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Fargo’s Budget Debate: Employee Pay Hike Sparks Funding Controversy

Fargo's Budget Debate: Employee Pay Hike Sparks Funding Controversy

FARGO, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney’s preliminary 2025 budget proposal includes a $13 million increase, representing an 11.5% rise with a 5% cost of living adjustment for city employees. A key issue is funding this pay hike, as the city has historically allocated two mills to Hector International Airport. Due to the airport’s… Continue reading Fargo’s Budget Debate: Employee Pay Hike Sparks Funding Controversy

Political Signs Spark Debate in Northern Minnesota

Controversy Over Political Signs In Northern Minnesota BAUDETTE, MN (trfnews.i234.me) There’s a controversy over political signs in Northern Minnesota. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff is refusing to enforce a city ordinance in Baudette that requires residents to take them down, after the election.

Heated Political Debate Escalates in Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Political Argument Turns Ugly In Thief River Falls, Minnesota THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A political argument turned ugly in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. One man is now facing a criminal charge, after allegedly threatening to shoot another man.

Majority of Americans Plan to Watch High-Stakes Biden-Trump Debate

ATLANTA, GA (trfnews.i234.me) – A new poll shows the majority of U.S. adults plan to watch the Thursday night debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Reflecting on their previous chaotic encounter in 2020, many anticipate high stakes and potential fireworks during this first debate since then. According to a poll by… Continue reading Majority of Americans Plan to Watch High-Stakes Biden-Trump Debate

Minnesota House Approves Gun Storage Legislation After Intense Debate

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a marathon session that stretched late into the night, the Democrat-controlled Minnesota House has passed new gun storage legislation, despite vigorous objections from Republicans. The bill, which mandates safe storage of firearms, garnered significant attention during the heated debate. Under the proposed legislation, it would be illegal to store… Continue reading Minnesota House Approves Gun Storage Legislation After Intense Debate

Minnesota Senate Debates Senator’s Voting Rights Amid Criminal Charges

Nicole Mitchell

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A debate in the Minnesota Legislature over the right of a Senator’s right to vote, after she’s been charged with a crime. Democratic Stand: Democrats oppose Republican demands to bar Senator Nicole Mitchell, facing felony burglary charges, from voting until an Ethics panel investigates. Senator Scott Dibble asserts constituents deserve… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Debates Senator’s Voting Rights Amid Criminal Charges

Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces Job Uncertainty Amid Burglary Charges

Nicole Mitchell

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, a member of the DFL party, finds herself embroiled in controversy as legislators debate her future following burglary charges in Detroit Lakes. Mitchell, in a statement released by her attorneys, asserts her intent to remain in office despite facing accusations of breaking into her… Continue reading Minnesota Senator Nicole Mitchell Faces Job Uncertainty Amid Burglary Charges

Ukrainian-Americans Advocate for Aid to Ukraine Amid Congressional Debate

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – As Congress deliberates on aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian-Americans from Minnesota gear up to press for assistance in Washington, D.C. Maria Doan, representing Stand With Ukraine MN, expresses disappointment over Congress’s failure to pass a Ukraine aid bill since October. Despite the U.S. Senate’s approval of a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill,… Continue reading Ukrainian-Americans Advocate for Aid to Ukraine Amid Congressional Debate

Minneapolis City Council Votes to Delay Rideshare Ordinance Amid Uber and Lyft Threats

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a crucial meeting on Thursday, the Minneapolis City Council addressed the impending rideshare ordinance, which had Uber and Lyft on the brink of leaving the city by May. The council unanimously agreed to postpone the ordinance’s enforcement, pushing back the effective date from May 1 to July 1. This decision… Continue reading Minneapolis City Council Votes to Delay Rideshare Ordinance Amid Uber and Lyft Threats

Mysterious Object in the Sky Sparks Debate Across Social Media

Mystery Object Spotted Over Bemidji, Minnesota Sparks Social Media Speculation

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A viewer-submitted photo to TRF News on Friday evening has ignited a frenzy of speculation, as people across the region weigh in on what exactly the object could be. The image, blown up to its maximum clarity, still leaves many questions unanswered. Social Media Buzz Some observers argue it resembles an… Continue reading Mysterious Object in the Sky Sparks Debate Across Social Media