Politics / Elections

Public encouraged to weigh in on property tax estimates at local level

The North Dakota Capitol looms over a sea of new residential developments in north Bismarck. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota residents with questions or concerns about their property tax estimates have a few weeks to say their piece before local governments finalize their budgets. County treasurers are required by law to send the tax estimates to property…

UPDATE: Attempted Assassination of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club

Sheriff vehicles are pictured near Trump International Golf Club, Sunday. Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla., after gunshots were reported in the vicinity of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Stephany Matat)WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in…

Abortion protestors walk from Fargo to Red River Women’s Clinic as part of national rally

FARGO-MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Anti-abortion protestors and counter protestors both took to the streets on Saturday for A-Cross America Relay for Pro-Life rally. The anti-abortion walk started at the Cathedral of St. Mary in downtown Fargo and headed down Broadway on their way to the Red River Women’s Clinic in Moorhead. Once they reached their destination they were greeted by counter…

ND Judge overturns abortion ban; Red River Women’s Clinic says work isn’t done

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The State of North Dakota was asking State District Judge Bruce Romanick to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban due to the fact that the plaintiff, The Red River Women’s Clinic, had since moved to Minnesota. However, in his decision, Romanick struck down the abortion ban, writing that the law was not narrowly tailored…

Local Political Scientist Scores the Presidential Debate

FARGO (KVRR) – It was one of the most hotly anticipated TV moments of the year. And after the fireworks in Philadelphia, political scientists in our region are sharing their takes on the first and perhaps only presidential debate of 2024. Local political analysts say Vice President Kamala Harris had a standout night. Her technique of pushing former President Donald…

Possibility of increased DWI penalties following Park Tavern crash

FOX 9ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — Minnesota lawmakers could look to increase penalties for repeat drunk drivers in response to the deadly crash at the Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Senator Ron Latz of St. Louis Park says the state has a robust system for repeat offenders with driver’s license revocation and mandatory ignition interlocks. He says the…

Former Sen. Heitkamp hopes voters will make decisions based on policy over personality

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is helping the Harris/Walz campaign share their small business initiatives. Vice President Harris is calling for a slate of new incentives for people to start small businesses, including raising small business tax credits from $5,000 to $50,000. Heitkamp said that policies like these will benefit rural states like North Dakota,…

Governor Walz’s motorcade involved in crash on the way to Milwaukee

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a news conference for the Biden-Harris campaign discussing the Project 2025 plan during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention near the Fiserv Forum, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)MILWAUKEE, WIS. (KVRR/FOX 9) — Governor Tim Walz’s motorcade is involved in a crash on the way to a speaking…

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell enters plea in Detroit Lakes burglary case

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (AP)–  A Minnesota state senator has pleaded not guilty to burglarizing the home of her estranged stepmother after her father’s death.Sen. Nicole Mitchell, a Democrat from the St. Paul suburb of Woodbury, was charged in April. She told police at the time that she broke into the home in Detroit Lakes…