Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Visits Minot Air Force Base
MINOT, ND -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis visited Minot Air Force Base and talked about his change of course on nuclear weapons. Mattis says he's become convinced that the U.S. must keep all…
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Despite Brain Cancer Diagnosis, Sen. McCain Showing No Signs of Slowing Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- It seems Senator John McCain is not letting brain cancer slow down his work in the government and for the country. McCain's office says he will maintain a regular work schedule while continuing his treatment. He…
Governor Burgum Announces Task Force for Public Education System
BISMARCK, ND -- Gov. Burgum is setting up a new task force aimed at improving North Dakota's public education system. The Innovative Education Task Force will identify new, creative teaching methods and make recommendations to the governor and Legislature.…
Moorhead Property Taxes on the Rise
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Property taxes are going up for people living in Moorhead. The 2018 preliminary city budget includes a $35 a year increase on a median value home. That number could change with County and School District budget changes…
Breaking: Heitkamp Announces Run for Re-election
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - Senator Heidi Heitkamp is seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate. The Democratic Senator made the announcement on KFGO's "News & Views with Joel Heitkamp" Wednesday morning. Heitkamp was sworn in on January 3, 2013, for her…
Angry Homeowners Address Fargo City Commissioners on Property Tax Bills
FARGO, ND -- Some angry homeowners addressed the Fargo City Commission about their estimated property tax bills. Many of them said they received notices in the mail saying they will be seeing double…
Detroit Lakes City Council Votes on Raising Purchasing Age on Tobacco
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- The meeting was standing room only. The Detroit Lakes City Council voted on raising the purchasing age people can buy tobacco. Karen Crabtree was one person in support of…
Governor Dayton, Republican Leaders Working with Mediator
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Dayton and top Republicans have chosen a mediator to try to help them out of a constitutional battle. The two sides have been locked in a legal battle for months over Dayton's decision to…
The Red River Valley Remembers and Honors 9/11
RED RIVER VALLEY -- It's been 16 years since many call the worst day in modern American history and the scars on the nation's psyche are still fresh. It's known as the September…
Thousands Want Christopher Columbus Statue Replaced with Prince
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Thousands of people in Minnesota are rallying behind an effort to bring prince to the capitol. Nearly 5,000 people have signed a petition to take down a statue of Christopher Columbus at the Minnesota state capitol…
Wahpeton Mayor Resigns
WAHPETON, ND -- Wahpeton Mayor Meryl Hansey has resigned and is fighting cancer. Hansey, 81, submitted his resignation after being absent from his mayoral duties since June. City Council President Steve Dale has been filling in while Hansey battles his…
Gov. Burgum Travels to D.C., Asking for Drought Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gov. Burgum is in Washington, D.C. seeking a presidential disaster declaration for the drought. He met with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to talk about drought relief efforts for North Dakota farmers…
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