MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – 2022 is set to be an important one for Moorhead. “2022 in Moorhead is going to be an incredible year. We have a lot of businesses that are developing,” Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson said. The near future and the next decade is important to Carlson. She wants people’s input for the Onward Moorhead 10 Year Comprehensive…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The former U.S. Attorney for North Dakota jumps back into politics. Drew Wrigley is seeking the Republican nomination for North Dakota Attorney General. “I’ve established a proven record of Conservative, accountable, law-and-order leadership. And that’s a record on which I stand today as I announce my candidacy for North Dakota Attorney General.” His announcement comes two…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Branden Krieger made his official announcement on social media that he is running for a seat on the Fargo City Commission. Krieger filed his paperwork and says he is running to change the process and bring back honesty to candidates and civility to public debate. “I want to challenge the city, I want everyone to be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The pandemic, permanent flood protection and filling hundreds of open jobs. There have been a lot of difficult issues Fargo has faced this year. Austin Erickson spoke with Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney to see how the city fared amidst the obstacles. “The biggest thing that’s really happened for Fargo is F-M Diversion is now going through. So,…
Think your Christmas tree is a tough job to tackle every year? Check out this one. North Dakota’s state capitol is hosting its annual “Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony” Monday night at 5:30. Staff members started work on the 26-foot tree about six weeks ago, when the First Lady chose this year’s theme, “Share Your Story.” It takes 4 to 5…
Sen. Bob Dole & Kevin Cramer (Undated photo)WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans are remembering Bob Dole, a man who defied the odds in war, only to fall short of his ultimate goal in politics. Dole died Sunday. He was 98. After paralyzing wounds in World War II, Dole willed himself to walk again, and ran for Congress with a right arm…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — The omicron variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in at least five states, the second being Minnesota. It shows yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives an update on the first confirmed Omicron variant case in the state. “Well first and foremost it’s not surprising…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Earlier in the day, congressional leaders announced they had finally reached an agreement…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is making his rounds on his local jobs and projects tour including a stop at the Dilworth fire station, a unit that serves a big portion of Clay County. The station is seeking state and federal funding for a renovation plan that’s estimated to cost $6.5 million. They’re asking the state of Minnesota…
DILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is headed to Dilworth Thursday as part of his statewide Local Jobs and Projects Tour. The governor wants to hear from Minnesotans and visit projects he’s considering in his bonding proposal for the 2022 Legislative session. Walz will be joined by DFL State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley, DFL State Representative…
