MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Back in 1983, Marlene Johnson made history as the first woman to become Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. “Well it was an exciting opportunity. Governor Perpich was committed to changing the way government looked. He wanted to expand the opportunities for women, so the timing was perfect for me, and it was a very exciting time in…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Thousands of dockworkers went on strike Tuesday across thirty-six ports from Maine to Texas. And now businesses are being told to prepare to stock up on supplies for the coming days. “We’ve heard from them is try to order as much as possible and stock up. So any of the dry grocery items.. Yes we can…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – On the surface, Republican candidates for the top political races in North Dakota appear set for a clean sweep with just over a month until the general election, a poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows. Undecided voters could still potentially be a swing factor, however, with roughly 20% in the three main…
ABC123, DilworthCLAY COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) –After the recent closure of a Dilworth daycare, Clay County leaders want to remind people of the resources that are out there during times like these. Information of openings and available child care can be found at www.parentaware.org. There are also services available for family or friends that may be stepping in to help those…
SARGENT CO., N.D. (KVRR) — An Havana, North Dakota man is sentenced after pleading guilty to taking a bartender hostage in Forman last fall. The judge sentenced Ryan Bergh to ten years for kidnapping and two years for reckless endangerment. He was given credit for already serving nearly a year behind bars and could be released early on good behavior….
MAPLEWOOD STATE PARK, Minn. — With the sudden change to cooler weather, conditions are just right to hit major fall color through our parts of Minnesota soon. And at Minnesota’s Maplewood State Park, the fall foliage is just starting to show hints of the overwhelming display of color to come. Park rangers there say within days of this cool weather,…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A federal whistleblower investigation has found a railroad company illegally retaliated against and terminated a claims representative who reported an injury, discussed safety concerns with their supervisor and filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated a complaint filed by an Enderlin-based employee of Soo Line Railroad…
A tractor works in a farm field near Medina, North Dakota, on May 16, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — Sweeping legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the farm bill passed unceremoniously at…
Michael Coachman (Courtesy of the candidate)Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota independent gubernatorial candidate Michael Coachman favors a hands-off approach to government and plans to use the state and federal constitutions as guiding principles for policies. “Our plans are already laid out on what the government shouldn’t do and what they should do,” Coachman said. “If it doesn’t support…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz have used their time on the debate stage to focus the bulk of their attacks not on one another, but on those at the top of their rival tickets. Republican…
