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Gov. Tim Walz after White House meeting says President Biden is "fit for office," and has his support
WASHINGTON — After a meeting at the White House Wednesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said President Biden is "fit for office" even as some fellow Democrats called for him to withdraw from the race amid concerns about his poor debate performance.Walz, chair of the Democratic Governors Association, joined several of his Democratic colleagues leading states across the country — some in-person, some virtually — to speak with the president directly. He and Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland and Kathy Hochul of New York addressed reporters following their discussion and pledged their support."He has had our backs through COVID, through all...
Motorcycle Operator Injured Following Accident Near Elizabeth
Elizabeth, MN – At around 4:54 Wednesday afternoon, an 18-year-old was involved in a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highway 27 and Cozy Point Drive near Long Lake. The crash was witnessed by a UPS driver, who called 911 and administered aid to the motorcycle operator...
Cloquet Track & Field Standout Kendra Kelley Transfers to University of Minnesota
CLOQUET, Minn.- Over a month ago, Cloquet native and NDSU track and field standout Kendra Kelley announced she was entering the transfer portal. Now, it appears she’s found her next team. Late Tuesday, Kelley announced on her own Twitter page that she is transferring to the University of Minnesota.
University of North Dakota to help with air traffic controller shortage; Hoeven explains
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The University of North Dakota is helping to combat the shortage of qualified air traffic controllers to ensure growing airports like some in North Dakota have access to the staffing they need to maintain safety and efficiency. Senator John Hoeven said UND has air traffic control...
U.S. Small Business Administrator gets a taste of North Dakota.
The Administrator of the federal Small Business Administration toured the Fargo-area, Tuesday, looking at small businesses that have worked with the agency to turn an idea into an enterprise. Prairie Public’s Todd McDonald has details…
Scattered Showers & Storms On July 4th
FOURTH OF JULY: Scattered showers and -showers will continue across the Valley through the morning and become more widely scattered this afternoon with pop-up storms. The good news for our 4th of July is weather models have backed off on the amount of, and frequency of rain and storms for much of the area for this afternoon and evening. However, there still will be showers and storms! Temperatures will warm into the low to upper 70s by the late afternoon hours. For the all important mid to late evening hours our sky will remain mostly cloudy to cloudy with showers diminishing late meaning mostly dry conditions for those fireworks displays, though there will still be a few lingering showers.
North Dakota Target Shoppers: Look Out For This New Rule
I don’t often go to the store in person because... people... EWW, but when I do, I tend to go to the self check out, because... less people, less EWW. If you go to target anytime in the near future, you might want to look out for this new change several Target locations are initiating.
Starion Bank CEO selected as next Bank of North Dakota president
The North Dakota Industrial Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to hire the next president and CEO of the Bank of North Dakota. Don Morgan, president and CEO of Starion Bank, was selected to enter into negotiations to lead the bank after members of the commission conducted hourlong interviews with two finalists for the position. “Farms, ranches […] The post Starion Bank CEO selected as next Bank of North Dakota president appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Airports hope to land state funding for major projects
FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) – Three North Dakota airports have plans for major upgrades and will be asking the state Legislature to approve a combined $120 million for the projects. Fargo’s Hector International Airport had its official groundbreaking Monday for a terminal expansion and parking garage. The airports in...
For a healthier state, build a strong health workforce
Workforce concerns took center stage at Center for Rural Health’s recent Dakota Conference on Rural & Public Health. If there was a theme for the 39th Annual Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, it would be “How to Build a Healthier North Dakota.” In 1990, North Dakota was the healthiest state in the nation, according to America’s Health Rankings. But in 2023, North Dakota was ranked 14th.
GRAND FORKS TO DO CONSTRUCTION ON 32ND AVENUE AND I-29 OFF RAMPS
Starting on Monday, July 8, 2024, traffic control will be placed back on 32nd Ave. S. as crews continue with concrete panel repairs. Starting the evening of Monday, July 8, crews will begin work overnight on the on and off ramps at 1-29 and the intersections of S. 38th St. and S. 31st St.
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