ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX 9) – DFL lawmakers have proposed pulling funding for Minnesota cities that refuse to fly the new state flag. If passed, the bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue to cut aid to any city or county that flies a flag other than the new official Minnesota state flag. Under the bill, aid would be reduced by 10%. The cut in…
Candidate for mayor and Human Rights Commission Chair Sekou SirleafFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo’s Human Rights Commission is still uncertain what path to take next after the city voted in January for it to conclude its activities. City staff wanted Human Rights, Arts and Culture and Native American Commissions to conclude to reduce costs and the amount of staff time…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo City commissioners vote four to one to move forward with full financial vetting of the top two convention center sites including Brewhalla and Fargo Civic Center. Commissioner Dave Piepkorn was the sole vote against the motion and says there is no rush for the process. The top four sites were ranked and selected by the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Rep. Liz Conmy will remain on the primary ballot in June and the District 11 Dem-NPL cannot place a new candidate on the ballot. That’s according to North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe. He says the removal of a candidate’s name after the withdrawal period passes is not allowable under statute. The ballot withdrawal date…
Graphics courtesy of Troy Becker, The Forum. BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Voting-age North Dakotans are largely split on support for military action against Iran two months into the deadlocked conflict, according to a new North Dakota Poll. A total of 50% support the military action in Iran while 46% oppose. Opposition primarily comes from self-identified Democrats (87%…
Senate lawmakers meet May 1, 2025. Lawmakers and other public officials are now required to file financial disclosure forms annually, but no state agency monitors for compliance. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six North Dakota lawmakers failed to submit a financial disclosure form this year despite a new law requiring it be…
Members of the U.S. Secret Service counter assault team stand on the stage after a shooting incident outside the ballroom during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly…
Rep. LaurieBeth Hager (D) Fargo FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Federal investigators are looking into the cause of a small plane crash on Saturday that killed Rep. Liz Conmy of Fargo and the pilot. Conmy’s fellow lawmakers have expressed their shock and profound sorrow at losing one of their own so abruptly. Representative LaurieBeth Hager of Fargo worked closely with Conmy…
Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) / Erik Osberg (DFL)FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach has won the backing of the Minnesota GOP 7th District. She was endorsed during the district convention on Saturday in Marshall, Minnesota over challenger Dave Hughes of Karlstad. Hughes won the endorsement in 2016 and 2018 but lost both races. Fischbach was endorsed in 2020…
Interim Health and Human Services Director Pat Traynor, from left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and first lady Kjersti Armstrong lead state employees on a walk at the Capitol on April 1, 2026. Federal rural health grant dollars are available to support walking programs and other wellness initiatives. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North…
