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North Dakota lawmaker to be reimbursed attorney fees for lawsuit over her Facebook page

November 15, 2024

KVRR Staff,

State Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, speaks on the House floor during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee on Nov. 14, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers voted Thursday to reimburse Sen. Janne Myrdal for the nearly $50,000 the senator spent defending herself after a constituent sued her for blocking him on Facebook….

North Dakota couple plans to ‘dig in’ if Summit pipeline is approved

November 15, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Jessica and James Tiegs of Ellendale, North Dakota, look through a folder of information they have compiled on carbon capture pipelines on Nov. 12, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)ELLENDALE, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — James and Jessica Tiegs are among the holdout landowners who have refused to sign on to the controversial Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project to take carbon…

UPDATE: Trump outlines Burgum’s role in administration

November 14, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

Doug Burgum / Interior Secretary NomineeUPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Council that will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world. Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive…

Nailed It! Fundraiser Brings Fun, Awareness to Junkyard Brewing

$1 from every pint sold during the event went to Rebuilding Together F-M.

November 14, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Board games and other activities of that nature are fairly common fixtures at breweries these days. What you’re not often going to find, though, are hammering or plumbing contests. But when the creative minds behind Junkyard West Fargo and Rebuilding Together partnered up – that’s exactly what came to fruition. “I think that the plumbing…

$112 million in federal funds to keep Minnesota homes warm this winter

November 14, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz announces $112 million in federal funds have been awarded to the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program. The funding will provide energy assistance to income-eligible Minnesota homeowners and renters to help keep their homes warm this winter. Walz says higher utility bills in the winter can put a strain on budgets and this program…

Wahpeton Veteran Receives New Vehicle From Progressive Giveaway

November 14, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Wahpeton veteran received a new vehicle from Progressive Insurance’s Keys to Progress giveaway. Edwin Little was one of ninety-six veterans across the country who received keys to a new vehicle. Little knew he wanted to serve the country and applied to both the Navy and Air Force. He was called to serve in the…

MSUM Hosts Annual 24 Hour Day of Giving

November 14, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — The MSUM Dragons are taking flight from alumni and supporters on MSUM’s Day of Giving “It’s an exciting day, it’s a great chance for our Dragon community to give back. Support students and scholarships, and programs here on campus,” said Steve Sjoberg, Director of Marketing and Communications for MSUM Foundation. MSUM’s Giving Day is the biggest…

Fargo man arrested by West Fargo Police after pursuit

November 14, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is arrested after leading West Fargo police on a pursuit. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., police tried to pull over 31-year-old Austin Muck for a traffic violation in the 900 block of Eaglewood Avenue West. Muck took off and went north towards the 2000 block of Sheyenne Street where officers used a PIT…

Anheuser-Busch to close Moorhead plant and sell elevators in West Fargo & Sutton

November 14, 2024

Jim Monk,

Moorhead malt plant (KVRR)MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch will shut down operations at its Moorhead malt plant and redirect the grain to be processed by a Twin Cities-area company in 2025. “Anheuser-Busch has reached an agreement with Rahr Malting Co. to take on the full capacity of malt production for Moorhead,” according to a company statement. “As a…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Azule

November 14, 2024

Emily Welker,

POLK CO., Minn. — She’s only got three legs, but she has more than enough cuddles, cutes and charm to make up for it. Azule came in to the Smiley’s rescue in Polk County positive for feline leukemia. It’s a contagious disease to cats but no other species, so Smiley’s has a dedicated space for leukemia cats where they can…