FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software entrepreneur who enacted a slate of laws this year advancing conservative policies on culture war issues, highlighted his small-town roots and business experience as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday. Burgum, 66, joins a long list of contenders hoping to dent former President Donald Trump’s early lead…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update involving the sale of this television station, KVRR-TV, and our sister station in Duluth, KQDS-TV, both affiliates of FOX. The Federal Communications Commission failed to act on a waiver allowing Forum Communications to own two affiliates in the Fargo television market. The company already owns ABC affiliate WDAY, along with The Forum newspaper. That…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We have finally seen more rainfall hitting the valley, supplying moisture to fields, lawn, and gardens. But, with the increased precipitation that also means more mosquitoes. Last week, the Cass County Vector Control put up forty new traps in the metro area but aren’t seeing any changes in the number of mosquitoes being caught. “We…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Ticks are on the rise in the Fargo-Moorhead area. And while they can pose a threat to people, they also are dangerous for your furry friends. But, there are treatment options, ways to prevent ticks from becoming a problem. This includes repellents and avoided areas where ticks are known to be a problem. But if you…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials are urging North Dakotans who receive Medicaid renewal forms to complete and return them within 30 days, given that thousands of people who were still eligible were removed from the program last month. State Health and Human Services says about 13,000 Medicaid recipients in North Dakota were due for renewal at the end of May,…
FARGO (KFGO) – The time for Gov. Doug Burgum’s anticipated announcement that he will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for President has been moved up by an hour. Originally, the announcement was set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. According to a Burgum spokesman, it will now take place at 10:30 a.m. at Sanctuary Events Center in downtown Fargo. No…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Two juveniles are in custody in connection with an armed robbery in Devils Lake. Police said they were dispatched to an apartment shortly before 9 p.m. Monday where a resident reported two people in masks, one with a gun, broke into his apartment, grabbed and held his child, and threatened him at gunpoint. The victim gave the…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – (9:30 p.m.) The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises motorists to travel with extreme caution on eastbound Interstate 94 east of Moorhead. The pavement has buckled in both lanes near mile marker 10. The lanes are closed and traffic is currently being directed to drive around the area on the shoulder while crews make repairs. The lanes are expected…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — It’s a pretty sure bet that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is running for president. He released a video in advance of his official announcement on Wednesday. The release includes a preliminary travel schedule with stops in Iowa and New Hampshire the rest of the week. Those are key primary states. In the video, Burgum…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The warm weather to end May was all but fitting for the start of meteorological summer, which runs from June 1st to August 31st. Astronomical summer is marked by the summer solstice, which is on June 21st this year and goes until September 23rd. Astronomical and meteorological summer span different time frames since astronomical summer’s length…
