BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — More and more people are making North Dakota their getaway destination. Last year, the state saw a nearly 9% increase in airport arrivals and a 10% rise in border crossings. Hotel revenues climbed to $548 million, a nearly 6% increase. Tax receipts for accommodations and food services surpassed $2.2 billion. That is in spite of a…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hozier is extending his “Unreal Unearth Tour” and including a stop in Fargo. You can catch the singer of hits like “Take Me To Church” and “Too Sweet” at Fargodome on Sunday, July 27. Tickets go on sale starting next Thursday, March 13 at noon at LiveNation.com. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News…
ST. PAUL (KVRR/CNN) — Minnesota is looking to hire some of the federal workers laid off by DOGE and the Trump Administration. The state is directing people to visit the Minnesota Careers Website to learn about available resources. That includes open jobs, in-person and online workshops, resume reviews, and networking opportunities and resources for veterans. There are also instructions to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A North Dakota House Committee hears testimony on a bill that would make it easier for people to request Silver alerts. The new bill clarifies which situations qualify for the alerts as well as the ability of law enforcement to issue them. It also adds non-family members who have frequent contact with a vulnerable adult to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — In 2022, voters approved an amendment to the state constitution limiting the governor to two four-year terms and enacting other term limits. Now a new resolution in the legislature looks to repeal some sections of the state constitution relating to term limits for members of the legislature, governor, and other positions. Term limits for attorney general,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Here is a unique way to increase blood donations: give donors a free 12-ounce beer Drekker Brewing Company partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive. March is Red Cross Month. They provide about 40% of the nation’s blood and blood cell component supply to save lives. In the United States every two…
FARGO, N.D. – People seeing a jump in gas prices shouldn’t be terribly concerned – at least, not yet. The average gas price in North Dakota has risen to over $3 a gallon – when it was just under that threshold last month. Experts from AAA say that this is normal for the beginning of March. As weather warms, demand…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Every year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital. The American Heart Association and Essentia Health want to make a goal of doubling the survival rate by 2030 with their “CPR Anytime Kits.” “It has everything to do to practice your CPR and practice compressions. So the goal of this is to train…
MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) — A Mahnomen, Minnesota man has been indicted for illegal possession of firearms. Acting Minnesota U.S. Attorney Lisa Kirkpatrick says 23-year-old Adam Webster was found in possession of a Remington rifle and 12 gauge shotgun in July 2023. Since Webster has a prior felony conviction in Mahnomen County for third degree assault, he is prohibited from possessing firearms…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Trump Administration – and its new Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon – have made it clear they know they cannot unilaterally shutter the DOE. “It is set up by the United States Congress and we work with Congress,” said McMahon during a confirmation hearing. “It clearly cannot be shut down without it.” But that doesn’t…
