Politics / Elections

FMWF Chamber set to host debate between Kelly Armstrong, Tammy Miller

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate is set for two republicans candidates running for North Dakota governor. The Chamber will host a 2024 North Dakota Primary Gubernatorial Debate between Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. Both Armstrong and Miller will be on the June Primary election ballot. The debate is…

EPA To Spend $29 Million in North Dakota To Replace Lead Service Lines

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead service lines. The money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden. EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker says everyone deserves access to clean drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including…

Burgum gives EV plan the cold shoulder

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Gov. Doug Burgum bashed the idea of electric vehicles in North Dakota as the state Industrial Commission passed, at least for now, on funding a regional plan for EVs. “We know that electric vehicles and cold temperatures just don’t mix,” said Burgum, one of three members of the commission. The commission was asked to…

Moorhead family seeking change in Minnesota laws after drowning tragedy

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) – A family in Moorhead have been grieving since the death of their 13-year-old daughter, and they are using that pain to ask for changes in Minnesota law by marching at the capitol this week. The Rich family are asking for laws regarding water safety, like life vests being required for minors under the age of 18…

Sen. Mitchell returns to work at the legislature as Republicans move to stop her votes

ST. PAUL (KVRR/CNN) — Sen. Nicole Mitchell is spotted returning to work at the Capitol after she was arrested and charged with burglary last week in Detroit Lakes. The Democrat from Woodbury, a Twin Cities suburb, is accused of breaking into her stepmother’s home to retrieve some of her late father’s belongings including his ashes. Mitchell claims she was simply…

Politicians and dog experts vilify South Dakota governor after she writes about killing her dog

Politicians and dog experts are criticizing South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem after she wrote in a new book about killing a rambunctious puppy. The story — and the vilification she received on social media — has some wondering whether she’s still a viable potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Experts who work with hunting dogs like Noem’s said she…

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again. This time, it’s for a new book where she writes about killing an unruly dog, and a smelly goat, too. The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be released book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics…

Attempt to expedite ethics probe of Minnesota state senator charged with burglary fails on tie vote

State Sen. Nicole Mitchell (D) Woodbury, Minn.ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Republican attempt to expedite an ethics investigation of a Democratic Minnesota state senator who’s facing a felony burglary charge failed on a tie vote Wednesday. Sen. Nicole Mitchell, of Woodbury, was absent as the Senate reconvened for the first time since her arrest early Monday at her estranged stepmother’s home in the…

Little Disagreement Between GOP Candidates for Governor of North Dakota During Debate

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Viewers found little disagreement between the Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota during tonight’s debate on Prairie Public. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller both agree with North Dakota’s 6-week abortion ban and in local control for education. They talked about regulations having a negative…