LIVE: Embracing Hardship
The past couple years in the pandemic have been tough for a lot of folks on a variety of levels: pandemic deaths and the risk of Covid-19. Civil rights, demonstrations and unrest, and public…
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Frontline workers and DFLers push for Legislature to pass pandemic bonuses
MINNESOTA (KVRR) - Minnesota frontline workers and Democrats call for immediate action in the legislature to deliver a $1 billion package giving them a pandemic bonus. The plan gives 667,000 health care, nursing home,…
ND Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring running to keep his job
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) - North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is running for re-election. The Republican says trade is what creates business opportunities in North Dakota. During his tenure at the Department of Agriculture, Goehring addressed issues such as workforce…
MN state senator's snowmobile ended up on top of lawmaker in crash involving DNR enforcement chief
BRAINERD, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota state senator's snowmobile landed on top of a fellow senator who had been thrown from his sled in a crash with the state Department of Natural Resources enforcement chief, a DNR report indicates. State Sen.…
Wrigley Takes Oath of Office as North Dakota Attorney General
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/PRAIRIE PUBLIC RADIO/KVRR) – Former US Attorney Drew Wrigley has taken the oath of office as North Dakota Attorney General after being appointed by Gov. Doug Burgum. It was done in a private ceremony. Supreme Court Chief Justice…
Senator Tina Smith explains her support for banning no knock warrants
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - Minnesota Senator Tina Smith discusses her stance on no knock warrants following the Minneapolis SWAT Team shooting and killing Amir Locke who was armed. "I always want to look at…
ND Attorney General Stenehjem died of heart attack
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The wife of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he died of a heart attack and associated effects last week. The 68-year-old Republican was found unresponsive in his Bismarck home and died several hours later.…
ND AG Wayne Stenehjem remembered as a family man at his funeral
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is being remembered not just for the work he did, but the family man and friend he was to many. "Wayne Stenehjem will go…
SD Gov. Kristi Noem signs transgender athlete ban into law
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. South Dakota is the 10th state to…
Fargo Mayor launches reelection bid
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - As expected, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is officially running for another term. Mahoney says he wants a better structure for students who want to learn trades and give job…
Dustin Elliott announces campaign for Fargo mayor
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A fourth candidate is in the race for Fargo mayor. Dustin Elliott says he works in the loan department of a Fargo bank. The 35-year-old is a political newcomer. He says he believes there should be…
Minnesota's 2022 Legislative Session Starts With Massive Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Minnesota's 2022 Legislative Session is underway with lawmakers looking at a $7.7 billion budget surplus. Republicans want to pass permanent tax cuts to give money back to Minnesota families. Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has proposed…
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