BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators heard testimony on Friday for a bill that would fund upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery. The bill would give $3 million to the department of Veteran’s Affairs, which would then be given to a non-profit to be used to fund upgrades for the cemetery. Those who spoke in favor of the bill included Fargo…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — I’m sure you’ve noticed egg prices continuing to rise. Some people have considered combatting the issue by having their own chickens. In May of 2017, the city of Fargo allowed its residents to keep four chickens in their backyards. Then the city of Moorhead followed suit in April of 2023 with the allowance of six chickens….
Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier, presents an amendment to a property tax bill on Feb. 6, 2025. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A nearly $500 million property tax overhaul championed by the governor cleared its first hurdle Thursday in the North Dakota House. House Bill 1176 is based on a plan proposed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong earlier this year…
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong gives his first State of the State address Jan. 7, 2025, at the Capitol. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong went into a legislative committee Thursday to pitch his idea of creating a task force to eliminate unnecessary North Dakota government boards. “Every board comes with a…
Sen. Jeffery Magrum, R-Hazelton, speaks on the Senate floor during the organizational session on Dec. 4, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A bill that would have required carbon dioxide pipeline developer Summit Carbon Solutions to pay property taxes in the first 10 years of operation in North Dakota failed Thursday in the state Senate. Sen….
WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Fire crews from West Fargo and Fargo were at Family Fare in the 1100 block of 13th Avenue E. in West Fargo late Thursday afternoon searching for the source of smoke in the building. KFGO reporter Joe Leier spoke with Deputy Fire Chief Kendel Frost who says crews did see smoke when they arrived and were…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A longtime coach at West Fargo Public Schools has resigned amid an internal investigation. Pat Johnson coached West Fargo United girls hockey and West Fargo High softball and is a teacher at West Fargo High School. In a statement from the school, activities directors were made aware last Friday of concerns from student-athletes on the…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year the Fargo Police Academy has twelve recruits ready to take on the lead of helping the Fargo community. “Well as of today it’s been pretty fun. We got to start doing a little bit of some defensive tactics working with our cuffs. So that was probably the highlight of today,” said Leah Jans, Fargo…
A snow dragon on display in downtown West Fargo.WEST FARGO, N.D. – Yes, it’s a little bit chilly outside. But that has the added benefit of keeping some unique works of art in downtown West Fargo intact for many days to come. Today, the City of West Fargo unveiled several massive snow sculptures at the POW-MIA Plaza. The “Snow Much…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo Police arrest 55-year-old Shane Koenig after a short pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver and pepperballs. An officer tried to stop Koenig for a traffic violation just after midnight but he fled. The chase headed north on Sheyenne Street and then west on 26th Avenue West where his vehicle was stopped. Koenig…
