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I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study Open House Planned For Dec. 11

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — As the population continues to grow, changes will be needed to improve transportation. That is why MnDOT is hosting a public open house for the I-94 Moorhead Corridor Study. The study will determine short and long-term improvements between the Red River Bridge and Highway 336. That could mean new overpasses and additional lanes to handle…

Karen Grindberg appointed to fill vacant North Dakota House seat

Newly appointed Rep. Karen Grindberg, R-Fargo, reviews documents during the organizational session of the Legislature on Dec. 2, 2024. Grindberg replaces Rep. Michelle Strinden who resigned after being elected lieutenant governor. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D.  (North Dakota Monitor) — A Fargo woman with a family legacy of public service will represent District 41 in the state House, filling a…

North Dakota lawmakers discuss changing conflict of interest rules

Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, chair of the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee, speaks during a meeting on March 20, 2024, next to House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota legislative committees approved changes to their conflict of interest rules on Monday that aim to make the process easier for lawmakers…

Producers Attend 2024 NDAA Agribusiness Expo at Delta by Marriott in Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Agriculture Association’s annual Agribusiness Expo is underway in Fargo. This year it is being held at Delta by Marriott. There are over 60 venders at the expo, showcasing their latest and greatest to area farmers. One of the items being shown was a large drone used for spraying crops. NDAA Vice President Jason…

Attorney General Keith Ellison and Protect Our Care Minnesota Raise Concerns Over RFK Jr. Nomination

ST. PAUL  (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Protect Our Care Minnesota are joining forces against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becoming Health and Human Services Secretary. They are concerned about Kennedy’s views on vaccines and what they say is his disregard of science and public health. They believe if he were to take office, Minnesotans would be at…

Former JT Cigarro owner pleads guilty to cocaine trafficking charges

Barrett Prody faces a minimum mandatory 20 years in prison

FARGO (KVRR) – A former metro area bar owner who led a conspiracy to distribute cocaine in North Dakota, Minnesota and Florida has pleaded guilty to federal charges. According to court documents, Barrett Prody signed a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Fargo on November 1st. Prody is pleading guilty to conspiracy with intent to distribute, obstruction of…

Fargo man charged for allegedly trying to force woman into sexual acts, taking her purse

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fargo man is facing felony charges after he allegedly robbed a woman who gave him a ride and tried to force her into sexual acts. Court records say a woman agreed to give 21-year-old Fidele Ndaruhutse a ride Thursday afternoon. While the woman was driving, Ndaruhutse shifted the vehicle into park, grabbed her hair, and demanded…