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Hoeven to seek third term in Senate

FARGO (KVRR) - Sen. John Hoeven is running for reelection.  Hoeven's campaign office confirms that he plans to seek a third term in the Senate in 2022. "The answer is yes, Senator Hoeven is planning to run for re-election" according…

Fargo man facing murder charge in girlfriend's death

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) - A Fargo man who had been facing domestic assault and other charges is now charged with murder after his girlfriend died. Twenty-seven-year-old Cody Plumlee was arrested in early December after police were called to a north Fargo…

Smith, Hoeven discuss Biden's choice to lead USDA

WASHINGTON (KVRR) - During his confirmation hearing Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack addressed climate change, food insecurity and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vilsack is one step closer to leading USDA,…

City prosecutor says 'F*** Biden' flag is protected speech

FARGO (KVRR) - Charges will not be filed against a Fargo homeowner who was flying a flag with a profanity referring to President Biden. Assistant City Attorney Alissa Farol says she determined that displaying the flag is protected by the…

Ten Commandments bill advances to the North Dakota House

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate passed a bill Wednesday to allow local school districts to post the Ten Commandments in the classroom and to mandate the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance. The main sponsor, Edinburg Republican…

Cleanup underway after 21,000-gallon oil well spill

WILLISTON, N.D. - Cleanup is underway after 21,000 gallons of crude oil spilled at a well east of Williston. State Oil and Gas Division officials say the release at the Equinor Energy LP well was due to a valve failure.…

Heitkamp, Dorgan, Conrad ask Biden to nominate Schneider

FARGO (KVRR) - Three former U.S. senators from North Dakota are leaning on President Biden to nominate a Fargo lawyer and former state lawmaker from Grand Forks for U.S. Attorney. Former Sens. Heidi Heitkamp, Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan have…

Walz raises $1.7 million for likely 2022 reelection bid

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Democratic Gov. Tim Walz has raised $1.7 million for his likely 2022 reelection bid since he took office two years ago and finished 2020 with $1.3 million in the bank. Walz has not formally announced that…

Police worried about security funding for Chauvin trial

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota’s top law enforcement officials say they are worried about arranging security for the trial of Derek Chauvin after Republicans balked at a proposal to have the state help pay for it. Chauvin is one of four former…

The Chamber discusses F-M Diversion project

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - The Chamber holds an Eggs and Issues discussion with members of the legislation to talk about a $435.5 million bonding bill on the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project. At just under $800 million,…

Fire damages outside of two Moorhead homes

MOORHEAD, Minn. - A wind-fueled fire damages two houses on the 3400 block of 18th Street in Moorhead Tuesday afternoon. Fire teams arrived on the scene around 1:30 to flames coming off of the…

House proposal would raise North Dakota gas tax 6 cents

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota lawmakers are considering adding another 6 cents to the state’s 23-cent a-gallon gas tax. The House Finance and Taxation Committee has endorsed the hike to help pay for improvements to roads and bridges. A higher…

Bill requires North Dakota's health officer to be a physician

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Legislature is considering a measure that requires the state health officer to be a practicing licensed physician. The Republican-backed bill comes after three health officers chosen by Gov. Doug Burgum quit during a time…

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