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…
Doug, owned by Wags n Whiskers owner Deanne Kading, can’t move his hind legs due to an injury and uses a mobility chair to get around.MOORHEAD — A Moorhead groomer is working to help veterinary clinics receive financial assistance for urgent and emergency veterinary care. Wags n Whiskers Veterinary Relief Fund was established by the owner of the Wags n…
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…
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is reminding anglers that all unoccupied fish houses need to be removed from all bodies of water in the state by March 15. The department says fish houses can be used after that date, if they are removed daily. Anglers are also encouraged to look around and clean up the…
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….
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…
FARGO (KVRR) – The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2027 Fargo AirSho. The AirSho is scheduled for August 21 & 22, 2027 at Hector International Airport. Organizers say the event will be significant, as it coincides with the 80th Anniversary of the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing. The lineup of performers and exhibitors at the AirSho…
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East. The Nikkei was down 6.2% at 52,166.92 shortly after trading began. South Korea’s Kospi sank 6.3% and shares in Australia and New Zealand fell more than 3%….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Live quarter horse and thoroughbred racing returns this summer to North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo. The 2026 season begins on Friday, July 10 with a free t-Shirt giveaway for the first 500 people through the gates. The racing season will continue through four weekends for a total of eight live racing days, with closing day…
Trygve Hammer speaks to delegates of the Democratic-NPL state convention March 7, 2026, in Bismarck. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Democrats endorsed Trygve Hammer Saturday to represent the party after a fiery convention speech critical of Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak. Hammer overwhelmingly defeated Democratic-NPL candidates Vern Thompson and Helene…
