ROGERS, N.D. (KVRR) — A Republican lawmaker from Rogers, North Dakota, north of Valley City, has resigned his seat. In a statement, Representative Cole Christensen says the next chapter in his life is taking him to a new state, with new opportunities and adventures. He is moving to Missouri where his wife, Mazzie Boyd Christensen, is a Republican serving in…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Sen. Kevin Cramer is seeking reelection. In a video released Thursday, the first-term Republican senator announced his plans. He was first elected in 2018 in a closely watched race against then-Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in North Dakota. Cramer, a staunch Donald Trump ally, held North Dakota’s single seat in the U.S. House…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell said proves China interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and tipped the outcome to Joe Biden. Lindell said he plans to appeal. Asked if he can afford to…
FARGO (KVRR) – They’re some of the most beautiful and beloved birds in North Dakota and Minnesota. But the raptors of our region are in trouble, and they need our help. A group of volunteers who work to save the lives of injured and sick federally protected raptors here in our region is trying to get the birds a facility…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Gov. Doug Burgum is throwing his support behind Tammy Miller for governor. It’s probably no surprise since he handpicked Miller to become lieutenant governor in January 2023 when Brent Sanford left the office for the private sector. Miller is competing with Rep. Kelly Armstrong in what is likely to be a fierce battle for the GOP…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commissioner John Strand is seeking a third term. Strand says he tries to be a voice for the people who aren’t represented, and that’s why he’s seeking another term. Due to term limits, it would be his last term on the commission if re-elected. Strand previously served eight years on the Fargo School Board….
Former President Donald Trump attends the closing arguments in the Trump Organization civil fraud trial in New York. NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge ruled Friday against Donald Trump, imposing a $364 million penalty over what the judge ruled was a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and others with financial statements that inflated the former president’s wealth. Judge…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Public Service Commission Chair Julie Fedorchak kicks-off her U.S. House campaign at a rally in Bismarck and she was introduced by former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer. Fedorchak says if elected, she wants to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee. She will seek the nod at the Republican state convention in early April….
Judge Wade WebbFARGO (KVRR) – A Cass County District Court Judge says he’s considering a run for Congress. Judge Wade Webb says several people began encouraging him to jump into the race after Republican Congressman Kelly Armstrong announced he’s running for governor. Webb is a Republican. He was appointed to the bench in 2003. Webb did not indicate when he…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Public Service Commission Chair Julie Fedorchak has filed to run for the U.S. House seat currently held by Rep. Kelly Armstrong. A Federal Election Commission filing by Fedorchak was reported on February 13, 2023. The Republican also names her Principal Campaign Committee for the 2024 election. Fedorchak was appointed to the PSC in 2012…
