Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of race for third term
MINNESOTA (KVRR) -- Months after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he was ready to be Minnesota’s Governor for a third term, on Monday, he said…
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North Dakota US Rep. Julie Fedorchak announces reelection campaign
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., announced her reelection campaign Monday in a video posted to social media. In the video, Fedorchak is described as someone who supports the “America first” agenda and will…
Barnesville, MN announces death of city council member
BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) -- A Barnesville, Minnesota council member has died. A social media post by the city announced the death of Dawn Stuvland. She served Ward 1 since first being elected in 2015. The post says Dawn served with…
North Dakota farmers not set up for success in 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in December announced its Farmer Bridge Assistance, a payment…
Late Rep. Melissa Hortman's children ask President Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Walz was involved
ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX 9) -- Rep. Melissa Hortman's son and daughter are asking President Donald Trump to remove a conspiracy video suggesting Gov. Tim Walz was involved in Hortman's assassination. The video was shared Saturday afternoon on Truth Social. It…
Fargo City Commission to vote on motion to dissolve three volunteer commissions
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Three City of Fargo volunteer boards and commissions could be ending in 2026 if approved by the city commission on Monday night. City staff wants to conclude the Human Rights Commission, Arts and Culture Commission and…
Federal government freezes all child care payments to Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- The U.S. Health and Human Services Department is freezing child care payments to Minnesota amid a massive fraud investigation. Several child care centers in the state were a part of a viral video by…
Attorney General Ellison files for emergency relief over SNAP benefits demand
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) -- Attorney General Keith Ellison files for emergency relief to protect SNAP benefits for the almost half a million Minnesotans who rely on the program. The motion challenges a USDA demand that Minnesota verify SNAP eligibility…
North Dakota awarded nearly $200 million as part of rural healthcare program
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota will get nearly $200 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. It's aimed at improving health care quality and access in rural areas. The Trump administration announced the awards for each state…
Group of GOP Lawmakers Call on Gov. Walz to Resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/FOX 9) -- A group of Republican lawmakers in Minnesota is calling for Gov. Tim Walz to resign amid allegations of significant Medicaid fraud. The legislators referenced Article 8, Section 6 of the Minnesota Constitution. A joint…
North Dakota GOP 2026 State Convention set to be held in Minot
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- The North Dakota GOP State Convention has been set for this year. The republican party announced it will be in Minot from March 26 through the 29 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Chairman Matthew Simon…
Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson dies at 87
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Former North Dakota Governor Allen Olson has died. The republican served as attorney general from 1972 to 1980 before becoming the 28th governor from 1981 to 1984. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the…
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