A tractor works in a farm field near Medina, North Dakota, on May 16, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — Sweeping legislation that would set food and farm policy for the next five years is in limbo, waiting for lawmakers to decide its fate after the election. The latest deadline for the farm bill passed unceremoniously at…
Michael Coachman (Courtesy of the candidate)Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota independent gubernatorial candidate Michael Coachman favors a hands-off approach to government and plans to use the state and federal constitutions as guiding principles for policies. “Our plans are already laid out on what the government shouldn’t do and what they should do,” Coachman said. “If it doesn’t support…
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance. (AP Photo)WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice presidential nominees JD Vance and Tim Walz have used their time on the debate stage to focus the bulk of their attacks not on one another, but on those at the top of their rival tickets. Republican…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Clay County held a grand opening ceremony for the new Withdrawal Management/ Detox Facility & DMV. The facility will hold up to 32 people which is two times more than the county facility. As the number of beds that are needed are high across the state of Minnesota, this will gradually decrease the need. Patients will…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — ABC-123 daycare in Dilworth abruptly closed. Parents found out in a text message stating the facility would not be open. “As far as we were told they can’t re-open again. And I think that’s the best result. I mean it stinks that anytime a parent actually spoke up and stood up for their kid like they…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After another weekend of serving customers, The Freez in Moorhead has suddenly closed. A sign out front says the business is also once again for sale. The ice cream shop that also sells burgers, fries and other food typically closes for the season sometime in October. It was built in 1960 and was a Tastee Freez…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate between North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer and his Democratic opponent Katrina Christiansen is planned for Wednesday night. Prairie Public will air the debate at 7 p.m. Christiansen has just released polling data claiming to cut Cramer’s lead to just 9% with Cramer at 49% of likely voters to Christiansen’s 40%. The poll by…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — After reporting a big boost in new student enrollment this fall, Concordia College has announced it is extending its Concordia Promise program. It covers full tuition for new students from any state who report an adjusted gross income of under $90,000 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. It is renewable for up to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Theatre is hosting “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” on Saturday, April 19. You’ll be able to watch the 1986 cult classic movie as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals. Seats range from $46.50 to $86.50 plus fees. An additional $50 will get you a show poster, VIP laminate and holographic…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Food coma fans unite: believe it or not, in spite of the national attention North Dakota’s been enjoying for its food scene, there’s still stuff out there to discover and devour. That’s according to Grand Forks-based travel writer Nicole Kringstad, who’s doing a book tour through the region with her new release, “Unique Eats and Eateries…
