North Dakota News

Issue spotlight: North Dakota’s US House candidates reflect on immigration policy

A masked ICE agent knocks on the window of an observer’s vehicle in Minnesota in January. Some Democratic states want to restrict the actions of federal immigration enforcement officers. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. House candidates agree the southern border is more secure under President Donald Trump’s second term, but differ in…

North Dakota energy research center brings back part of furloughed workforce

Charlie Gorecki, CEO of the Energy and Environmental Research Center, presents to the North Dakota Industrial Commission on Aug. 27, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The University of North Dakota’s Energy and Environmental Research Center has started to bring back employees who were furloughed last month with more reinstatements possible as recently…

‘Time is the enemy’: Oil industry faces uncertainty in what the Bakken’s next era will look like

Oil pumpjacks operate in Williams County in September 2024. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota elected officials are pushing to make rapid progress on the next generation of oil production technology before a change in federal administration, but oil and gas executives say there’s no guarantee of a quick breakthrough. “We…

Fifth Annual Asian Night Market Packs Fargo Air Museum

The event had its hours expanded this year to reflect its growing popularity.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Asian-American community in Fargo-Moorhead, along with those that appreciate the collective Asian culture, gathered Saturday evening at the Fargo Air Museum for a massive event. The fifth annual Asian Night Market took place from 4 to 9 P.M. on May 30. Vendors packed the interior of the museum, while food trucks lined the outside, and…

Safety Safari Brings Big Crowds to Red River Zoo

The annual event is a community favorite for families and members of law enforcement alike.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many folks took advantage of the nice weather midday Saturday by attending one of the Red River Zoo’s most popular annual events. The Safety Safari returned to the Zoo from 2 to 6 P.M. on May 30. Law enforcement departments, first responders, and other safety-focused personnel were in attendance, having friendly, face-to-face interactions with kids and…

Surprise Phoebe Bridgers Show Creates Huge Queue in Downtown Fargo

Bridgers' current tour consists entirely of pop-up, previously unannounced shows, and speculation had been growing she could stop in Fargo after playing a show Saturday night in Eau Claire.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of indie music’s biggest stars drew a huge line downtown for tickets to a surprise same-day pop-up concert. Staff at the Aquarium in Fargo began posting signs at 9 A.M. on May 31 advertising a Phoebe Bridgers show that evening. The line for tickets quickly stretched around the block – and although sales didn’t begin…

“End of an Era” School Carnival Sends Horace Mann off in Style

The event was intended to make the families of students more comfortable with each other and serve as part of a goodbye to the beloved structure.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Before the book finally closes on a long chapter in Fargo educational history on June 4th, Horace Mann faculty and the Madison PTA teamed up to host the “End of an Era” school carnival on the afternoon of May 30th. “We’re so excited, there’s families from all three schools, it’s been busy all day, there’s 410…