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Internal review contradicts White House narrative of Pretti's death
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (574+ words) A preliminary government review contradicts the Trump administration's initial narrative of the shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti last week in Minneapolis. Pretti's death at the hands of immigration officers escalated tensions surrounding the Trump administration's immigration enforcement surge, and has…...
Emerald ash borer detected in Fargo
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (173+ words) Scott Liudahl is Fargo's City Forester. And he says" the inevitable has finally happened. "Once it was confirmed in Moorhead, we knew this was going to happen. It was just a matter of when. It wasn't a matter of if…...
Lawmakers may face hard budget decisions in the 2027 session
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (302+ words) The North Dakota Legislature may have less money to work with in the upcoming biennium. "They're projecting right now that revenue will be below projections by $900 million," said Senate Appropriations Chairman Brad Bekkedahl (R-Williston). That was echoed by House Majority…...
Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (456+ words) President Trump will hold a rally in Iowa on Tuesday to preview the administration's campaign message ahead of the midterm elections. It comes as polls show that voters are unhappy with many elements of his messaging so far. Tuesday's speech…...
A Republican candidate for Minnesota governor quits race; cites Operation Metro Surge
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (162+ words) A Minnesota attorney has withdrawn his candidacy for Governor. Chris Madel was running for the Republican nomination. He made a statement this morning from his social media accounts. "Since I announced my candidacy on December 1, I am extremely proud of…...
Amid lawsuits and protests, Trump signals changes to Minnesota immigration surge
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (484+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " After "very good" phone calls with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Monday, President Trump announced that border czar Tom Homan will be heading to the midwestern state to lead federal immigration enforcement efforts there....
Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leaks about wealthy taxpayers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (264+ words) The Treasury Department is canceling millions of dollars worth of contracts with the Booz Allen Hamilton consulting firm, after a contractor from the firm leaked confidential IRS information, showing how wealthy Americans manage to pay little or nothing in taxes....
Preventing Disease, Strengthening Communities
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (95+ words) Preventing Disease, Strengthening Communities'Prairie Public Broadcasting Rethinking Parkinson's: Can a Growing Brain Disease Be Prevented?Parkinson's is now the world's fastest-growing neurodegenerative disease. Neurologist Dr. Ray Dorsey challenges the idea that aging is to blame, pointing instead to environmental toxins…...
D'Ya NoDak: Lawmakers wrap special session with rural health funding, but school meals fall short
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) North Dakota legislators finished their assigned duty of deciding how to spend the $199 million grant to improve rural health care. In addition, they approved a loan to help the struggling Elgin hospital. But what they didn't pass was a bill…...
Senate narrowly rejects 'free school meals' bill
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (233+ words) The state Senate has rejected a measure that would provide free breakfast and lunch for school children. The vote in the Senate was 22 in favor, 24 against. An effort is underway for a state Constitutional amendment on the subject. And supporters…...