BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Lawmakers were presented a bill to require all schools in North Dakota to teach the history of the Holocaust. Currently, it is up to a teacher’s discretion. The bill’s focus would make the teachings grade-level appropriate. It would also include the causes, history, impact, and how the United States played a role. Several teachers shared their…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Legislators heard testimony on the bill requiring the teaching of intelligent design in science classes in North Dakota schools. If passed, SB 2355 would require the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution in science classes in the state. Intelligent design argues that life is too complex to have come from evolution. There were testimonies on both sides…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A senate resolution in North Dakota would declare pornography as a public health hazard. Testimony was heard during a legislative hearing on SCR 4017. Those who testified in support of the resolution consisted of members of religious organizations. Some of the reasons cited for declaring porn a public health hazard were that it creates an unreasonable body…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following public pressure, the Fargo Park District is preparing to change its plans to sharply raise the cost of using its pool facilities. Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill tells KVRR News that the board will meet next week to begin discussing the changes. Board members were planning to raise the cost of a 2025 family…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong is congratulating state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on her nomination to the U.S. Department of Education. Baesler was selected to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. “Superintendent Baesler has the background and experience needed to bring North Dakota common sense to the U.S. Department of Education,” Armstrong said….
patient’s teeth are cleaned by dental hygienistBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Two bills being considered by the North Dakota Legislature strive to make dental care more accessible to low-income and under-represented populations across the state. Supporters say the bills are needed but merely begin to address unmet dental care needs in the state. House Bill 1567 would fund a study…
Rebecca Binstock, left, executive director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, Logan Carpenter, center, general counsel for the Ethics Commission, and Alisha Maier, right, operations manager for the Ethics Commission, listen during a committee hearing on Jan. 31, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission may grow its staff by one after…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Local business leaders are in Bismarck to meet with the governor and lawmakers during a two-day trip. Things did run a little long today, but everyone left that conference room with smiles on their faces, saying that they were just so busy having positive conversations about business in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The Chamber Day at the…
(AP Photo/Jack Dura)BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in connection with a crash out of a North Dakota hospital’s ambulance bay that preceded a chase and collision resulting in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, who turns 44 Wednesday, pleaded guilty to felony charges of theft, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. He previously pleaded not…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators are considering a bill that would add chaplains to public schools in the state. HB 1456 would authorize $500,000 from the general fund to give to school districts for the purpose of paying for a chaplain position. The chaplain may also volunteer for the role. School districts would not be required to have a…
