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Petition for ballot measure on lawmaker salaries, public records withdrawn

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A petition for a ballot measure to enshrine greater transparency for lawmaker records in the North Dakota Constitution was withdrawn, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. The petition, originally proposed Friday, sought to make all lawmaker communications regarding legislative business open records. The ballot petition’s chief sponsor, Jerol Gohrick of McGregor, emailed the Secretary…

Bill proposes repeal of North Dakota immigration office amid workforce crisis

Katie Ralston Howe, director of workforce development for the North Dakota Department of Commerce, delivers remarks Aug. 21, 2024, during a Global Talent Summit at the Heritage Center. A bill in the North Dakota Legislature would eliminate the Office of Legal Immigration, which was established two years ago. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Rep. Nico…

Sen. Nicole Mitchell faces additional charge in Detroit Lakes burglary

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Senator Nicole Mitchell, of Minnesota, faces an additional charge for the burglary at her step-mother’s home in Detroit Lakes. The charge is possession of burglary or theft tools. The criminal complaint says officers found a blue crow bar at the scene. They also found “faint” pry marks on…

Former Players of Resigned Coach, Pat Johnson, Share Their Support

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On Wednesday, school administrators with Coach Pat Johnson to inform him that an internal investigation was being opened based on concerns made by student-athletes from the West Fargo United girls hockey team. Johnson then submitted his letter of resignation from both his hockey and softball coaching positions. Johnson began his teaching career in 1991, leading the…

Legislators hear testimony on library obscenity bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota lawmakers heard testimony on a bill aimed at removing media people might find obscene from public libraries and school districts. SB 2307 requires material deemed harmful to minors to be put in a place where they cannot access it. Any person found responsible for willfully displaying such material would be guilty of a class…

Officer Dotas Returns To Work 19 Months After Being Ambushed in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Police officer Andrew Dotas is back on the force. Dotas and two other officers were ambushed by a gunman on 25th Street South in July 2023. Officer Tyler Hawes and bystander Karlee Koswick were also wounded. Hawes returned to the force last week. Officer Jake Wallin was killed in the ambush. Dotas credits firefighters, who…

LIVE: Donors Needed for Pet Blood Bank

FARGO – In every show, we take a moment to remind you of the critical human blood bank shortages in our region. Now, there’s a new kind of blood need emerging, and you and your furry family members can help. The Red River Animal Emergency Hospital is starting a blood bank for dogs and cats. And to do it, they…