North Dakota Public Service Commission members, from left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Randy Christmann and Julie Fedorchak conduct a public input session on proposed natural gas rate increases on July 29, 2024, in Bismarck. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Thursday approved natural gas rate increases for two utilities. The…
BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Though North Dakota voters defeated a ballot measure to repeal the state’s assessment-based property tax system, state officials say the demand for tax relief isn’t going anywhere. U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong, North Dakota’s governor-elect, has called property tax reform his top priority for the 2025 legislative session. Armstrong opposed the ballot measure…
UPDATE: Eric Flynn, age 44, of Moorhead, was apprehended within 20 minutes after a Moorhead bank reported an armed robbery. Officers obtained a search warrant for Flynn’s hotel room, where they located cash from the robbery. Flynn is being held in Clay County Correctional Facility. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Police say a man is in custody in connection with a…
Royce WhiteMINNEAPOLIS (KFGO-KVRR) – After losing his bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024, Republican Royce White has announced he’ll run for Congress again in 2026. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar defeated a challenge from White in the latest election, comfortably winning a fourth term in Congress by a 15.8% margin. White, a former NBA player scrutinized during the campaign for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “North Dakota’s going to flourish, and our economy is going to flourish under the Trump administration and the new folks we’ve got coming here in North Dakota.” During the campaign, Governor Doug Burgum was linked up with the Trump campaign, even being floated as a potential running mate for the President-Elect. Now he is being linked…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Folks from around the Fargo-Moorhead region poured into the Atonement Lutheran Church to enjoy a hearty meal – and give back to good causes. The Day of Bread soup buffet, hosted by the church, featured over 30 homemade soups, plus sandwiches and desserts. Those who purchased a $10 entry ticket ($5 for children under age 10)…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — People living at Homefield Senior Living Apartments have set up a memorial to veterans in honor of their family and loved ones. The memorial was started by Rick Thibert who brought up the idea to some of the residents he likes to sit with. The word started to get around and everyone dug through their belongings…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After seven years leading the Fargo Public Schools District, Dr. Rupak Gandhi feels it is time to move on to new challenges. He announced his resignation on November 7th in a statement disseminated to the community. “This decision was not made easily, and I hope the community feels, as I do, the deep sense of connection…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year’s summit explored the future of renewable energy, fossil fuels, technology advancements and shifts in public policy. “We focus on a wide variety of topics in the energy space so we look at everything from renewable energy and the next wave of energy we look at our traditional and critical energy sources. We’re looking at…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn (KVRR-KFGO) – On Tuesday, fire destroyed a barn near Wadena in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received the call around 5:30 p.m. Deputies and the Wadena Fire Department responded quickly. By the time crews arrived, the barn was fully engulfed in flames. Authorities believe an electrical issue sparked the blaze. While some…
