ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill whose authors say would eliminate state sales tax on school supplies. The tax would be removed from such items as binders, calculators, tape, chalk and crayons among several other items. While those in favor of the bill touted its ability to relieve taxes on working families, those opposed to the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski admits the department made a few mistakes in the case of Angela Lipps. And he says they are continuing to look into what went wrong. “It really requires additional investigative work on our part. Both in terms of Ms. Lipps, but also some of these other folks who have come to…
LISBON, N.D. (KVRR) – A former state representative for District 24 in Valley City has died. North Dakota Legislative Council says 90-year-old Ralph Metcalf died Saturday at the Veteran’s Home in Lisbon, a project that he championed while in the legislature. The Democrat served in the state legislature from 1998 to 2012. He also served for 42 years in the…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — How does a night of laughs under the stars at Bluestem Amphitheater in Moorhead sound? On Sunday, August 23, comics John Mulaney and Mike Birbiglia will take the stage. Mulaney is an award winning writer, comedian, and actor best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Birbiglia is an Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, director, and actor….
A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair has unveiled its 2026 Grandstand Entertainment lineup. “We are incredibly excited about the diversity of this year’s grandstand lineup,” said Cody Cashman, CEO. “From our dirt series kicking things off over the first weekend, to fan-favorite shows like Hairball and Blackhawk, to new festival-style concert nights for both rock and…
Faith leaders and community organizers meet at the Bismarck United Church of Christ on Feb. 24, 2026, to discuss the upcoming Palm Sunday Path protest march. Pictured clockwise from front are Ross Keys, Rev. Gretchen Deeg, Rev. John Muhorana, Rev. Sylvia Bull and Bill Patrie. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A pastor at a…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)– A former staff member at Valley Middle School in Grand Forks is now facing federal charges related to a child sexual exploitation case. 31-year-old Malaun Nelson is charged with seven counts including four counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child. He is also accused of the transfer of obscene materials to minors under 16. Nelson…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Multiple crews responded to a townhouse fire in Fargo early Tuesday morning. Battalion Chief Chris Rasmussen says the call to 4330 47th Street S. came in shortly after 1 a.m. “We got a call that there was a fire in a garage in a row of townhouses,” Rasmussen said. “Crews showed up, found the fire, extinguished it…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The three finalists for the next president of NDSU are visiting campus this week. First up is Dr. Marshall Stewart. He is currently executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University. The session lasted one hour and included a 20-minute presentation and time for questions from the audience, followed by a 30-minute meet and…
