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AG Keith Ellison Sues Trump Administration Over Anti-Trans Executive Orders

April 22, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison files a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for repeated threats to cut federal funding to Minnesota schools if the state does not follow Trump’s attempts to deny civil rights of transgender people. Ellison alleges two of Trump’s executive orders targeting transgender children and adults violate U.S. Constitution and Title IX….

One Year After Alleged Detroit Lakes Burglary, Sen. Mitchell Faces New Conflict of Interest Complaint

April 22, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Sen. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa, Minnesota has filed a conflict of interest complaint against fellow Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury. The Republican says the Democrat Mitchell voted on a matter that directly impacted her income and continued employment. Mitchell took part in a Senate vote on January 27 to uphold a ruling by the presiding…

North Dakota lawmakers advance private school voucher bill

April 22, 2025

KVRR Staff,

House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson, speaks on the House floor on Feb. 25, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota educational options are set to expand as House lawmakers advanced a private school voucher bill Monday and the governor signed a bill establishing public charter schools. The House in a 49-43 vote agreed to…

White Earth Nation reveals plans for casino & resort near Moorhead

The plans call for 90,000-110,000 square feet of gaming space, 900-1,200 slot machines and 10-12 table games

April 22, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Representatives of White Earth Nation, operators of Shooting Star Casinos in Mahnomen and Bagley, spell out their plans for a casino and resort to be built on a plot of land near Moorhead. They unveiled plans for a tribal gaming facility during a meeting with Clay County Commission. The tribe purchased about 280 acres near the…

North Dakota Senate adds funding for local wastewater projects to replace federal cut

April 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

About $1.9 million in federal funding was approved for the Fessenden wastewater lagoon but rescinded with the cancellation of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. (Photo provided by Wells County Emergency Management)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate this week added funding to a budget bill to help communities that lost federal grants for infrastructure projects….

With Three Weeks To Go, ND Legislature Takes Action on Mandate Resolution And Interstate Speeds

April 20, 2025

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota lawmakers are heading into the final three weeks of the 80-day session which is scheduled to end on May 9. Among the latest action by lawmakers, the senate has voted down a resolution that related to mandated reporting requirements for public officials. It was a proposal prompted by the sex crime conviction of former…

Gov. Armstrong signs 2 bills affecting North Dakota political communications, advertising

April 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota lawmakers meet in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed two bills last week that will change laws surrounding political communications and advertisements in North Dakota. House Bill 1167, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, would require a disclaimer in capital letters on any political communication or political advertisement…

Governor signs bill on hunting deer with bait in North Dakota

April 18, 2025

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Deer congregate near the Red River. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill that forbids state wildlife managers from restricting the use of bait for hunting deer on private property. Senate Bill 2137 prevents the North Dakota Game and Fish Department from banning deer hunting over bait. The agency has…

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Lawmaker’s vacation among 195 missed days by North Dakota legislators

April 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Rep. Landon Bahl, R-Grand Forks, listens in the House chamber during a floor session on April 17, 2025. Bahl has missed 10 days of the legislative session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers will be paid at least $41,500 for absences during the 2025 legislative session so far, though most legislators with more than…

North Dakota lawmakers look to add $1 million to state budget for anti-abortion campaign

April 18, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, speaks during a floor session in the Senate on April 17, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota legislative committee this week recommended adding $1 million in the budget bill for the Office of Management and Budget for a “life education committee” to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was…