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Grand Forks residents push back against proposed school budget cuts
38+ min ago (576+ words) GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Grand Forks Public School District is facing a $4.4 million dollar budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year, prompting district leaders to consider cutting several programs and positions as part of a realignment process. More than…...
Man charged after defecating in Bemidji Police patrol car
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (326+ words) BEMIDJI, Minn. (Valley News Live) - A Bagley man is facing felony charges after Bemidji police say he intentionally defecated in a patrol car, causing it to be removed from service as a biohazard. Sha-Lu Nuday Steeprock, 23, made his first court…...
Finalists named for N.D. Board of Higher Education seat
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (154+ words) Finalists named for N.D. Board of Higher Education seat'Valley News Live BISMARCK, N.D. (Flag Family Media) - A nominating committee recommends three names to fill a vacancy on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education. Governor Kelly Armstrong will pick from: - Michelle Kommer,…...
Fargo businesses post warnings as ICE activity reported in region
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (311+ words) FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - With Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity reported across the region, including in Detroit Lakes, some Fargo businesses and community members are responding by posting warnings on social media and seeking information about their rights. Fargo business…...
North Dakota ranks No. 3 state to raise a family in 2026 study
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (265+ words) FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota ranks as the third-best state to raise a family in 2026, according to a new study by WalletHub that evaluated affordability, safety, and quality of life across all 50 states. The personal finance website analyzed states…...
North Dakota Democrats to hold state convention in March
23+ hour, 45+ min ago (174+ words) BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Democratic-NPL will hold its state convention March 6-8 at Bismarck State College, with all official business taking place March 7. The convention will be held at two campus locations: the National Energy Center of Excellence…...
Man arrested after allegedly starting fire near a Downtown Fargo bank
1+ day, 13+ min ago (195+ words) FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Fargo man is behind bars after he allegedly started a fire 10 feet outside a bank in Downtown Fargo. Ivan Verovoy faces two counts of endangering by fire or explosive, and one count of unlawful possession…...
Fargo Police seek security footage in missing woman case
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (76+ words) Fargo Police seek security footage in missing woman case'Valley News Live Fargo Police seek security footage in missing woman case North Dakota Senator comments on ICE operations, Minnesota welfare fraud The Valley Today 6 a.m. News - January 14 - Part 3 Valley Today KVLY - Experts…...
Leeds man killed in Highway 2 crash
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (181+ words) BENSON COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A 72-year-old Leeds man died Monday morning after his pickup truck rear-ended a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 2 in Benson County. The fatal two-vehicle crash occurred around 10:12 a.m. on westbound U.S. Highway 2, approximately six miles east of Leeds, according…...
Victim’s mother seeks new judge ahead of fatal crash trial
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (174+ words) Victim's mother seeks new judge ahead of fatal crash trial'Valley News Live GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Just two weeks before the scheduled jury trial, Nicole Louthain, the mother of a 6-year-old girl killed in a June 2024 crash, has filed…...