ST. PAUL, Minn. - Two lawmakers have announced plans to introduce legislation to put Minnesota among 25 other states and Washington, D.C. in legalizing sports betting. The legislation is sponsored by Democratic Sen. Karla Bigham and Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo. It…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says with active COVID-19 cases at their lowest level since August, the statewide risk level is being adjusted from moderate/yellow risk to low/green risk. The change goes into effect Friday, Jan. 29 at…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - The North Dakota Senate Human Services Committee will hold hearings on three bills designed to help lower prescription costs. Two of the bills would allow North Dakota to buy medications wholesale from Canada. A third bill…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) - A state senator from Wahpeton has introduced a bill to make the State Health Officer and the director of the Department of Human Services elected positions. Republican Jason Heitkamp says the suggestion comes from a constituent.…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- For those who've gotten sexually violated, the hours that follow can be some of the most painful of their lives. A team of nurses at Jamestown Regional Medical Center is working…
BISMARCK, N.D. -- A proposed bill would allow for a cite and release method for people faced with misdemeanor charges in North Dakota. "What this bill would do is it would allow officers…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesotans 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Star Tribune reports 205,000 seniors signed-up for the lottery. You can pre-register…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes an over $52 billion, two-year budget with an emphasis on COVID-19 recovery. It includes tax hikes on the state's highest earners and corporations. The…
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- If you live in West Fargo, keep an eye on your mailbox for a gift from the city. The city commission held a special meeting Monday night to approve the COVID-19 Relief Enterprise Fund ordinance. It…
FARGO, N.D. -- The former Kmart on South University Drive in Fargo along with lot-partner Burger King could be meeting the wrecking ball. GFI Dakota Development, the property owner, and Enclave Development want to build 170 apartments along with commercial…
FARGO, N.D. -- The Salvation Army wraps up last year's Red Kettle campaign as they announce the results of their largest fundraiser of the year. With implications of the pandemic, the Salvation Army says…
FARGO (KVRR) - The first trial held in connection with last year's downtown Fargo riot has ended with acquittals. A Cass County District Court jury found 24-year-old Negasi Behre "not guilty" of engaging in…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota health officials are reporting 4 new deaths due to the coronavirus. That brings the death toll to 1,415. A man in his 60s from Burleigh County, a man in his 60s from Cass County,…
BISMARCK, N.D. - Critics of legislation that addresses gender in school sports say the proposal discriminates against transgender students in North Dakota. The bill would prohibit public schools from allowing a person to participate on a girls or boys team…
MINNEAPOLIS - Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continually perpetuated the claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election. A Twitter spokesperson said in a statement that it decided to ban Lindell, who…
FARGO, N.D. -- After a man barricaded himself inside his vehicle early Saturday morning in South Fargo, a shelter in place alert went out to people throughout the Cass and Clay counties. The Fargo…
BISMARCK, N.D. - A Republican lawmaker is proposing a bill to make recreational marijuana legal in North Dakota. State Rep. Jason Dockter of Bismarck says attitudes toward the drug have changed in the past…
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd is appointed District Court Judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District by Gov. Tim Walz. It is chambered in Fergus Falls. Judd will be replacing Judge Barbara Hanson who is retiring. The district…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in Minnesota, the first known case documented in the United States. Minnesota Department of Health says the variant was found in a person who had…
FARGO (KVRR) - Fargo police say several persons of interest are being sought in connection with a shooting Sunday at the former Community Homes complex, now called "The Arbors." Lt. Chris Helmick says police were notified by a hospital that…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) - Two Moorhead police officers have received Lifesaving Awards and another officer was given the Distinguished Service Award. In December, Officers Anastacia Hermes and Maria Bischoff overheard an emergency dispatch for a female who was not breathing.…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - Gov. Doug Burgum says the North Dakota Dept. of Human Services will temporarily administer the federally funded refugee resettlement program in North Dakota to preserve in-state control after Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota unexpectedly announced…
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has introduced a bill that would ban abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. The bill was introduced as part of the legislative session and noted that Friday was the 48th anniversary…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - The North Dakota Dept. of Health says there were no new COVID-19 related deaths reported Monday. There are currently 1,082 active cases in the state. Fifty people are hospitalized. Cass County had the highest number of…
DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota’s premier sled dog race will take place on the north shore beginning next week, but this year spectators will not be part of the event. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon traditionally attracts thousands of spectators,…
