Jason Weiers, right, of Otter Tail Power, testifies Jan. 8, 2025, before the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a powerline siting permit. At left is PSC chair Randy Christmann. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances…
Greg Kasowski, executive director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of North Dakota, announces a new initiative to raise awareness about child abuse and exploitation at a Jan. 8, 2026, press conference. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile…
FARGO — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney will be serving as board chairman of the Metro Flood Diversion Authority’s Board for 2026. The MFDA Board oversees the FM Diversion Project. “It’s an honor to once again serve as chairman of the MFDA Board and to continue the work of protecting our region from future flooding,” Mahoney said. “This project has been…
Gov. Tim Walz/01-08-26ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to be staged and ready to support law enforcement, if needed. His office says it’s to help protect critical infrastructure and maintain public safety following the fatal shooting of a woman involving an ICE agent in south Minneapolis Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol has mobilized…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County DFL has announced it will hold its “Fired Up Fridays” this week for shooting victim Renee Good. In a social media post, they say a candlelight vigil will be held on Friday in honor of Good and for, quote, “All victims of this corrupt administration”. Good was shot while attempting to drive away from…
FARGO, ND – JAN. 22, 2025: Students eating lunch at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School in Fargo on January 22, 2025. Free school meal advocates in North Dakota are calling on the state legislature to prioritize permanent funding to pay for meals.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North…
U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing on the federal fraud investigation in Minnesota. 1/7/26. Courtesy: House Oversight Committee website.WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee hears testimony regarding fraud in Minnesota. Three Minnesota Republican Representatives spoke to the committee about their fraud investigation, attempting to lay the blame at the feet of Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison. The representatives…
Courtesy: FOX 9, ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis 01/07/26MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Minneapolis officials have named the woman shot by an ICE agent as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. She was shot in her vehicle in a south Minneapolis neighborhood this morning. Minneapolis officials say Good appeared to be in her vehicle alone. The shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. in the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A former NBA star and current candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota is headed to the North Dakota GOP State Convention. Royce White will speak to delegates during the opening night social on March 27 in Minot. White is a regular guest on the War Room and InfoWars and curator of the “Please, Call Me Crazy”…
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz takes questions from reporters about his decision to not run for a third term. 1/6/26.ST. PAUL (KVRR) — One day after announcing he is no longer running for office, a defiant Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz answered questions about why he’s getting out of the race. Walz told reporters that stepping aside was a decision that he…
