BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-Prairie Public) - The North Dakota House has approved a measure to replace Chinese-made drones in the state fleet. The state owns 353 drones, 307 from China. The sponsor, Bismarck Representative Mike Nathe, says he was told by…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is having her hearing to become the next Homeland Security Secretary pushed back from Wednesday to Friday. According to a committee aide, the FBI has yet to complete its portion of…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — At around 9 a.m., smoke started to come from inside the chapel to the office area. Students at the school next door to the chapel were evacuated and were bussed…
FARGO — The ACLU of North Dakota is weighing in on HB 1145. The bill would require a display of the Ten Commandments in public schools across the state. They cited the case of Stone…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) -- The new hospital is done and now it's time to transfer patients from the old Altru hospital in Grand Forks. The transition will begin on Sunday. The new emergency room will open first at 6…
UPDATE 8:29PM : Democrats respond to Republicans holding session in the House without them. Former Speaker of the House Rep. Melissa Hortman said, "Very strange afternoon indeed. We saw something on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives today…
FARGO -- Getting dressed this weekend in the metro probably means you're putting on a parka, gloves, hat, scarf and boots. But when you get dressed to go out, consider donning your best anime…
OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Two women in Otter Tail County are accused of fraud and charged with wrongfully receiving assistance. Court documents show 26-year-old Kara Gondringer of Fergus Falls failed to update her income for medical assistance since…
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (KVRR) -- Actually you'll have to meet at Shooting Star Casino to see Diamond Rio live in concert. The country music hitmakers will be in Mahnomen on Friday, March 28. You can expect to hear all the big…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-Daily Journal Media) - Fire has heavily damaged a church in Fergus Falls. Fire Chief Ryan Muchow said crews were called to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church at 9:04 a.m. Tuesday. "By the time we arrived,…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong directed the U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at full staff on Jan. 20 at the North Dakota Capitol and all state buildings in observance of the inauguration of…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Witnesses on Monday characterized the kratom plant as both as a dangerous and sometimes fatal drug and as a safe way to manage chronic pain and help people wean themselves off more dangerous opioids.…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A bill under consideration by North Dakota lawmakers would restrict which organizations qualify to conduct charitable gambling. The discussion comes as electronic pull tab machines have proliferated in North Dakota, with 5,250 devices similar…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) — The U.S. Supreme Court settled a North Dakota voting rights case Monday, leaving in place two majority-Native American subdistricts challenged as unconstitutional. “I’m glad that it’s finally been resolved,” said Rep. Lisa Finley-DeVille, a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Downtown Community Partnership hosting its first "State of Downtown Fargo" event. Fargo's elite gathered at Jasper Hotel for drinks and hors d'oeuvres during a social hour before settling down to a…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- "What a tradition of exellence. This shines such a bright light on our state. I like to talk a lot about American energy dominance. Well this right here is North Dakota…
FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – A Fargo man who stole multiple items, including vehicles, from a West Fargo auto shop will spend the next three years on supervised probation. Justin Rodriguez was arrested in September after he broke into a shop on…
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- As a power struggle continues in the Minnesota House, Republicans dispute the interpretation of the state constitution when it comes to who is in charge and how many members are needed for a quorum. Secretary of…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Cordell McFadden of Moorhead will spend eight years in prison for aggravated assault with a firearm. He pleaded guilty to shooting another person in Fargo. McFadden was arrested last March for the shooting in the 1700…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- Boss' Pizza and Chicken is serving an extra large steaming pizza for anyone ready to stomach the challenge. The Boss Hog Challenge is a 28 inch pizza, two meat toppings and…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber announces that they oppose reinstating the Sunday morning closing laws in North Dakota. Also known as Sunday Blue Laws, it prohibits certain businesses from being…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill introduced in the state legislature would change how mental health is treated in the state but it runs in opposition to current plans by North Dakota Health and Human…
WASHINGTON (North Dakota Monitor) — Utah Sen. Mike Lee announced Monday he had postponed the confirmation hearing for two days for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. Lee, chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delayed…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — For one hour Friday morning, Rep. Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks, was “Chelsea” — a formerly incarcerated woman trying to make ends meet on $320 a week. He had to use his resources wisely to…
FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — A Fargo insurance agent facing the largest fine ever imposed by the North Dakota Insurance Department says the state agency misrepresented what led to the fine. Tyler Bjerke, a representative for Midwest Heritage Insurance and…
