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Democrats Take Control of Minnesota Legislature After Swearing In

January 3, 2023

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Senators from across Minnesota are sworn into office to begin the 2023 session in St. Paul by Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Natalie E. Hudson. Among them is former KVRR Chief Meteorologist Rob Kupec who won the senate seat in District 4 which covers an area from Moorhead to Detroit Lakes. After the swearing in, the senate…

Burgum touches on tax relief & changing farm economics at State of the State Address

January 3, 2023

Site Staff,

https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/1672793105-36242a11baea49edbc7d8c8c345feae1a686e538_fl9-720p.mp4 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Continuing to lead in energy, agriculture and providing tax relief is on the mind of Governor Doug Burgum during his State of the State Address. He believes North Dakota’s workforce shortage is the state’s number one barrier to economic growth. The governor wants the legislature to approve an income tax relief plan eliminating individual income…

2023 North Dakota legislative session preview

January 2, 2023

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s Legislative sessions begins Tuesday. Republicans have 43 more seats than Democrats in the Senate and 70 in the House, but that doesn’t mean they are all on the same page. “There’s not universal agreement among the majority of Republicans on certain things and they may need some Democratic votes to get over the finish…

Local Veteran Moves “Operation Sleep Out” To Times Square To Help Ukraine

January 2, 2023

TJ Nelson,

NEW YORK (KVRR) — “Operation Sleep Out” has moved from frigid Fargo to the bright lights of New York City. Local veteran and activist Mark J. Lindquist is on a mission to raise awareness and funds for supplies for the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia. After sleeping outside in a tent in the FM metro for the…

Gov. Walz Pledges Largest Investment in Public Education As He’s Sworn In For 2nd Term

January 2, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to make the largest investments in public education in Minnesota history as he begins his second term. The former teacher was sworn in Monday during inauguration ceremonies at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. He says Minnesota has a “historic opportunity” with its $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to become…

Cramer: Top secret briefings did nothing to change mind on Fufeng

December 30, 2022

KVRR Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KNOX) – Sen. Kevin Cramer said a pair of top secret briefings regarding the proposed Fufeng project in Grand Forks did nothing to change his mind about the corn milling plant. Cramer, and Sen. John Hoeven, have expressed security concerns over the company’s ties to China and its close proximity to the Grand Forks Air Force Base….

Advocates hoping to expand passenger rail service between F-M & MPLS

December 26, 2022

KVRR Staff,

MINNESOTA (KFGO) – A group lobbying for more passenger rail service in Minnesota including more frequent passenger rail service between Fargo-Moorhead and the Twin Cities hopes to gain more traction in the fast-approaching legislative session.Brian Nelson with the non-profit All Aboard Minnesota says the governor’s office and Democrat-controlled Minnesota House have been “very supportive” of passenger rail. He says with…

Rep. Marquart of Dilworth Appointed Commissioner of Revenue for Minnesota

December 21, 2022

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — A local outgoing member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is appointed Commissioner of Revenue. Gov. Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announcing they have picked Paul Marquart for the job. He is one of six new members announced to the Walz-Flanagan Cabinet. Marquart served 18 years on the House Taxes Committee, including four years…

Tammy Miller Named North Dakota Lieutenant Governor After Brent Sanford Resigns

December 20, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum has named Tammy Miller to succeed Brent Sanford as lieutenant governor of North Dakota. Sanford plans to return to the private sector and focus on his family and career. He is a certified public accountant and has served as mayor of Watford City, and owned and operated a third-generation auto dealership. He has…

Selection committee picks Michael Redlinger as next Fargo City Administrator

December 16, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Interim Fargo City Administrator Michael Redlinger is unanimously picked as the finalist for the permanent position. Redlinger and City Manager for Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan James Puffalt interviewed for the position. The other finalists, Becker County Administrator Pat Oman and City Manager for Cape Girardeau, Missouri did not take part. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney suggested they…