UH-72 Lakota Helicopter (Dept. of Defense)FARGO (KVRR) – The crew of a North Dakota Army National Guard Airbus UH-72 Lakota helicopter reported being targeted by a green laser Thursday night near Hector International Airport in Fargo. The Federal Aviation Administration tells KVRR Local News that the incident happened around 9 p.m. They say local authorities have been notified and will…
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…
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…
Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks on the Senate floor on April 17, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate approved a bill Thursday establishing Education Savings Accounts for private school students, but details are likely to be worked out by a conference committee. The Senate voted 27-20 in favor of an amended version…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — A group of fifteen homeowners in Horace is suing the city over special assessments. In a statement by their attorney, Brandon Erickson with O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson, they claim the city is violating North Dakota law with extraordinarily high special assessments that could be cause for foreclosure on their homes. They also claim a history of improper…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — If you felt one way or the other about the increase in Fargo Park District pool and golf season passes, this meeting might be for you. Fargo Park District and Fargo Neighborhood Coalition are hosting a community input meeting. They want to talk about their future plans and hear ideas and priorities for the future of…
TURTLE RIVER STATE PARK, N.D. (KVRR) — Kids who have experienced the loss of a loved one may have the opportunity to be a part of a camp to cope with those feelings. Camp Good Mourning is a day camp at Turtle River State Park that started back in 1998. It’s sponsored by Altru Health System The camp helps 5…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo will start enforcing the new ordinance at the end of this month. While there are very few camps left near the downtown area, the concern is what will happen next. “Historically, it’s easier for people to stay outdoors in the nicer months. But that also was dependent on them having places to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Rupak Gandhi has informed the school board he would like to leave the district earlier than originally planned. Gandhi has requested his last day as superintendent be moved from June 30 to June 5. Gandhi told school board president Katie Mineer his personal schedule would require him to take time off in…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota’s DFL lawmakers are out on a tour of Greater Minnesota’s cities and they’re hearing a lot of feedback from constituents about the recent Trump administration actions and their worries about their effects on the future of the region. DFL Senate leader Erin Murphy is on that tour, and she joined the Morning Show to talk…
