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ND Attorney General issues opinion on open records request of Williston school district

N.D. Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued an opinion on Thursday about whether the Williston Basin School District #7 violated the law by failing to provide records. According to the attorney’s office, the request came from a Nicole Johnson, who was asking for bid documents for the Innovation Academy renovation project that had been…

Fargo senator Kathy Hogan announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026

FARGO — Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan announced on Thursday, Jan. 15, that she will be retiring from the North Dakota Legislature at the end of her current term. Hogan was first appointed to represent Fargo’s District 21 in the state House of Representatives in 2009 and was elected to the position the following year. She served in the House…

Grand Forks teen sentenced in attempted murder case

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – One of two teens charged in an attempted murder case in Grand Forks has been sentenced. Mason Allery was charged as an adult and is sentenced to serve 10 years. The sentencing order notes he must complete and obtain a high school diploma before his release. He was convicted on five counts of attempted murder,…

Update: Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota

Protesters confront federal agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration’s massive immigration crackdown. The president’s threat comes a…

Hughes announces another run for Congress, will challenge fellow Republican Rep. Fischbach

KARLSTAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Dave Hughes is making another run for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District. The Republican plans to challenge fellow Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach for the seat. She has held it since defeating Democrat Rep. Collin Peterson in 2020. Hughes is from Karlstad, Minnesota and is a retired U.S. Air Force Major. In his announcement, he says…

DHS says ICE agent Jonathan Ross suffered internal bleeding during incident with Renee Good

Jonathan Ross/FOX 9MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good one week away, suffered internal bleeding to the torso, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed to Fox News. It is unclear how extensive the bleeding was. On the day of the shooting, federal officials said Ross was treated at…

Search for Isadora Wengel: Police ask for people in Fargo, Moorhead & West Fargo to check security camera footage

Isadora Wengel, Fargo PoliceFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are continuing to ask for help in the search for a missing West Fargo woman. Isadora Wengel, 25, was last seen by her father on December 31 near the 900 block of 3 1/2 Avenue East in West Fargo. She is 5’3″, approximately 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes….

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…

Minnesota State Lawmakers Discuss ICE Impacts on Agricultural Sector

The coalition present at the news conference warned that if enforcement actions continue in this fashion, the state could see a very noticeable hit to its food supply.

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – Many state lawmakers are concerned that ICE actions could needlessly threaten Minnesota’s agricultural production. They held a press conference in St. Paul and included speakers from Minnesota Farmers Union. They discussed how much the state relies on farming and agricultural output, and how the presence of ICE agents can interfere with employees and business operations….