Author: Eric Bolin

Bill would end approval voting in Fargo

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature discussed a bill on Thursday that would end approval voting for Fargo city elections. The bill is similar to another bill passed last session that was vetoed by then Governor Doug Burgum. If passed, HB 1297 would ban approval voting and ranked choice voting for elected officials in the state. Currently, Fargo is…

Fargo Theatre could receive state funds for restoration project

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) —  Fargo Theatre may see money coming its way, if a bill recently submitted into the legislature comes to pass. It would give the North Dakota Historical Society $1,100,000 to fund a restoration project of the historic theatre. The bill says that for every two dollars raised by the theatre, the state will donate one dollar. A…

House bill would make morning Pledge of Allegiance mandatory for all public schools

BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill in the North Dakota legislature would require public schools to hold the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. Currently, the decision to hold a morning pledge is up to individual school boards. HB 1222 would take the decision from school boards and make it a requirement of all public schools. It would also protect schools, faculty,…

Mayor and Police Chief Attend “State of Downtown Fargo” Event

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Community Partnership hosting its first “State of Downtown Fargo” event. Fargo’s elite gathered at Jasper Hotel for drinks and hors d’oeuvres during a social hour before settling down to a meal while speakers shared Downtown Fargo’s latest achievements and projects. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney spoke at the event and took a poll of those in…

New bill would change plans for new state hospital into regional facilities

North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown.BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill introduced in the state legislature would change how mental health is treated in the state but it runs in opposition to current plans by North Dakota Health and Human Services. The department is currently in phase 4 of it’s 5 phase plan to replace the state hospital with a…

North Dakota Legislature considering bill that would bring back blue laws

BISMARCK, N.D. — A bill being considered in North Dakota’s House of Representatives is seeking to bring blue laws back to the state. You may remember North Dakota’s blue laws, and how they were repealed in 2019. But if not – Blue Laws prohibit certain businesses from being open from midnight until noon on Sundays, which is considered the sabbath…

Popular “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” Facebook Group Hits One Million Views Per Month

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Local Facebook group “Fargo-Moorhead Eats” is celebrating a milestone by reaching around one million views per month. It’s a grassroots page for foodies in the metro and surrounding areas. Created three years ago, the group now has nearly 43,000 members. The page is full of posts from local food vendors showing off their latest creations and…

Mango’s Mexican and American Grill Moving From Fargo to Moorhead

  FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Mango’s Mexican and American Grill has announced it’s return to the metro. This time in Moorhead. They are moving to the former Boulder Tap House building at 3333 Highway 10 Frontage Road in Moorhead, just east of Target. Mango’s original location on Main Avenue in Fargo, has been closed since being damaged in a fire…