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“Best in Show” at the Fargo Theatre

FARGO — Here at KVRR, we try to put on a good show for you. And now, in downtown, you can catch the very best — with a collaboration between two of the region’s favorite nonprofits. The Fargo Theatre is screening the film classic “Best in Show” starring the late Catherine O’Hara in one of her most iconic roles. And…

North Dakota Republican incumbents make ‘unprecedented’ move to skip state convention

MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Republican office-holders confirmed Monday they are not seeking the party’s endorsement at the state convention later this month, the latest sign of a split in the party. U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, who withdrew from consideration at the NDGOP convention two years ago amid a chaotic voting process, is among incumbents who said they’re skipping…

Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

CNN – Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be over “very soon,” though they remain volatile and well above their levels before the conflict started. Also on Tuesday, the world’s biggest oil exporter, Saudi Aramco, warned of the war’s potentially “catastrophic consequences” for oil markets if flows don’t resume through…

Levi Bachmeier announces campaign to keep Superintendent of Public Instruction position

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s Superintendent of Public Instruction is running to keep the job. It will be Levi Bachmeier’s first campaign for the office since he was appointed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong last October. “Our public schools are good today, but they can be great,” Bachmeier said. “That starts with putting kids first, supporting great teachers, and making…

City of Fargo releases list of final candidates in name a garbage truck contest

FARGO — The City of Fargo is unveiling the list of finalists in their name a garbage truck contest. The city asked residents for their most creative names for Fargo’s garbage trucks, and the city over 200 entries. The Solid Waste Department, along with Deputy Mayor Denise Kolpack, the department’s liaison to the City Commission, chose 10 finalists based on…

North Dakota Democrats endorse several statewide candidates

Endorsed statewide and legislative candidates for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party gather on stage at the conclusion of the state convention. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Democrats rallied for a turnaround Saturday, endorsing several candidates for statewide office to take on Republicans in November. The Democratic-NPL Party endorsed state Sen….

Next steps for Bank of North Dakota stablecoin to be reviewed this month

Don Morgan, CEO of the Bank of North Dakota, speaks during a North Dakota Industrial Commission meeting on Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — The Bank of North Dakota is on track to launch the state’s first stablecoin next September, pending a review by state officials later this month. The state-owned bank announced…