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Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association emphasizes unity, collaboration and shared responsibility

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — In the wake of protests over I.C.E. actions in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota, the state’s Sheriff’s Association has issued a statement encouraging unity, collaboration and shared responsibility. They say the association has been  engaged in numerous discussions and meetings with local, state, and federal leaders to identify constructive and sustainable paths forward. They say…

President Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP/CNN) — President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends the partial federal shutdown that began over the weekend and sets the stage for an intense debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding. The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept….

Ballot measure discussion prompts criticism of lawmaker ‘power grab’

Former Democratic-NPL state lawmaker Tracy Potter speaks next to Dustin Gawrylow, left, managing director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and Scott Skokos, center, executive director of the Dakota Resource Council, at the Kennedy Center in Bismarck on Feb. 2, 2026, about the ballot measure process in North Dakota. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —…

9th Annual 2026 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo held in West Fargo

The 2026 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo.WEST FARGO, N.D. — The ninth annual Northern Corn and Soybean brings together farmers and leading experts to discuss issues and the future of corn and soybean farming. The expo took place at the Butler Machinery Arena in West Fargo. Speakers on markets, economic outlooks, weather and railroad updates and others…

Charge against former Fargo swim coach dropped after victim and family refused to cooperate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A gross sexual imposition charge against former private swim coach Ronald Hehn, Jr. has been dropped and the trial canceled. Hehn had been accused of massaging a 15-year-old girl’s legs and private areas after a private swim lesson last February at his Fargo apartment complex. The alleged 20-minute incident was captured on security camera footage. On…

North Dakota State University welcomes new Interim President Rick Berg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU President David Cook introduces the newly named Interim President Rick Berg on campus. Berg is a graduate of NDSU and a former one-term Republican U.S. House Representative for North Dakota. His background is in real estate. Berg says his goals as interim president will be to work with legislative leaders and prepare for the next…

Concert Series: Tim McGraw heads to Target Field, Jo Koy brings the laughs to Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jo Koy will bring his “Just Being Koy Tour” to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, April 19. He consistently ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing stand-up comedians according to Pollstar and Billboard. Reserved seating starts at $67 plus fees. A special online presale runs from 9 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday. Regular ticket sales begin at…

Mike Lindell’s campaign for governor is buying boatloads of Mike Lindell autobiographies

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell speaks to Steve Bannon during a livestream in front of his new Minnesota governor campaign bus on Dec. 11, 2025. (Photo by Michelle Griffith/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Mike Lindell’s memoir, “What Are the Odds? From Crack Addict to CEO,” has enjoyed a new surge of sales since he announced a run for governor…

North Dakota Supreme Court agrees to hear term limits case

e North Dakota Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Martin/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Supreme Court has decided to hear a lawsuit over a ballot measure that would change voter-approved legislative term limits. The suit, filed in late January, alleges that the Legislature violated the state constitution when…