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Republicans taking unusual route in race against Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MINNEAPOLIS — There has been so much attention on the developments with the presidential candidates that some local races have not gotten as much attention.Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for her fourth term in the U.S. Senate. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the unusual journey Republicans are taking to find the opponent to run against her.U.S. Senate races are very expensive. For example, during the last Senate race in Pennsylvania candidates raised and spent more than $300 million. That's why U.S. Senate candidates usually announce a full year and a half before the election. That is not the...
Historic Minnesota Town Listed As Poorest in the Entire State
According to recent studies, Minnesota has withstood the rise of inflation better than most states in the U.S. However, that doesn't mean that some towns in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes aren't struggling mightily. 247 Wall Street recently released its report on the poorest town in every state, and...
Minnesota State Flag Soars To Space: A Historic Milestone Achieved
Some Minnesotans (but by no means all) have been saying it all along -- Minnesota's new state flag is out of this world. According to the UMN Mechanical Engineering and UMN Aerospace Engineer team, they "launched the flag together with a research payload earlier today (Wednesday) from Montgomery, MN." And...
Fort Totten man arrested after several hour standoff in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – A Fort Totten man is in custody after a several hour standoff Monday afternoon in Grand Forks. Grand Forks Police say officers from their department and agents with the FBI were searching for Collin Posey, 32, who was wanted on two federal and five Grand Forks County warrants.
Grand Forks chase suspect pleads guilty to several felonies after March vehicle pursuit
GRAND FORKS, ND — A man accused of leading law enforcement on a pursuit through Grand Forks County in March has pleaded guilty to eight charges, including six felonies. Police say the chase began after Benjamin Pawlowski shoplifted from Target, and then fled on foot after he crashed his vehicle. When officers caught up to Pawlowski and arrested him, they found him with meth and drug paraphernalia.
Big Changes At Olive Garden & North Dakotans Will Be Impacted
Olive Garden has always been one of my family's favorite restaurant destinations. There are over 700 Olive Garden restaurants nationwide, including one each in our four major cities of Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and one here in north Bismarck at 3400, north 14th Street. There's no doubt, these are very...
BULLETIN BOARD JULY 23, 2024
The Eagles Auxiliary will provide home-delivered meals this week. Registration is now open for Get Kids Out Fishing. The event will take place on Monday, July 29. This event is geared for ages 11-15 and is limited to 27 participants. Details and registration can be found at getkidsoutdoorsmn.org. Christian Brothers...
Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team flies into Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Italy’s Aeuronautica Militare team, best known as Frecce Tricolori, or “Tricolor Arrows” in English, flew into Fargo today, July 22, during it’s 2024 North America Tour. This is the first time they’ve ever been to Fargo, and the first time...
New Salem’s Wyatt Kuhn commits to UND football
NEW SALEM, ND (KVRR) – New Salem’s Wyatt Kuhn has been dominant on the 9-man football scene and now he has committed to playing for the University of North Dakota after his senior season. Kuhn made the decision on social media about joining the Division I program. “Small...
CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES WENDY AULT, APPROVES APPLYING FOR THE RIVER SHOWS DEVELOPMENT GRANT
The Crookston City Council met on Monday evening, starting with a special meeting to appoint Wendy Ault to fill the vacant Ward 5 City Council seat. Ault took the oath of office as the first item at the regular City Council meeting. AMENDED ALCOHOL ORDINANCE APPROVED. With a full council,...
GF Police assist another agency, block off 20th St. and 12th Ave. N
(KNOX) – Grand Forks Police cordoned off 12th Avenue North near Hugo’s Marketplace Monday night. A large police presence was assisting another agency in the 1900 block of 12th Avenue North. 20th Street was blocked from 11th Avenue North for about three to four blocks.
Detroit Lakes MN Trolls exceed my highest expectations!
My friend Monica and I are in and around Detroit Lakes today to see the Trolls of Detroit Lakes. They are amazing, large structures hidden around the area. Here’s a blurb from the DL Chamber website…. Minnesota’s forests have long inspired tall tales, legendary characters and cherished photo ops....
Sanford Children’s receives first-ever facility dog
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Patients at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo are now able to receive assistance in the form of man’s best friend. Fox, a one-year-old golden retriever, is the region’s first-ever facility dog. Sanford Health says a facility dog is different than a therapy dog because it works in a health care setting to provide comfort and is educated to assist with patient care, whereas a therapy dog is a personal pet that has been certified to visit the hospital and provide comfort and joy to patients and families.
2024 Missouri Valley Footbal releases preseason poll; NDSU placed at 2nd, UND at 5th
FARGO (KVRR) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference released their 2024 Preseason Poll and All-Conference teams. The North Dakota State University Bison were placed at second with one first place vote while the UND Fighting Hawks are fifth. The defending conference and state champion, South Dakota State University Jackrabbits were chosen to finish in first.
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