North Dakota News

Local foodies rejoice over opening of new Mexican restaurant, Maria’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Maria’s, located on 102 Broadway N, opened its doors on Tuesday for a soft opening. While the restaurant itself is new, the food and its owners are no strangers to the Fargo community. Originally known for their catering and pop-ups, the owners have been serving the community for over eight years. Now with a storefront, they…

North Dakota’s delicate electricity price balance faces challenges

A lineworker works to repair damage near Crosby to a powerline caused by a spring storm in northwestern North Dakota. Photo provided by the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — As an energy exporter blessed with abundant supply, North Dakota consistently ranks among the cheapest states in the country when it comes to…

North Dakota attorney general voids ethics opinion, says agency lacked authority

Attorney General Drew Wrigley testifies to a legislative committee on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s attorney general says a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion related to campaign finance law is void, arguing the agency exceeded its authority. Attorney General Drew Wrigley, in a legal opinion issued late Friday, said…

Salvation Army gives out Christmas toys to needy families

Toys at Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Shop. 12/15/25.FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Christmas toy drive, helping to give families in need a happy holidays. Families had to preregister with the Salvation Army by December 5 to take part in the toy shop. Each child receives one large and one small gift, as well stocking…

Sen. Cramer sponsors bill to add VA services to critical access hospitals and rural health clinics

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Kevin Cramer is touting a bill he says will help veterans receive easier access to health care in rural communities. Critical Access for Veterans Care Act is co-sponsored by Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana. The bill would help veterans living in rural America to seek health care services at local Critical Access Hospitals or Rural Health…

Hebron Brick expands into Rochester with acquisition of Cemstone and Twin City Concrete

Hebron Brick Supply in Fargo.FARGO — A segment of North Dakota’s oldest manufacturing business is expanding. Hebron Brick Supply is acquiring the assets of Cemstone Concrete Products and Twin City Concrete Products in Rochester, Minnesota. The company’s eighth supply store and showroom will open in January. The other locations are in West Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot, Rapid City, Sioux…

North Dakota lawmakers prepare for potential federal funds for rural healthcare

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Under a new program, fostered by the Big Beautiful Bill Act, states have the chance to receive federal funding. North Dakota is hoping to receive those funds to improve rural health care access, quality, and sustainability. “A fair amount of money will be going to programs that help rural people stay healthier, and help rural people…

Southern Valley Fire & Rescue seeks $7 million from City of Fargo claiming illegal annexation

Southern Valley Fire & RescueHORACE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Southern Valley Fire & Rescue (SVFR) in Horace has filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Fargo over land and tax revenue. In a complaint filed in East Central District Court in Cass County, Southern Valley Fire & Rescue says, as the City of Fargo continued to grow south of 52nd…