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Evening Storms and Smoke Forecasted for North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND – North Dakota residents should brace for a mixed weather pattern today, with partly to mostly sunny skies giving way to potential thunderstorms in the evening. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a forecast predicting smoky conditions across the region, accompanied by highs in the mid-80s.
‘Mr. Secretary’: Burgum won’t be Trump’s VP, but he appears poised to take another role.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) appears poised to step into an energy-related role in the next administration if former President Trump wins the White House. Burgum, who was reportedly on the shortlist of Trump’s potential running mates, was ultimately passed over in favor of Sen. JD Vance (Ohio). But after he wasn’t selected for…
Minnesota officials react to President Biden's decision to step down from reelection bid
MINNEAPOLIS — Top leaders from Minnesota are reacting to President Biden's decision to step down from his reelection bid."While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as president for my term," Mr. Biden posted in a statement on social media Sunday.The news comes days after a CBS News poll showed that former President Donald Trump's lead over Mr. Biden grew to the largest in the campaign thus far, and a week after...
Quiet Minnesota Suburb Has 2nd Highest Murder Rate
The state of Minnesota has consistently ranked as one of the safest states in the U.S. for a few decades now. However, as with any state, some places are more dangerous than others. It will probably come as no surprise that Minneapolis has the highest murder per capita rate in...
New Minnesota Laws For Kids Riding In Cars Go Into Effect August 1st
A new child restraint law will come into effect for Minnesotans on August 1st. The new law includes a requirement that all children under 13 years old MUST sit in the back seat of any motor vehicle that has one. “Every driver who transports a child or children under the...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits 12 States, Including Minnesota
Public health officials are frantically trying to locate the source of a listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that 28 people have been hospitlozed after eating meats...
Two years after launching, 988 capacity continues to expand in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — For two years, three simple numbers have an impact on countless people struggling with mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. If you dial it, someone in a call center is there to answer the phone or reply to a text."I think it's it's been a huge success because we want to to be able to meet someone's needs kind of that lowest level of intervention possible. And we don't want it to feel scary for people to reach out for help," said Shannah Mulvihill, executive director of Mental Health Minnesota.She says 988 has...
Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Opens Up About 4 A.M. Call Informing Him of Tragic Death
Tragedy struck the Minnesota Vikings when newly drafted cornerback Khyree Jackson died in a car accident in early July. Jackson, along with former college football players Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., was involved in a fatal three-car crash at 3:14 a.m. Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson was pronounced dead...
Dobmeier Gets Hat Trick During King of the Wings Series at River Cities
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 20, 2024) — Mark Dobmeier completed a sweep of all three Bumper to Bumper Interstate Racing Association / Northern Outlaw Sprint Association main events during the Buffalo Wild Wings King of the Wings with his victory Saturday at River Cities Speedway. Dobmeier backed up his...
This year’s WE Fest to bring multiple changes
DETROIT LAKES, MINN. (Valley News Live) - WE Fest is just around the corner and management is looking to make some changes this year. Every summer, thousands head out to SOO Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes for WE Fest. Last year, festival attendees say it wasn’t so smooth like long lines to even get on the grounds. WE Fest management says part of the headache was because of one major headliner, Morgan Wallen. They call it, “The Wallen Effect.”
One statewide coalition is fighting for property taxes in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Keep It Local North Dakota has been rallying for property taxes here in the state. A statewide coalition, Keep It Local is taking action against an initiated ballot measure to abolish property tax in North Dakota. Mandan Park District President Wade Meschke says, “Property taxes fund parks, trails, and community centers, […]
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