR, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a crash between a semi hauling gravel and a train. It happened Saturday morning just northwest of Ayr. The patrol says a 36-year-old man driving the semi was headed east on Cass County 4 and did not see the crossing arms. Visibility was near-zero at the time due to dense…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Police in Moorhead are investigating another shooting incident but this time no one was hurt. Saturday afternoon around 1, they were sent to the 3600 block of 39th Street south for a shooting. Officers arrived to learn that nobody has been hit by the gunfire. They say the suspect and victim know each other and has…
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left and the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota 31-29 on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss…
Andrea Pfennig, government affairs director for Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce, speaks during an event announcing the formation of Keep It Local, a coalition opposing a ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota, at Jaycee Centennial Park in Bismarck on June 20, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) — Rick…
