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LIVE: She Overcomes Masquerade Fundraiser

We know there are some special challenges women leaders face that are different than other people’s. But one of those challenges can come from inside the woman herself. An organization in the metro’s looking to change that. She Overcomes works with women leaders, founders and entrepreneurs to help them stop holding themselves back. They invest capital, training and business mentorship…

Kitchen Fire Causes Interior Damage to House in Hickson, N.D.

HICKSON, N.D. (KVRR) — A house in Hickson, North Dakota has significant interior damage after a fire. It was reported around 6:40 last night. Fire departments from Horace and Kindred responded. They arrived to find the homeowner standing outside of the house with a fire raging in the kitchen. There were no reported injuries to first responders or the homeowner….

Complaint alleges ‘straw donor’ contributed to Burgum presidential bid

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A campaign finance watchdog organization on Tuesday filed a Federal Election Commission complaint against a North Dakota business for allegedly being a “straw donor” to a super PAC that backed Gov. Doug Burgum’s bid for U.S. president. The complaint — filed by Washington, D.C., nonprofit Campaign Legal Center  — centers on a $150,000 contribution…

LIVE: Help Supply Furnishings For People Leaving Homelessness On Giving Hearts Day

The group Down Home provides furnishing for families moving from homelessness into permanent homes

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – You can help families leaving homelessness feel at home in their new surroundings for Giving Hearts Day. The group Down Home provides furnishing for families moving from homelessness into permanent homes. They are hoping to raise $150,000 on Giving Hearts Day. They have $30,000 in matching donations lined up. That money would let Down Home…

South Dakota has apologized and must pay $300K to transgender advocates

South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it.

SOUTH DAKOTA, (AP) – South Dakota has apologized and will pay $300,000 under a settlement with a transgender advocacy group that sued Gov. Kristi Noem and her health secretary last year after the state terminated a contract with it. Attorneys for the Transformation Project announced the settlement Monday. The nonprofit sued last year after the state canceled the contract for a community health worker…

VIDEO: Fire Destroys Historic Minnesota North Shore Lodge in Lutsen

LUTSEN, Minn. (KVRR/KQDS) — A devastating fire destroys the historic Lutsen Resort Lodge in Lutsen, Minnesota. Cook County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a fire alarm at the resort along the North Shore after midnight. Staff at Minnesota’s oldest resort reported smoke coming from the floor in the lobby, just above the boiler/basement area. The flames quickly grew to engulf…

Scheels Arena Lands Styx

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The band formed in Chicago in the early 1970’s is coming to Scheels Arena. Styx will take the stage on Friday, August 30. Hear all of their hits from “Babe” to “Too Much Time on My Hands” to “Mr. Roboto”. A presale for tickets begins Thursday at 10 a.m. The general on-sale begins Friday at 10…

Former candidate who tried to recall Gov. Burgum runs again for North Dakota governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking…