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North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding

U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., discusses the $199 million awarded to North Dakota from the federal government as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. At left is Gov. Kelly Armstrong and at right is Interim Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and…

Prosecutor calls on the public to submit Renee Good shooting evidence

Protesters confront federal agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has called on members of the public to send any video or other evidence in the fatal shooting of Renee Good directly to her office. Moriarty said Friday that although her office…

Man dies in house fire near Ulen, Minnesota

Ulen house fire 1/9/2026 ULEN, Minn. (KVRR) — The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Ulen Fire Department responded to this residence early this morning for a reported structure fire. “So about 10:14 am emergency personnel were dispatched to a report of a structure fire here. We were informed that there was one individual that was in the house. There was…

Detroit Lakes woman dies after shark attack in Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands Police Dept.ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands (KVRR) – A Detroit Lakes woman died after she was attacked by a shark in the Virgin Islands. According to the Virgin Islands Police Dept., 56 year-old Arlene Lillis lost an arm in the attack before she died from her injuries. The attack happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Dorsch Beach, a popular…

ICE protests continue in Minneapolis day after woman is fatally shot by ICE agent

Hundreds of people march along Lake Street Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 to protest the ICE killing of Renee Good, 37, in south Minneapolis the previous day. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota Reformer) — At a protest Thursday in the neighborhood where an immigration officer killed Renee Nicole Good Wednesday, Omar Dasea-Torres said he joined the demonstration even though he…

Jahner seeks 2nd term as Cass County sheriff

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner is running for another term. Jahner is completing his second, four-year term. Jahner, a long-time deputy who succeeded Sheriff Paul Laney, says he’s deeply honored and grateful to serve the community as sheriff. If reelected, he says he’d continue to build upon a foundation of forward-thinking leadership, foster collaboration and provide a…

Powerline developers ask North Dakota agency to trump local ordinances

Jason Weiers, right, of Otter Tail Power, testifies Jan. 8, 2025, before the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a powerline siting permit. At left is PSC chair Randy Christmann. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances…

New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors

Greg Kasowski, executive director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota, announces a new initiative to raise awareness about child abuse and exploitation at a Jan. 8, 2026, press conference. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile…

Committee advances security measures for North Dakota lawmakers facing ‘a different world’

Col. Daniel Haugen and Lt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, North Dakota Highway Patrol, gave lawmakers a confidential briefing on capitol and personal security during a committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law…