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Transgender sports bill moves to North Dakota Senate committee

March 17, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A North Dakota Senate committee is studying a bill that would restrict transgender high school student athletes from participating on high school teams that are exclusively for the opposite sex. The legislation has already passed in the House. Supporters say the bill would ensure fair competition for girls’ sports by not allowing a transgender male from…

Cramer discusses Covid-19 concerns

Says President Biden's COVID-19 relief package will increase the national debt.

March 12, 2021

Aaron Walling,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator Kevin Cramer went before the North Dakota House regarding concerns over the state’s stance throughout the pandemic. Cramer is expressing doubt over President Biden’s COVID-19 relief package saying it will increase the national debt. Cramer says he expects North Dakota will receive a sizable amount of funding after the state shut down its economy during…

Hauck named to replace Simons in North Dakota House

March 12, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – A replacement representative for the seat of a North Dakota lawmaker expelled has been named. District 36 Republicans’ executive committee unanimously appointed Dori Hauck, of rural Richardton. She is a rancher, writer and music teacher, and has served as the secretary-treasurer for the district party since 2012. Hauck succeeds former representative Luke Simons, whom the House expelled…

WATCH: President Biden wants every adult to be eligible for vaccine by May 1

March 11, 2021

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is outlining his plan to make all adult Americans eligible for vaccination by May 1 and get the nation back “closer to normal” by the Fourth of July. Biden is addressing the nation Thursday evening, one year into the coronavirus pandemic. He said of the virus, which has killed more than 530,000 Americans and…

Upset In Horace City Council Recall Election

March 9, 2021

TJ Nelson,

HORACE, N.D. — An upset for two men targeted in a recall election in Horace. David Fenelon and Bryan Schmidt have both been voted off of the City Council according to a release by the city. Unofficial results show the winners as Naomi Burkland and Jeffrey Trudeau. They will be sworn in on Monday and serve the remainder of the…

Minnesota House Republicans urge Gov. Walz to ease business restrictions

March 9, 2021

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – With COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations on the decline in Minnesota, Republicans are calling on Gov. Tim Walz to loosen restrictions. House Minority Leader Rep. Kurt Daudt says Minnesota is lagging behind neighboring and other states in reopening restaurants and events. Walz has said he plans on announcing new guidelines in the coming days. Rep….

Constitutional amendment would eliminate North Dakota property taxes

March 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – A Bismarck lawmaker has introduced a state Constitutional amendment that would eliminate local property taxes. Republican Rep. Rick Becker told the House Judiciary Committee the state would take over funding for schools, parks, police, firefighters and other local government expenses. He also said this would not affect local control. There would be exceptions for special projects,…

Legislative leaders move to expel North Dakota House member

March 3, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Republican and Democratic legislative leaders are finalizing a resolution to expel a North Dakota House member accused of threatening and sexually harassing women at the state Capitol. House Majority Leader Chet Pollert says a resolution to expel GOP Rep. Luke Simons will be introduced on the House floor Thursday. Pollert and Democratic House Minority Leader Josh Boschee…

Update: Documents accuse North Dakota lawmaker of offensive behavior

February 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. – Lawyers for the North Dakota Legislature have documented allegations of sexual harassment and threats against them and others by a Republican lawmaker and have forwarded a file to legislative leaders for potential action that may lead to possible censure or expulsion. Redacted documents outlining an alleged pattern of sexually aggressive, lewd, and threatening behavior by Dickinson Rep….

South Dakota Senate urges inquiry into Wounded Knee Medals of Honor

February 23, 2021

Jim Monk,

(Library of Congress)PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Senate unanimously supports a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to launch an investigation into Medals of Honor given to soldiers who participated in the Wounded Knee Massacre. Congress has the authority to rescind the medals. A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, advocating both for Native American tribes and military veterans, say their…