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Federal coal leases fast-tracked in North Dakota; environmental groups object

The Freedom Mine near Beulah, North Dakota, provides coal to plants operated by Basin Electric Power Cooperative. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — Companies seeking to mine coal on federal land in North Dakota are gaining traction under Trump administration policies, with some environmental groups saying changes to the lease process skirt the law. The…

States, providers awaiting specifics on Medicaid changes from US Health and Human Services

Sarah Aker, executive director of medical services for the Department of Health and Human Services, speaks during a meeting of the Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) — North Dakota health officials, health care providers, and the public are waiting for details on how the state…

El Salvadoran man in U.S. illegally is charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A man from El Salvador who prosecutors say is in the U.S. illegally is charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding border patrol agents during a traffic stop in northeast North Dakota late last month. Court records filed in federal court say Carlos Guzman-Pineda was in a vehicle stopped by Grafton Police for a traffic violation during an…

Man arrested after allegedly attempting to drown family members

Otter Tail County, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is in custody after allegedly attempting to drown his family members on Otter Tail Lake on Saturday. Just before 4 P.M. the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Northwest side. On their arrival, they learned that the 42-year-old man, Franklin Dickinson, had become angry and allegedly grabbed his sister…

Woman flown to Fargo hospital after alleged domestic assault

New York Mills, Minn. (KVRR) — A woman is in stable condition after being flown to a Fargo hospital following what Otter Tail Couny Sheriff’s Office says was a domestic assault. Just after 3:30 PM on Saturday, deputies responded to a reported medical at a residence on South Main Avenue in New York Mills. On their arrival they found the…

At least 1 hurt in 5 vehicle crash in Moorhead

MOORHEAD (KVRR/KFGO) – Three vehicles sustained heavy damage and at least one person suffered injuries in a crash in south Moorhead Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 8 a.m. in the 1400 block of 20th Street S. One of the drivers told KFGO News he was driving northbound when an SUV in front of him stopped suddenly. His pickup hit…

Shots fired investigation in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) —  The Richland County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired near Christine early this morning. The sheriff’s office says a vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at a home. The North Dakota BCI was called in to assist. The sheriff’s office says the incident is believed to be isolated and there is…

Protestors gather near West Acres to rally for worker’s rights

Protestors gather for worker rights near West Acres Mall on Labor Day. 9/1/25.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Protestors gathered along 13th Avenue South to express their concerns about labor rights and the Trump administration. The protestors gathered near West Acres Mall, about a mile away from where a similar protest took place last Friday. Protestors waved at cars when they honked,…