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Proposed ballot initiative targets lawmaker public records, salaries, conflicts

The Legislative Management Committee meets Nov. 13, 2024, in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Legislator communications, conflicts of interest and lawmaker pay and benefits are among the topics included in a proposed petition for a constitutional measure submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office on Friday. The measure would make all communications between…

Bills look to expand North Dakota student opportunities through savings accounts

From the left, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, Shane Goettle, Joy-Nicole Smith and Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, participate in a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The Legislature is considering several school choice proposals. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers are weighing several proposals to establish Education…

Border Between U.S. and Canada is Secure, but Officials Stress Vigilance

They say all the tools are there to maintain safety.

PEMBINA, ND (KVRR) – Officials on both sides of this US – Canada border say it is very secure at present, but they’re keen to take proactive steps to keep it that way. To that end – two new black hawk helicopters acquired by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police took to the skies on January 17th. In a news release,…

Community Meal Serves Food-Insecure in Downtown Fargo

The event also featured a giveaway of warm clothes and necessary personal items.

FARGO, N.D. – Community members needing a warm meal and winter gear to fight the cold found both at the Indigenous Association in downtown Fargo on Saturday. The Fargo-Moorhead Mutual Aid & Direct Action Network hosted their second community dinner. The first time, they made about 60 meals, and ran out within an hour. So this time they prepped much…

Hygge Day Brings Coziness to Brewhalla

The term comes from the Danish, who use it to discuss a way of life that focuses on comfort and self-care.

FARGO, N.D. – Brewhalla is known for its lively atmosphere and exciting events. But Saturday – a different word defined the space – cozy! That’s because the venue hosted Hygge Day on Saturday. Hygge is a Danish term, used to signify coziness, warmth, relaxation – basically anything related to nice feelings and self care. So Brewhalla had a whole slate…

67th Kiwanis Pancake Karnival Packs Fargodome

Event organizers expected to feed ten thousand people over the course of the day.

FARGO, N.D. – The smell of flapjacks filled the Fargodome Saturday for a massive pancake feed put on by the Kiwanis Club. That’s because it was time for the 67th Kiwanis Pancake Karnival. The doors opened at 7 A.M. and thousands of people began streaming in almost immediately. KVRR’s TJ Nelson helped dish out the tasty and fan-favorite sausages while…

Youth Pond Hockey Day Brings Little Skaters to Lindenwood Park

The games were contested jamboree-style, which meant there was no real emphasis on winning or losing.

Some young skaters get ready to enter the fray.FARGO, N.D. – The sounds of scraping skates and tapping sticks echoed through the frosty air hanging over Lindenwood Park this Saturday. That’s because it was time for the annual Youth Pond Hockey day, put on by the Fargo Park District. 23 teams competed in the jamboree-style event, with all participants 10…