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Tariffs Spark Worries About Decrease in Canadian Tourism

Experts say it's too soon to calculate the monetary value of lost revenue, but there has been anecdotal evidence that Canadians will choose not to spend money in America.

March 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. – Local leaders are raising concerns that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration may put a damper on Canadian tourism in North Dakota. Experts believe that tourism generates over $300 million a year in tax revenue for the Fargo-Moorhead area. However, the U.S. Travel Association estimates a 10% reduction in Canadian tourist visits in the wake of…

The Trade War Has People On Both Sides of The Border Concerned

March 5, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

(KVRR) — The U.S. and Canada have had a friendly trading relationship for decades. Canada has been the largest export market for 36 states, including North Dakota. But now that tariffs are kicking in, The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council says corn farmers are becoming concerned over the rising costs and they hope for negotiations to be continued. “We’re getting…

North Dakota House committee discusses resolution to add minimum wage raise to 2026 ballot

March 5, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — Work has resumed at the legislature in Bismarck after crossover week when bills move from one body to the other. Lawmakers are considering a resolution to add an article to the state’s constitution regarding a minimum wage. The state currently follows the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour. The resolution would add a minimum wage…

Heaviest Snow of the Season Falls In Minneapolis: 7.4 Inches at MSP Airport

March 5, 2025

kvrr-apiuser, KVRR Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/AP) — Minneapolis-St. Paul, southern Minnesota and much of Iowa are dealing with a lot of fresh snow from a powerful winter storm. The storm brought the heaviest snow of the season to Minneapolis, where National Weather Service reported 7.4 inches at the airport. That easily beat the 5.5 inches that fell at the airport December 19. Other parts…

All-American Rejects Want You To “Move Along” And See Them At Red River Valley Fair

March 5, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All-American Rejects is coming to Red River Valley Fair this summer. Catch the band known for hits like “Gives You Hell”, “Dirty Little Secret”, and “Move Along” on Friday, July 11. Tickets are $35 and they go on sale this Friday at 9 a.m. at RedRiverValleyFair.com. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, North Dakota News Tags:…

Trump administration internal memo: 80,000 employees to be cut from Veterans Affairs

March 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Fargo VA Medical CenterWASHINGTON (AP) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization to cut staff across the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military, according to internal memo obtained by The Associated Press. The VA’s chief of staff, Christopher Syrek, told top agency officials that it’s objective is to return to 2019 staffing levels…

Moorhead firefighters respond to early morning garage fire

March 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire damaged a garage at 203 12th Street North in Moorhead. The fire was reported at 2:14 a.m. Wednesday, located across the parking lot from the fire station. Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Brand said when they arrived, smoke was showing from the garage and walk-in doors. He says the homeowner and a Clay County deputy had…

Trump policies leave North Dakota summer tourism prospects uncertain

March 5, 2025

KVRR Staff,

A view from the International Peace Garden where the Canadian and U.S. borders meet. While the park has not yet seen a notable drop in visitors, some Canadians have voiced dismay at political rhetoric from the Trump administration in recent weeks. (Photo by Michelle Burnett, provided by the International Peace Garden.)WALHALLA, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — Communities and businesses…

Trump addresses Congress following his tumultuous first weeks in office

March 4, 2025

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(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)President Donald Trump took credit for “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy Tuesday in an address to Congress and the American people about his turbulent first weeks in office. Here’s the latest: Speaker Johnson: ‘It was really shameful what the Democrats did’ House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News there may be a censure resolution…

Sen. Klobuchar’s team Hears Issues Facing Seniors in Moorhead

March 4, 2025

KVRR Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Staff for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar met with leaders and advocates for the senior community on the issues seniors are facing. The meeting started with a video of Klobuchar thanking everyone for coming, and promising to continue working with her fellow senators on both sides of the isle. Seniors say they are having issues finding transportation…