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Red River Women’s Studies Conference held at Minnesota State Moorhead

This years theme focused on exploring feminist thought and practice.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — This year’s annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference took place at Minnesota State Moorhead. The topics throughout the day focused on women’s struggles throughout history and its influence on today’s generation, and what work still needs to be done. “It’s really just a culmination of ideas from scholars, community members, artists, activists, that are deeply rooted…

North Dakota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in Washington, DC

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Approximately 60 North Dakota Army National Guard soldiers are being deployed to Washington, DC to assist local law enforcement in the nation’s capital. “Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these Soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” said North Dakota Gov. Kelly…

Minnesota GOP legislator, auditor candidate arrested on suspicion of DWI

Rep. Elliott Engen listens to testimony at a public safety hearing at the Minnesota State Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Minnesota Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, was arrested early morning Friday on suspicion of driving while impaired. White Bear Lake Police Chief Dale Hager in a statement said that at about…

Man charged with murder after shooting in northeastern North Dakota

WALES, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A shooting in Cavalier County in northeastern North Dakota has left one man dead and another accused of murder. Russell Hiltner is charged with Felony AA murder, theft of property and terrorizing. According to court records filed in Northeast District Court, Hiltner is accused of shooting another man and then stealing and crashing his vehicle. Sheriff…

Drug companies, North Dakota argue over state law meant to promote health care access

A pharmacist at Mayo Pharmacy in Bismarck, N.D., reviews completed pharmaceutical orders in January 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal district court judge is skeptical that low-income North Dakotans actually benefit from a state law intended to safeguard medication discounts. The 2025 law makes it a class B misdemeanor for drug manufacturers…

North Dakota Republican resolution seeks to put nominating power with party

Matt Simon, center-left, chair of the North Dakota Republican Party, speaks during an event at NDGOP headquarters in Bismarck on March 10, 2026. Others pictured, from left, are Andrea Toman, Delvin Boehm, Greg Demme and DeAnn Reed. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Republican delegates gathering in Minot this weekend are expected to…

Man gets nearly 25 years in prison for fatal stabbing outside south Fargo bar in 2024

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The West Lakeland, Minnesota man who fatally stabbed another man outside SouthTown PourHouse in Fargo nearly two year ago is sentenced to 24 1/2 years in prison. 29-year-old Michael Diedrich was sentenced in Cass County District Court for the murder of 22-year-old Ethan Larson of Newfolden, Minnesota. Back in January, Diedrich entered an Alford plea, agreeing…