Minnesota Democratic majority pushing $900M bonding bill in final days of session
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Democratic majority, in the closing days of the Minnesota Legislative session, is moving forward with plans for roughly a $900 million bonding bill for state public works projects. Democrats need some Republican votes to pass it, which Senate GOP minority leader Mark Johnson indicates would be po...
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Prince costume on display in Minnesota to celebrate Purple Rain's 40th Anniversary
ST. PAUL, MINN. - In celebration of Purple Rain's 40th anniversary, Minnesotans can check out the costume Prince wore in the film for free at the Minnesota History Center beginning today (THURS). From now through July 27th, the iconic outfit will be on display in the lobby of the Gale Family Library, viewable during li...
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Prosecutor to recommend $325 fee for Rep. Dockter
BY: MARY STEURER BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) - A prosecutor plans to recommend a court fee of $325 and no jail time for a Bismarck lawmaker found guilty last week of voting on legislation he had a financial interest in. McLean County State's Attorney Ladd Erickson also defended the actions of the jury in the ...
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Remains found nearly 50 years ago in Arizona identified as a Vietnam veteran from Minnesota
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Human remains found nearly 50 years ago in the Flagstaff area have been identified as a Vietnam veteran originally from Minnesota, authorities said Wednesday. Coconino County Sheriff's officials said the remains were those of Gerald Francis Long but the cause of death cannot be determined. Long'...
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Grand Forks lawmaker arrested for DUI
BY: MICHAEL ACHTERLING GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) - A Grand Forks lawmaker was arrested for a misdemeanor DUI early Tuesday morning. Rep. Claire Cory, R-Grand Forks, was driving near the intersection of Gateway Drive and Columbia Road in Grand Forks when a local police officer pulled her over, according t...
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Two separate crashes close interstate exit ramps in the Fargo, West Fargo metro
(FARGO/WEST FARGO. (KFGO/KVRR) - Two crashes closed interstate exit ramps in the metro Wednesday night. The first happened around 5:50 pm on the loop ramp from northbound I-29 to westbound I-94. North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 49-year-old Fargo man lost control of a Chevy Camaro and hit a guardrail. He was taken to ...
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Tanker truck leaks large amount of diesel fuel in West Fargo early Thursday; cleanup underway
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - Cleanup is ongoing Thursday after a tanker truck caused a large diesel fuel spill on the northeast side of West Fargo. Fire Department Battalion Chief Levi Nesvold says a passerby reported the spill shortly after midnight onto a stretch roadway near the intersection at 7th Avenue Northeast and...
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White Earth man charged with felony cannabis possession for selling without a license
MAHNOMEN, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) - A White Earth tribal member who sold marijuana without a license has been charged with a felony for illegal cannabis possession by the Mahnomen County attorney, launching the first test of the state's authority to prosecute marijuana crimes on tribal land post-legalization. Todd T...
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ND United president hopes Burgum will include substantial raises for teachers, public workers in executive budget
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/Prairie Public) - On Thursday, Gov. Doug Burgum will outline the guidelines state agencies will use to prepare their budget requests for the 2025-2027 biennium. Burgum will present his proposed executive budget to state lawmakers in December, during the Legislature's organizational session. It will...
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Cass County announces early voting, voting day locations
FARGO (KFGO) - Cass County will be conducting the June 11 Primary Election as a vote center election with several vote center locations available throughout the county. Voters may also vote by absentee ballot. Ballots are only sent to qualified electors that have completed an application that has been verified by the C...
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