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Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

LIVE: Goat Yoga

Wellness and cute critters? We're not maaa-aaad about it.

FARGO — Do you want to get someone’s goat this weekend? Now’s your chance. Of course, you’ll have to give it back afterward. But you could get some serenity for yourself, while you’re at it. They’re doing goat yoga in Dilworth at the Rail District, courtesy of That’s the Dream Farm and Yuj Yoga. And they gave the Morning Show…

Teen Changes Plea and is Sentenced For Setting Teen On Fire Last February

Lance TylerSARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Forman, North Dakota teen reaches a plea deal for setting another teen on fire in Sargent County in February. 19-year-old Lance Tyler pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment on Tuesday. He was initially charged with felony aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Tyler was sentenced to 33 days in jail and given credit…

It’s a First! Baby Bison Born at Red River Zoo

  FARGO — The Red River Zoo has a brand-new bouncing baby bison named “Fargo”, the first in the zoo’s history. The zoo posted the birth announcement via Facebook, saying the baby was born to mom Marge. Marge came to the zoo from the Wind Cave National Park in 2021. She’s part of the zoo’s conservation herd, along with bison…

Three new members joining Fargo School Board, one incumbent returning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are nine candidates for four open seats on Fargo School Board. Kristin Nelson, Allie Ollenburger, Jason Nelson and Nikkie Gullickson, the incumbent, have came out on top for the election. Terms are for four years. The winners will be seated on the board at the July 9th meeting. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Politics…

Younggren, Gast advance to general election

FARGO (KVRR) – Cass County prosecutor Ryan Younggren and Daniel Gast were the top two vote-getters in the race for a judgeship in the East Central District Court. Younggren received 12,302 votes. Gast received 3,602 votes and Scott Diamond who garnered 2,978 votes. Younggren and Gast will compete for the post being vacated by Judge John Irby, who announced in…

Julie Fedorchak Wins GOP Primary Race for U.S. House

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) –Longtime public utilities regulator Julie Fedorchak finished first in a rambunctious GOP race for the House seat Rep. Kelly Armstrong will vacate. Each will be in a commanding position for the November general election in the conservative state. Armstrong, who currently occupies North Dakota’s lone House seat, beat Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed…