MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A new farmer-advocate group called Go Farm Connect is looking to equip the next generation of farmers for the future. While partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they plan to bring an introduction to new farmers on farm loans, grants, insurance and disaster assistance. And this isn’t just for English speaking people, as they will…
LENGBY, Minn. (KVRR) — A shot is fired during a rowdy bar fight in Lengby, Minnesota, northeast of Mahnomen. Polk County Sheriff’s Office was told about a gunshot and a dozen people fighting outside the Rockin A Bar around 1:30 this morning. They say no one was shot and they do not believe the firearm was used or was intended…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/CNN) — A lawsuit filed against a major insulin manufacturer in 2018 has been settled by the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. The victory promises stable prices for Minnesotans living with diabetes. Attorney General Keith Ellison says Minnesotans will be able to purchase insulin for $35 per month for at least the next five years. As part of…
HICKSON, N.D. (KVRR) — A house in Hickson, North Dakota has significant interior damage after a fire. It was reported around 6:40 last night. Fire departments from Horace and Kindred responded. They arrived to find the homeowner standing outside of the house with a fire raging in the kitchen. There were no reported injuries to first responders or the homeowner….
FARGO (KFGO) – Around a half-dozen people came together to help save a dog that ran into 25th Street S. in Fargo Wednesday morning. It began when a woman saw a small, dark-colored dog running loose in the Rose Creek area. As the woman was trying to contain the dog, it ran into the street. Traffic stopped and the dog…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A campaign finance watchdog organization on Tuesday filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against a North Dakota business for allegedly being a “straw donor” to a super PAC that backed Gov. Doug Burgum’s bid for U.S. president. The complaint — filed by Washington, D.C., nonprofit Campaign Legal Center — centers on a $150,000 contribution…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help families leaving homelessness feel at home in their new surroundings for Giving Hearts Day. The group Down Home provides furnishing for families moving from homelessness into permanent homes. They are hoping to raise $150,000 on Giving Hearts Day. They have $30,000 in matching donations lined up. That money would let Down Home…
SOUTH DAKOTA, (AP) – South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it. Attorneys for the Transformation Project announced the settlement Monday. The nonprofit sued last year after the state canceled the contract for a community health worker…
LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band formed in Chicago in the early 1970’s is coming to Scheels Arena. Styx will take the stage on Friday, August 30. Hear all of their hits from “Babe” to “Too Much Time on My Hands” to “Mr. Roboto”. A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. The general on-sale begins Friday at 10…
