Fargo city attorney tasked with looking into recovering funds by city
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- When money is tight, you have to find ways to account for every single dollar. That is why Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn is requesting the…
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North Dakota Department of Commerce taking applicants for tourism and community enhancement grants
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota is opening up money to enhance tourism, community infrastructure, and historic preservation across the state. The grants, which were voted on in the last legislative session, are to provide money to communities to support various…
Minnesota senators react to Sen. Nicole Mitchell's announcement to resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- A few days after receiving a guilty verdict for burglary, Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell has decided to resign. In that time, she plans to finish up her final duties…
Attorney confirms State Senator Nicole Mitchell will resign
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Defense attorney Dane DeKrey says Democratic Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign from the legislature. DeKrey says Mitchell will resign by 5 p.m., Monday Aug. 4. “She wants two weeks to finish her outstanding Legislative out-of-session…
Prison coding program provides skills, training for civilian life
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Even though he may never get the opportunity to use his new web development and coding skills outside of the prison walls, one North Dakota inmate says he is grateful for the opportunity to…
Story-telling key to relating Native American culture, elders and educators say
BISMARCK, (North Dakota Monitor) — How do you get students to remember what they learn? According to Gladys Hawk, a citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, you tell them a story. Hawk is one of dozens of tribal elders…
North Dakota among the states reforming policies on sealing eviction records
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — When North Dakota state Sen. Ryan Braunberger first introduced a slate of tenant protection bills this year, he knew the odds of passage weren’t in his favor. Braunberger, a Democratic lawmaker in a Republican-controlled…
North Dakota medical marijuana program adding edibles, making eligibility changes
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Changes to North Dakota’s medical marijuana program aimed at expanding program access and product options for patients are set to go into effect Aug. 1. The North Dakota Legislature passed a series of bills during the…
Cass County Finance Director to Resign
CASS COUNTY, N.D. - The finance director of Cass County - and head of their election team - has announced that she's resigning from the role. Brandy Madrigga has served in this position since…
Ranchers sue to revamp North Dakota Beef Commission appointment process
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new lawsuit filed by a group of independent North Dakota ranchers alleges that Gov. Kelly Armstrong and private associations have too much power over who serves on the North Dakota Beef Commission’s board.…
Sen. Tina Smith given "clean bill of health" following hospital stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- Sen. Tina Smith says she's been given "a clean bill of health" and she's ready to get back to work fighting for Minnesotans. The Minnesota Democrat was admitted to George Washington…
Republican Dr. Scott Jensen announces 2nd run for governor of Minnesota
Dr. Scott Jensen announces another run for governor of Minnesota. The Republican says he aims to lower prices while promoting law and order. Gov. Walz beat him by about 193,000 votes in 2022. The 70-year-old Jensen served a single term…
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