Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week for the 2024 session.
Last year a record surplus resulted in the state budget growing to an all-time high of $72 billion dollars for the biennium which ends in June 2025.
Republican House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth expects her caucus to focus on holding the majority accountable for what was passed in 2023.
DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman says the state’s borrowing bill will likely be the biggest order of business this time around.
Governor Tim Walz has recommended a $982 million dollar investment plan. Hortman says an $830 million dollar package may be a safer bet.
Funding for recreational projects in East Grand Forks did not make the governor’s bonding list.
Grand Forks man crashes into trees south of Bagley
(KNOX) - The Minnesota Highway Patrol says alcohol was involved when a 20-year-old Grand Forks driver lost control of his vehicle Sunday south of Bagley. The Patrol says Kaiden Francis was driving south on Highway 92 when the Nissan Frontier went int...
May 13, 2024
Motorcycle accident leads to DUI charge
(KNOX) - A motorcyclist is charged with Driving Under the Influence... and cited for no liability insurance after colliding with a car Saturday evening near Ben Franklin School in Grand Forks. Police say 33-year-old Tyler Power struck the right rear ...
May 12, 2024
NDHP identifies woman struck while jaywalking in Fargo
(KNOX) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the woman who was struck by a vehicle while she was jaywalking across 13th Avenue in Fargo beneath Interstate 29. Samantha Leaf suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was taken...
May 14, 2024
Road closures kick in May 15 in Grand Forks
(KNOX) - Crews will begin several Mill & Overlay projects in the City's Near Southside Neighborhood on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Between 4th Ave. S. to 13th Ave. S. from Cherry St. to the Red River. Grand Forks, ND - Crews will begin several Mill ...
May 10, 2024