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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Fargo-based Packet Digital has landed a $50 million award to ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity. The award will enable the company to expand production lines at its Badland Batteries manufacturing facility in Fargo. That will…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. The West Virginia governor initially said the troops had…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A new effort is underway to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in public schools in North Dakota. Secretary of State Michael Howe has just received a proposed petition to initiate a constitutional measure…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers has announced his intention to retire. In a notice to Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Crothers says he will step down on February 28, 2026 after serving more than 20 years…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined another lawsuit against the Trump Administration, this time over SNAP benefits. Ellison and 21 other attorneys general are trying to stop the federal government from cutting off benefits for…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz held his annual presentation of Minnesota's Thanksgiving Turkey. The state leads the nation in turkey production with over 600 farms. He thanked those farmers for everything they do to make Thanksgiving traditions possible.…
