North Dakota bill ending Daylight Saving Time moves past house
BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill that would end Daylight Saving Time in North Dakota has passed in the House. If it becomes law, you would not have to set clocks forward an hour every spring…
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Fargo Man Arrested During High Risk Search Warrant
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Fargo man is in jail after Red River Valley SWAT and Metro Street Crimes Unit executed a high risk search warrant. 36-year-old Paul Pelaez was arrested in the 5900 block of 25th Street South around…
The White House’s freeze on federal grants has been withdrawn
Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump took steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American…
Debate over public charter schools begins in North Dakota Legislature
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Class was in session Tuesday for lawmakers as they weighed the pros and cons of public charter schools in North Dakota. Members of the House Education Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 1358,…
Transgender teen urges judge to legalize gender-affirming care for minors in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota teenager on Tuesday told a courtroom that gender-affirming care saved her life. The state in 2023 made it a crime for health care professionals to provide the treatments to anyone below…
Study pegs potential $9 billion tax impact for CO2 in North Dakota oil wells
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota could see another $9 billion in oil tax revenue over 10 years if oil companies begin injecting carbon dioxide into oil wells on a large scale, an analysis released Tuesday shows. North…
North Dakota Bill Requires Divestment From Chinese-Owned Companies
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would divest money from the Legacy Fund away from Chinese-owned businesses. If passed, the bill would also initiate a review of all Legacy…
Fargo and West Fargo School Districts Support Bill To Have Policies On Phones At School
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- On average, students spend around four to eight hours per day on their cell phones. West Fargo Representative Jim Jonas is sponsoring a bill that would require school districts to establish…
Belcourt, North Dakota man sentenced to life in prison
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A Belcourt, North Dakota man is sentenced to life in prison. Justin Baker, 44, is handed down the sentence along with $400 in special assessment fees. Baker is accused of two counts of sexual abuse by…
Valley City Man Arrested For Luring Minors by Computer
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) -- A Valley City man makes his first court appearance after being arrested and charged with luring minors by computer and indecent exposure. 30-year-old Adam Liesener was arrested on Monday. Court documents say Valley City Police…
Carbon pipeline bills set for hearings in North Dakota this week
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Several bills related to carbon capture pipelines are set for hearings this week in the North Dakota Legislature covering topics including eminent domain, common carrier status and liability in the case of a pipeline…
Requiring public comment period at local meetings debated at North Dakota Legislature
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota school boards pushed back on a Senate bill that would require public comment periods during regular meetings of local subdivisions. Sen. Bob Paulson, R-Minot, said he is sponsoring Senate Bill 2180 in response to…
Egg Prices are Soaring...Don't Expect That to Change Anytime Soon
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand…
New Bill Would Require Peace Officers To Report Suspected Undocumented Immigrants to ICE
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Representative Jim Kasper of Fargo is among lawmakers sponsoring a bill that would require peace officers to report suspected undocumented immigrants to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill says if the peace officer fails…
Advocates From United Way and FM Coalition To End Homelessness Have Reached Thirty Day Goal
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Advocates from United Way and FM Coalition to End Homelessness have reached the thirty-day mark and identified the key factors of their plans to end homelessness. Objectives for the first benchmark…
UPDATE: Grand Forks Moving Ahead With Talks Over Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa's Proposed Casino
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR 8L30 pm update) -- After years of talk, a casino and resort could finally be coming to Grand Forks. A Letter of Intent has been approved by Grand Forks Committee of the Whole. It's just the…
A trial is underway on North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A trial in a lawsuit seeking to strike down North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors began Monday, more than a year after families of transgender children and a doctor filed the suit that argued the law violates…
North Dakota Legislature considering bills that would increase taxes on tobacco
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would increase taxes on tobacco products. Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan of Fargo is the sponsor of the bill. SB 2281 would raise the…
Fargo Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Girlfriend and Putting Her Body In A Closet
FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man charged with murder after telling police officers he killed his girlfriend and put her body in the closet has pleaded guilty. Randall Duffy called police last June and asked them to send someone to…
Man suspected of starting apartment fire arrested
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fargo Police say a suspected arsonist has been arrested. 42-year-old Adrian Banks, from Wendell, Minnesota, was arrested Friday afternoon. Banks was arrested by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office for arson and burglary. Captain Bill Ahlfeldt says Banks…
Voter registration, campaign finance reporting debated by North Dakota lawmakers
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The latest proposal to require voter registration in North Dakota met strong opposition last week. North Dakota is the only state in the country without voter registration. Instead, voters must provide valid identification at…
Low number of women in North Dakota higher ed leadership causes concern
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) - Former university leaders are raising concern about the lack of women in top leadership positions at North Dakota’s 11 public higher education institutions. Currently only one has a woman president or CEO. This comes…
Puzzle Competition at Vets Club in Casselton
CASSELTON, N.D. - Saturday, the Veterans Club in Casselton saw a different kind of competition. The establishment on Front Street hosted their first ever puzzle-solving contest. Teams paid an entry fee, then were each presented with an identical puzzle at…
FIRST Tech Challenge at NDSU
FARGO, N.D. - First, LEGO League - then, the FIRST Tech Challenge! The NDSU College of Engineering hosted the annual FIRST Tech Challenge regional qualifying tournament at the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse on Saturday, January 25. Teams of kids from grades…
Federal judge who examined JFK files previews what to expect
FARGO (KVRR) - A federal judge in Minneapolis who oversaw the collection of government documents on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is pointing out what to look for when the records are finally unveiled. U.S. District Court Judge…
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