Politics / Elections

State Rep. Reaches Plea Deal in DUI Case in Grand Forks

State Rep. Claire CoryGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Grand Forks lawmaker arrested for misdemeanor DUI in May has reached a plea deal. Republican Rep. Claire Cory pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving. Cory received a suspended sentence of 12 days in jail, which she won’t have to serve if she completes the requirements of the agreement including…

Turnberg, Strand sworn-in to Fargo City Commission; Kolpack selected Deputy Mayor

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Fargo City Commissioners take the Oath of Office as they begin their new four-year-terms. Newly elected Michelle Turnberg and re-relected John Strand take the Oath of Office, administered by Municipal Judge Steve Dawson. Fargo voters elected the two on June 11 to the open seats on the city commission. Turnberg and Strand each began their…

New Economic Frontier to Turn In Petitions To Get Legal Marijuana on the November Ballot

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The group behind the latest effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota is ready to turn in its petitions. New Economic Frontier says the group will drop off the signatures at the state capitol on Monday, which is the deadline to get the issue on the November ballot. They will need around 15,582 valid signatures to…

Walz Leads Democratic Governors In Call for Meeting Over Biden’s Debate Performance

(CNN) —  Some Democratic governors want to meet with the White House to voice concerns about President Joe Biden after his poor debate performance. Those concerns were aired on a governors-only call Monday, organized by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On the call, the governors said they were surprised none of them had heard from Biden himself. The consensus seemed to…

Local Leaders Sworn In After Winning Their City Races in June

Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski taking his second oath of officeFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Leaders are being sworn in to office after winning their respective races in the June election. Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski was sworn in for a second term after running unopposed. Two new council members, Tricia Berg and Michael Fridolfs, were also sworn in. In West…

Fox & Friends pays visit to Randy’s Diner Too in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bumper crowds turned out to Randy’s Diner Too on Monday for Fox & Friends first ever visit to North Dakota. The Fox News morning show sent host Brian Kilmeade to the West Fargo restaurant, where he spoke with patrons, and interviewed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Burgum’s appearance on the show came amid mounting speculation…

Randy’s Diner Too owner says Fox segment went very well, showcased Fargo to country

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Fox and Friends brought their ‘Breakfast with Friends’ segment to Randy’s Diner, Too in West Fargo Monday morning. When the owners made the announcement last week, it drew a mix of reactions with some people saying they were excited the restaurant was picked and others saying they wouldn’t eat there anymore. Some said it was a…

End Unfair Property Tax Group Turns In Petitions To N.D. Secretary of State

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Supporters of a measure to prohibit the majority of property taxes across North Dakota has submitted paperwork to the Secretary of State’s office. They delivered around 1,100 petitions with nearly 41,000 signatures. Around 31,000 valid signatures are needed. Secretary of State Michael Howe’s office now has 35-days to determine if the signatures are valid and to…

Primary Election Results Certified In North Dakota, One House Race Recount Possible

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The State Canvassing Board has certified the 2024 Primary Election results in North Dakota. The Republican nomination for state house in District 26 in western North Dakota meets the threshold for a demand recount. Kelby Timmons can request a recount within four days. The election saw around 120,000 voters cast ballots for a statewide turnout of…