FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County has put out a call for election workers. They need people to work the upcoming primary election on June 11. Candidates will be working to set up polling locations, assist verifying voter’s identification, and help check-in voters to make the process run smoothly. Poll workers will be paid over $15 an hour and are…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley host a candidate forum for those seeking a Fargo City Commission seat. There are seven candidates for two seats up for election including those of Arlette Preston and John Strand, who are both running for re-election. They were joined by Al Carlson, Anna Johnson and Delson…
Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Attorney General Drew Wrigley joins the fight against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. The lawsuit includes the attorneys general from Arkansas Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota along with an Arkansas high school athlete. Title IX protects and promote opportunities for women and girls in education…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — McLean County State’s Attorney Ladd Erickson says he does not plan to recommend a jail sentence for Bismarck lawmaker Jason Dockter. He has been convicted of violating an obscure conflict of interest law in the lease of an office building. It took the district court jury on Friday about 90 minutes to find Dockter guilty of…
President Donald Trump ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Former President Donald Trump is coming back to Minnesota where he will headline the GOP’s 2024 annual Lincoln Reagan dinner. The event is set for May 17th. Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann says he can think of no one more fitting to join this year. Minnesota Trump Campaign Chair and…
Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate is set for two republicans candidates running for North Dakota governor. The Chamber will host a 2024 North Dakota Primary Gubernatorial Debate between Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. Both Armstrong and Miller will be on the June Primary election ballot. The debate is…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota is getting nearly $29 million to identify and replace lead service lines. The money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden. EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker says everyone deserves access to clean drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Gov. Doug Burgum bashed the idea of electric vehicles in North Dakota as the state Industrial Commission passed, at least for now, on funding a regional plan for EVs. “We know that electric vehicles and cold temperatures just don’t mix,” said Burgum, one of three members of the commission. The commission was asked to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley hold a candidate forum for a chance to meet and talk with the people running for West Fargo City Commission. There are two open seats to fill on the commission. Mandy George and Mark Simmons are leaving. Five people are in the running. The candidates are…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – A family in Moorhead have been grieving since the death of their 13-year-old daughter, and they are using that pain to ask for changes in Minnesota law by marching at the capitol this week. The Rich family are asking for laws regarding water safety, like life vests being required for minors under the age of 18…
