GRAND FORKS, N.D. — He’s named after a planet that’s pretty far distant from ours. But little Jupiter the Malamute/shepherd cross wants nothing more than to be as near to you as possible, at all times. The volunteers at Journey Home Animal Rescue say the year-old puppy has only been with them a few short weeks, but he’s already settling…
Melissa Klocke-Joyce, program coordinator for the ND250 Commission, stands next to a replica of the Liberty Bell at the North Dakota Heritage Center on Dec. 22, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Events, concerts, community initiatives and educational opportunities will headline a year of celebration in North Dakota for the 250th birthday of the…
Joe Morrissette, director of the Office of Management and Budget, gives a presentation on the March budget forecast to members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees on March 13, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A total of 17 North Dakota government agencies are taking part in a voluntary employee buyout program as…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is running for mayor. Piepkorn says he’s running because the city has serious issues. “The main one is our Moody’s downgrade, our financials for the City of Fargo – we need to reduce some spending quickly,” Piepkorn says. “Right now, that’s not happening. Instead, they’re proposing raising more taxes. So, that’s my…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed case of measles in Pembina County. It is the second measles case reported in North Dakota in 2026 and the first from Pembina County. The person was unvaccinated and likely acquired the infection within the state. They reported no recent out-of-state or…
DULUTH, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s office and Duluth police say two shootings Tuesday are believed to be connected. Officers first found 33-year-old Darius Handy of Duluth dead from gunshot wounds. Police say he was shot by a suspect firing from a vehicle while Handy was stopped at an intersection. About five hours later, a sheriff’s deputy…
White House border czar Tom Homan holds a news conference at the Bishop Whipple Federal building in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expected Operation Metro…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senior citizens in North Fargo are celebrating after one of their key community spaces was given a new lease on life. Broadway Station, operated by the Fargo Park District, looked almost certain to close in the near future, as its lease expires in August of this year. However, the local residents who regularly go to the…
Hubbard Co. Sheriff Cory AukesPARK RAPIDS, Minn. (KVRR) — Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes announces that he will not seek a fifth term. In a statement, Aukes says that after serving the citizens of Hubbard County for 36 years, it’s time to move on to a different chapter. He hopes that new chapter will be as a Hubbard County Commissioner….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A new puppy has come to Fargo to serve the North Dakota Highway Patrol. K-9 Beau is a nine and half week old bloodhound who made his way here from Texas. He will be the fourth bloodhound the patrol has added to the team. Once fully trained, K-9 Beau will be able to assist with tracking…
