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 a handful of missed days said they were due to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) -- A cybertip from a service provider about questionable content on its servers results in the arrest of 49-year-old Mitchell Kohler of Valley City. The investigation determined that Kohler had child sexual abuse material, including some…
FARGO -- This gorgeous little guy is named Gizmo, and he's not much of a gremlin, as you can see. He's about a year old and was rescued by Far North Felines from a garage…
FARGO (KVRR) - An attorney for the Fargo School Board is recommending that the board remove its list of DEI-related "District Philosophies" from the Fargo Public Schools website. The District Philosophies address the rights of…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota House voted 55-37 on Wednesday in favor of a bill that some worry will lead to state employees paying health insurance premiums — though supporters say that is not the intention…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Ethics Commission fears changes approved by North Dakota lawmakers earlier this week could allow alleged ethical violations by public officials to go unaddressed. “We’re going to allow ethical concerns to fester,” Executive Director…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- NDSU will be launching an affordable course materials program for its students starting in the fall. The program known as Bison Ready, will have a fixed semester rate of $325 for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Roundup, a widely used herbicide popular with farmers who plant corn, soybeans, and sugar beets may soon be disappearing from shelves. As the company, Bayer, says they may no longer be…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP/KVRR) — Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged as a result of the Trump administration 's campaign to shrink government workforce and services. AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's governor signed a bill Wednesday to prohibit the unusual voting system used by his state's largest city. The bill signed by Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong bans ranked-choice and approval voting. Ranked-choice voting, in which voters rank their preferred candidates, is used in…
TOKIO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Tokio, North Dakota man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect and assault of a child with a dangerous weapon. Austin Lester, 29, is charged with the neglect and death of a…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The former head coach of the University of North Dakota women’s soccer team has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, claiming it retaliated against him and violated the state’s Whistleblower Act. Chris Logan was…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a bill that would allow the state to shift health insurance premium costs onto employees. Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Davison, R-Fargo, would change the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday sank a bill that would have authorized the State Investment Board to divest from Legacy Fund holdings in companies headquartered in China. Under the “prudent investor rule,” which…
FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man is charged with attempted arson and terrorizing after threatening to burn down his apartment building. Police say 62-year-old Richard Wareham poured gasoline in the hallways and told residents he was going to burn down…
ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- An Enderlin, North Dakota woman is charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times. Police say 47-year-old Amelia Garces then barricaded herself inside the home on Saturday morning. The victim, a 48-year-old man,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Another restaurant announcing its closure. The Toasted Frog, located in downtown Fargo, will close for good at the end of June. One of the restaurant's owners tells us the reason is a lifestyle change and wants…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo man accused of holding a knife to the neck of a worker at Loaf 'N Jug during a robbery is sentenced. 34-year-old Lucas Tavares was given 8 years in federal prison. He was indicted…
