Minnesota Senate passes controversial gun control legislation
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- After nine hours of debate, the Minnesota Senate passes gun control legislation that has been strongly supported by the governor. The proposals include a…
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You Want To Feel What Love Is? These Students Can Show You
FARGO -- Some local singers took the stage with an iconic rock band and help them sing their biggest hit. The kids of Sheyenne High School are waking up after a dream-come-true night on stage…
Gov. Burgum Signs Remaining Legislative Bills, Session Ended April 30
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Gov. Doug Burgum has signed the remaining 45 bills passed by the North Dakota Legislature before it adjourned on April 30. He had 15 business days to sign the bills after the biennial regular session ended.…
Minnesota Senate approves paid family and medical leave plan, 34-33
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Senate approved a plan Monday to entitle workers across the state to paid leave when they’re sick or caring for relatives who are ill. While Senate Democrats hold only a one-seat majority, paid family…
Gov. Burgum Signs Anti-Trans and Indian Child Bills
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) -- North Dakota's biennial legislative session wrapped up it's work last weekend but Gov. Doug Burgum is still signing bills. It is now law for public school teachers and state government employees to ignore the pronouns their…
Horace Council Member Stephanie Landstrom Target of Recall Election
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) -- There is another recall election on the horizon in Horace, North Dakota. A petition has been submitted and approved to recall Council Member Stephanie Landstrom. A total of 98 valid signatures were required to initiate the…
MN House Passes Paid Family Leave Bill, Senate Votes Next
ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota House lawmakers have approved a state-run paid family and medical leave program by a vote of 68-64. Rep. Ruth Richardson's bill would now allow up to 12 weeks of…
MN State Senator Votes Shirtless and From Bed Over Zoom
ST. PAUL (AP) -- A Minnesota state senator is a reluctant star on social media after he voted shirtless while lying in bed during a legislative commission meeting. Republican Sen. Calvin Bahr of East Bethel, near the Twin Cities, can…
N.D. Legislative Session Ends With Passage of Nearly $20 Billion Budget
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- North Dakota lawmakers ended the legislative session this morning by approving a record budget of $19.6 billion. The session gaveled out at 2:55 a.m. Sunday. "Motion carries and the North Dakota House of Representatives is adjourned…
Gov. Burgum Veto of Book Banning Bill Will Stand
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Gov. Doug Burgum's veto on a book banning bill will stand after the House failed to override it. The vote was 53-41, a two-thirds majority was needed. The bill would force librarians to review their collections…
Gov. Burgum signs $500 million tax relief bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signs a bill into law providing more than $500 million in savings for state and property taxpayers over the next two years. The bill compresses five…
Sen. Hoeven Pushes Biden Administration For Increased Oil And Gas Production
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- Sen. John Hoeven is pressing Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to increase domestic oil and gas production to bring down prices at the pump. He is also stressing the importance of increasing…
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