BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The two candidates for next chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court have a vision for a better-resourced and more efficient judiciary. Justices Lisa Fair McEvers and Jerod Tufte are vying for the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Minnesota's budget and economic outlook remains stable in the current biennium. State officials are predicting a surplus of nearly $2.5 billion in the current biennium, but a $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 budget. The…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A court’s finding that a North Dakota law affecting underground storage of carbon dioxide is unconstitutional creates doubt for the energy industry, representatives said Wednesday. A district court judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- MyPillow CEO and President Trump supporter Mike Lindell files the paperwork to run for governor in Minnesota against Governor Tim Walz in 2026. Lindell joins a long list of candidates who have already announced campaigns…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposal to give roughly $1.3 million in bonus pay for 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees took a step forward Tuesday after officials had tabled the matter due to a legal question. The…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) — The North Dakota Forest Service is accepting applications for the Cooperative Fire Protection Assistance program. Grant funds are available to enhance fire protection and prevention capabilities of North Dakota’s fire departments. Applications will be accepted from…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) — State officials are preparing to launch Minnesota’s new Paid Leave program. Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Varilek says they begin accepting early applications Wednesday, Dec. 3. He says, “Any eligible Minnesota parent…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) -- "Well, this is going to be the first time I'm going to say this in my life. My name's Chris Madel and I'm running for governor of the great state of Minnesota." That is how Minneapolis attorney…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- At the state capitol tonight, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong had the honor of lighting the Capitol Christmas tree. A crowd filled Memorial Hall for music, holiday readings, carols, cookies and hot chocolate…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/FOX9) -- U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans' tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the investigation via social media writing it was initiated due to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline is appealing a North Dakota’s judge’s decision not to interfere in a free speech lawsuit Greenpeace filed against the company overseas. The Amsterdam-based Greenpeace International filed the…
