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Incumbent U.S. Senator John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican bid

Incumbent Senator John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican nomination by a narrow margin over State Representative Rick Becker

April 3, 2022

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BISMARC K, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven claims the GOP Republican nomination by a narrow margin over State Representative Rick Becker at the state convention in Bismarck. Hoeven got 1,224 votes to Becker’s 1,037. More than 2,300 delegates were present, making it the largest GOP convention in state history. Prairie Public Broadcasting’s News Director Dave Thompson says Hoeven…

ND Dem-NPL Party endorses candidates for six races

March 26, 2022

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MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Democratic NPL Party endorses candidates for six races, but failed to recruit candidates for secretary of state and tax commissioner. Participants at the convention in Minot have voted to back University of Jamestown engineering Professor Katrina Christensen for Senate. University of Mary Senior Student Success Advisor Mark Haugen has been picked to run…

COMPETES Act could change how ND non-profit helps animals

March 22, 2022

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BOTTINEAU, N.D. (KVRR) – A Bottineau woman is worried about the fate of her non-profit organization because of changes made in a recent bill. The Lacey Act amendments within the COMPETES Act of 2022, which was passed in the U.S. House in February, would make it illegal to transport exotic animals across state lines. That even includes those not used…

Brad Shaffer Exits Fargo City Commission Race

March 22, 2022

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FARGO, ND (KFGO) — Brad Shaffer, an announced candidate for the Fargo City Commission race, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race. According to Shaffer,” I have appreciated the support and great comments from my fellow Fargo citizens. Thanks to everyone.” Two seats are open on the June ballot. Commissioner Tony Gehrig is not running again and Commissioner…

U.S. House candidate suspends campaign to help Ukraine

A Democratic U.S. House candidate out of Moorhead has suspended his campaign to go help defend Ukraine in the coming days.

March 21, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Democratic U.S. House candidate out of Moorhead has suspended his campaign to go help defend Ukraine in the coming days. “I mean I think it’s the most consequential global issue I’ve experienced in my lifetime and I’m forty years old. Think about the confluence of world events you’re watching unfold before your very eyes. It’s…

Victoria Johnson Joins Crowded Fargo City Commission Race

March 21, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — We now have 9 declared candidates for Fargo City Commission. Victoria Johnson is the latest person to get in the race. The Family Advocate is a native of Uganda and graduate of Fargo South. Johnson believes more female voices are needed on the commission. She also says special assessments are creating a burden on homeowners. Two…

Oil Production is Down in North Dakota

With room for improvement, the state has not received federal leases since 2016

March 15, 2022

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – As gas prices continue to rise, oil production has steadily decreased in the state of North Dakota and the United States. With the Biden administration’s ban on drilling permits and hydraulic fracturing on federal lands, North Dakota could miss out on at least $570 million over the next 15 years. That’s according to the state’s Department…

Northwest Minnesotans ask questions on surplus during District 4 town hall

March 15, 2022

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MINNESOTA (KVRR) – People from Moorhead to Detroit Lakes take part in a town hall to hear from their state senator and representatives. Minnesota has the only divided Legislature in the country, so passing anything requires some comprise. People wanted to know how State Senator Kent Eken and State Representatives Paul Marquart and Heather Keeler would like the Legislature to…

Fargo Entrepreneur Plans Run for Fargo City Commission

March 14, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — You can add another name to the long list of candidates for Fargo City Commission. Jodi Plecity tells KVRR that she is getting into the race and will release the details in a few days. She has already started social media pages for her campaign. Plecity is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Peoples Rising Academy, a…

UND faculty discusses humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

March 10, 2022

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – University of North Dakota hosts a webinar offering more insight into the Russo-Ukrainian War. A panel of five professors featuring ties to the two countries speak about what the future holds as the situation becomes more grave. With Romania accepting hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees and allocating resources for at least a month, some…