Experts Say Permit or No Permit, Learning Firearm Safety is Key
FARGO, N.D. -- Although the new concealed carry law doesn't require a permit, many people believe that it is important to know how to properly handle a firearm. Being properly trained…
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ND Lawmakers Debating on Reduced Funding for Homeless Shelters
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year,…
Governor Dayton Proposes More Funding for State's Schools
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Dayton is proposing that the state spend $175 million across 260 school districts in Minnesota. The money would go to offer pre-K opportunities to over 17,000 of the state's four-year-olds and their families. It's part…
Minnesota Wineries Suing Over State Grape Restrictions
MINNESOTA -- Two Minnesota wineries are suing the state to try to overturn a law that requires them to make their products with a majority of grapes grown in Minnesota. The operators say the state Farm Wineries Act unconstitutionally…
Law Enforcement Concerns Over ND's New Conceal and Carry Law
FARGO, N.D. -- Officials with the Fargo Police Department are having some concerns about the new conceal carry law. It was signed by the governor last week. It lets anyone with…
Gov. Burgum Vetoes Measure Limiting Governor Employee Bonuses
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has vetoed a measure that would limit employee bonuses from the governor. Burgum said the bill "places unprecedented and intentional restrictions'' on a governor's ability to recruit and retain key employees. It was Burgum's…
Minnesota Congressman Announces Run for Governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A five-term congressman from Minnesota is running for governor. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat, is seeking to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who is not running for another term. Walz is the top Democrat on the…
Woodley Takes Plea Deal in DAPL Case
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- One of the most famous Dakota Access pipeline protesters has reached a plea deal. Actress Shailene Woodley has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. She was scheduled to stand trial this Friday. If…
Planned Parenthood Rally Outside Rep. Kevin Cramer's Office
FARGO, N.D. -- Protesters attempted to deliver a petition to Representative Kevin Cramer's office in Fargo, urging him to vote against de-funding Planned Parenthood. They're seen dressed head to toe in pink rallying in defense of the organization. The Trump…
Minnesota Muslim Civil Rights Group Asking Public for Support
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- A Muslim civil rights group is asking the public to help fight bigotry after a man demanded a Moorhead woman to take off her hijab. The Council on American-Islamic Relations wants thousands of Minnesotans to stand…
President Trump Approves Construction of Keystone XL Pipeline
NATIONAL -- Construction on the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline was officially approved by the Trump administration. This reverses President Obama's previous decision to block construction on the pipeline which feeds oil from Canada to a network of other…
NDSU's "Teach-In" Talks Climate Change, Politics...and Fake News
FARGO, N.D. -- Hundreds of students and faculty at NDSU took time away from class to go to class. The "teach-in" put students in multiple 25 minute long classes to…
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