FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -The North Dakota legislature enacted a new law that allows citations to be issued to the owner of a vehicle for fleeing police. The citation is issued if the owner declines to tell police who was driving at the time of the pursuit. “I think it’s largely going to be ineffective. I think it was ill-conceived, it…
FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo police say they have detained a suspect for a reported robbery at a Wells Fargo bank in downtown Fargo Friday. Lt. Matt Christensen says Fargo Police responded to the robbery at 406 Main Ave. shortly after 1:30 p.m. A spokesperson for the department says the investigation is ongoing and more information will be provided as it…
FARGO — They rolled in under smokey skies for their first night in the Red River Valley all the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Now, the Scott Ellison band is taking to the main stage at the 30th annual Fargo Blues Festival. It’s the region’s largest Blues Festival and it’s attracting artists from around the country, including Chicago, New Orleans and…
John Bjornson, right, director of Legislative Council, speaks during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee next to Emily Thompson, center, director of the Legal Division of Legislative Council, and Allen Knudson, left, legislative budget analyst and auditor for Legislative Council, on June 26, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is adding…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s been a common refrain from educators and even parents frustrated at their child’s amount of screen time. Electronics are making it exceedingly difficult for kids to focus, especially in school. Thanks to HB 1160 – those distractions should be eliminated, starting on August 27 for the 2025-26 Fargo Public school year. “It’s also going to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The former director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the city of Fargo is moving forward with a brand-new nonprofit. Dr. Terry Hogan led the first meeting of the Unity in Action Initiative at the Fargo Public Library’s downtown branch on the evening of July 31. Dr. Hogan stressed that this initiative is not meant to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An outdoor screening of the musical favorite Mamma Mia! is coming to Broadway Square. It’ll be screened Sunday night starting at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. You’re encouraged to bring friends, lawn chairs, and blankets. The event is part of a weeklong series of Pride celebrations across the metro. Fans of Wicked will want…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) — As one of Minnesota’s first openly transgender lawmakers, State Representative Leigh Finke of St. Paul shares how she has been working to bring awareness to the LGBTQ community. Since taking office, Finke’s mission has been to provide equality laws and obtain gender affirming care for people within the state and outside of the state. As states…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Since 2023, law enforcement had to release over 1,500 people due to overcrowding at Cass County Jail. But now, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said those days are soon to be over. “So now with the new jail pod being ready to be opened here in the next two to three weeks, we want to give…
Chris Schilken, commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Commerce, speaks during a meeting of the Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency on July 30, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Department of Commerce immediately identified a cost saving Wednesday during the first meeting of the state’s DOGE task force – eliminating bonuses…
