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$232 million in upgrades to Minot Air Force Base missile systems included in Defense budget

Col. Ty Cisneros, division chief for Air Force Global Strike Command, speaks during a North Dakota Nuclear Triad Symposium in Minot on April 28, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Minot Air Force Base could see hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure investment over the next few years as the Department of Defense…

In his final State of the State, Walz says Minnesota remains strong despite losses and Operation Metro Surge

    ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Walz says Minnesota has been through tremendous grief, tragic losses and Operation Metro Surge, but the state of the state remains strong. He delivered his final State of the State address at the capitol building in St. Paul. He touted his list of accomplishments from free school meals, to investments in housing and…

Cass County School Resource Deputy to be awarded regional Exceptional Service Award

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Cass County School Resource Deputy has received the honor of the regional Exceptional Service Award for his service. Joseph Koerber has been stationed at Kindred Public Schools for the last six years. In his time working for the school, he has been a person many students have looked up to. With names like Officer Jay-Jay…

Moorhead Spuds speech team nabs 10th consecutive Class AA state championship

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s a Spud speech dynasty in Moorhead. Last Friday, the high school speech team secured its 10th consecutive MSHSL Class AA State Championship at Park Center High School. The Spuds delivered a powerhouse result team score of 70 points, finishing nearly 30 points ahead of runners-up Lakeville North and Apple Valley. Those schools tied for second…

Final phase of 32nd Avenue construction underway

Construction Barrel located at the intersection of 32nd Avenue and University Drive South. 4/28/26.FARGO — Work is well underway on the final phase of road construction on 32nd Avenue South in Fargo. This year, the construction is focused east of University Drive, with work also being done on 15th Street South and stretching to the Red River. Construction crews will…

Edgeley, ND business owner accused of assaulting and firing shots at man in late March

EDGELEY, N.D. (KVRR) — An Edgeley, North Dakota business owner is charged with multiple counts, including attempted murder, after firing shots at a man. Court documents show the incident involving Kelly Steffes happened in late March at Steffes Excavation and Trucking. The victim had stopped to drop off the rest of his ex-girlfriend’s belongings when he says Steffes fired a…

Longtime Clay County Commissioner will not seek reelection

Kevin CampbellMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Kevin Campbell, a Clay County commissioner who has spent more than three decades in public service, says he will not seek reelection. Campbell tells KVRR Local News that he will step down from the board when his term ends in December. “I’m not getting any younger, it’s time for new blood,” the 72-year-old Campbell said….

Trump signs resolution to lift mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters watershed

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has lifted a federal ban on mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, clearing the way for a South American company eyeing the region’s precious metals to begin applying for permits. Environmentalists fear the move will create a precedent for wiping out other protections for public lands across the country. Twin Metals Minnesota…