(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…
BISMARCK, N.D. — The House Education Committee gave a do-pass recommendation on a bill that would bar anyone convicted of a crime against a child or sexual offense from holding a teacher’s license. SB 2043 adds crimes like indecent exposure, sexual extortion, and luring minors over the internet to offenses that require an immediate revocation of a teacher’s license when…
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…
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:…
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 (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…
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…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Get ready to feel some good vibrations! The Beach Boys are coming to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota on Friday, May 16. Hear all of the legendary band’s hits including “Good Vibrations”, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo”. There are two ticket levels: Select for $60 and Star for $115. Tickets go on sale March…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp calls the tariffs “a solution in search of a problem.” As North Dakota relies on its trading relationship with Canada, Heitkamp sees that it will impact many in the agricultural community. She points out that this move has created a rift between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Canada has stated they…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Measles, it’s one of the most contagious infectious diseases that can live up in the air for 2 hours. “And so, you have that entire like two-week period where you don’t know where you caught it. You don’t know how contagious you’ve been. Typically you’re actually contagious right when that first fever starts, but who…
