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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump

MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as an outspoken cultural conservative and the GOP’s willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump. The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO…

Staying Safe In Construction Zones This Holiday Weekend

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the summer season comes everyone’s least favorite season, construction season. With the 2023 road construction upon us there are a few things the NDDOT would like everyone to remember. “We recognize this weekend, it’s Memorial Day weekend coming up so it’s that busy summer travel season kicking off and we want to take time to…

People Speak Out On Transgender Law Stance of Fargo School Board

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The conversation got a little heated at times during last night’s Fargo School Board meeting. There was a mix of comments during the public comment period at the board meeting regarding the district’s position about a new state transgender law. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi said the district would keep students safe instead of obeying the law which…

Attorney General Wrigley releases 2022 crime report

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — According to North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, certain crimes against persons have increased, while overall crimes against persons are down five percent from 2021. He released last year’s crime stats Tuesday morning at the State Capitol in Bismarck. Reported murders have seen a 76.5% increase, from 13 to 30 cases. Negligent manslaughter and kidnappings have…

Parents of Native American basketball players file federal complaint over racist taunts at game

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The parents of two Native American players on a North Dakota high school basketball team are seeking a federal investigation into racist taunts their sons endured during a game in January. The parents of Andre Austin and Teysean Eaglestaff filed a discrimination complaint earlier this month with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…

MN Legislature Passes Massive $72 Billion Budget And Adjourned Before Monday Deadline

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — “All in favor say aye. Aye! All those opposed say no. The motion prevails the senate is now adjourned,” Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, the Democratic Minnesota Senate President, announced to thundering applause. The Minnesota Legislature put the final touches on a $72 billion state budget and adjourned for the year Monday night. Democrats celebrated enacting an…

Death sentence reduced to life in prison for man who killed UND student

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The death sentence for a Minnesota man who killed a North Dakota college student 20 years ago has been officially changed to life in prison. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ralph Erickson signed the sentence amendment for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. last week, according to court records. Rodriguez, a sex offender, was convicted in 2007 of…

Sen. Hoeven talks Farm Bill in Fargo

FARGO (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven (U.S. – R) stopped by in Fargo on Tuesday to be a part of a roundtable to discuss topics around the 2023 Farm Bill. Senator Hoeven spoke about maintaining crop insurance, ensuring support for U.S. sugar policy and making programs voluntary and farmer-friendly. However, the senator does not think the farm bill will go…