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Dusty Johnson to seek 3rd term in U.S. House

PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is seeking reelection to a third term. The 45-year-old Republican on Monday announced his run for the state’s lone House seat in a statement that promoted his record and effectiveness on agriculture…

Midwest Motor Express sold for $150 million

BISMARCK, N.D. - A Bismarck freight company with a rich history dating back to 1918 has been sold for $150 million. Midwest Motor Express has been purchased by Knight-Swift, a publicly traded carrier listed on the New York Stock Exchange.…

SD House committee advances ban on trans restroom policies

PIERRE, S.D. - A South Dakota bill that would ban transgender students from using school restrooms that match their gender identity has cleared its first hurdle in the Legislature. The House State Affairs committee sent the bill to a vote…

Body found at scene of apartment building fire in Detroit Lakes

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) - A body has been recovered from the scene of an apartment building fire on Saturday in Detroit Lakes. Police Chief Steve Todd says firefighters discovered the remains of 61-year-old Kari Bishop of Detroit Lakes.  The remains…

Man killed on highway in Towner County

ROCKLAKE. N.D. - The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a man was killed when he was struck by an SUV on a highway in Towner County. Sixty-five-year-old Charles Huovinen was slouched in a lane of traffic on Highway 281 near…

Former judge announces run for Minnesota attorney general

MINNEAPOLIS - Former Washington County Judge Tad Jude on Monday became the latest Republican hoping to unseat Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison. Jude was a state lawmaker for nearly two decades and also served as a Hennepin County commissioner before…

Trial to resume for cops accused of violating Floyd's rights

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Testimony will resume for a second week as the federal trial continues for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Prosecutors are trying to prove that Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng…

Gov. Burgum Joins Others Looking To Fast-Track Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) -- The nation's governors are looking for ways to fast-track infrastructure projects. They met in Washington, D.C. on Saturday with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. They are seeking guidelines on spending new federal money on infrastructure, including…

Two People Arrested in Jamestown For Identity Theft

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) -- Two people from Jamestown are arrested after being accused of stealing someone's identity to make over $30,000 in fraudulent purchases. 34-year-old Dorothy Rush and 36-year-old Loring Rush were arrested on suspicion of felony unauthorized use…

ND Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem dies

UPDATE - The Office of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem announces he died unexpectedly Friday. "We know Wayne was a widely respected and well-known public figure, but we ask that his family be allowed…

Update: Heitkamp abruptly exits lobbying firm

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - Former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says she's decided not to accept a position as co-chair of a multi-national consulting and lobbying firm. Actum LLC announced Thursday that Heitkamp, along with former White House Chief-of-Staff and Office of…

Bertagnolli named Job Service North Dakota chief

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Pat Bertagnolli of Watford City to serve as executive director of Job Service North Dakota. Burgum cited his background in workforce recruitment in both the public and private sectors. Bertagnolli begins his…

Bank robbery suspect says he came to Fargo to rob a bank

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - A homeless man who said he robbed the Downtown Fargo Wells Fargo said he came to Fargo from Omaha by bus specifically to rob a bank. Fifty-seven-year-old Troy Maynard has been charged with robbery and theft.…

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