Fargo radio host in Washington describes chaos at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON - A Fargo radio host who is in Washington, D.C. to cover the "Stop the Steal" protest. Kevin Flynn of AM 1100 The Flag recounts what he saw to KVRR's Jim Monk. "Were there…
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Gov. Doug Burgum delivers 2021 State of the State Address
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Doug Burgum began his 2021 State of the State Address by acknowledging the challenges brought on in 2020. "As North Dakotans, we've experienced much this past year,"…
Cramer, Hoeven have no plans to object to Electoral College results
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota's U.S. senators say they do not plan to object to the Electoral College results when the Senate meets Wednesday to certify the presidential election. "I will not object to the Electoral College votes when they…
ND House Speaker wants legislature to reexamine governor's emergency powers
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's Speaker of the House will not prioritize using state money for Covid-19 relief during the legislative session that begins on Tuesday. State Representative Kim Koppelman believes lawmakers should use the…
Cramer: No pressure from Trump in phone call to Georgia
WASHINGTON (KVRR) - North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer says he listened to the entire 62 minute phone call between President Trump and Georgia officials. Cramer, appearing on Squawk Box on CNBC, says he didn't hear any political pressure from…
Mathern introduces $2 billion bonding bill
BISMARCK (KVRR/KCND) - Fargo Democratic Sen. Tim Mathern has introduced a $2 billion bonding bill. Mathern says the bill fully funds the “Prairie Dog” infrastructure program, provides money for roads, bridges, low income housing and a low interest loan program…
North Dakota's 67th Legislative session to look at COVID-19 response
BISMARCK, N.D. -- On Tuesday, North Dakota lawmakers are meeting for the 67th legislative session to discuss bonding, economic recovery, and the response to the pandemic. Republicans have wide majorities in both houses. "There's going…
West Fargo fared better than anticipated in 2020, Comm. President Dardis says
WEST FARGO, N.D. -- West Fargo is known as "a city on the grow" for good reason: the community has more than doubled since 2000. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, West Fargo collected $924,738 more…
Mayor Tim Mahoney says Fargo is coming out of 2020 strong
FARGO (KVRR) - Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic and civil unrest, Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney says Fargo is coming out of 2020 strong. When he reflects on the past year as Mayor, Mahoney recalls Fargo's accomplishments first.…
Longtime Jamestown Legislator, Educator and Coach Dead at 85
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Political leaders are praising the life of a former longtime member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Lyle Hanson died Wednesday at the age of 85. He was elected in 1979 and served 34 years in…
Minnesota State Sen. Jerry Relph dies after contracting COVID-19
MINNESOTA -- Minnesota State Sen. Jerry Relph of St. Cloud has died of complications related to COVID-19. Relph tested positive for COVID-19 last month, three days after going into self-quarantine after he discovered he was exposed at the State Capitol.…
Governor bills North Dakota for lost fight over House seat
BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota taxpayers are on the hook for legal expenses in Gov. Doug Burgum’s failed attempt to fill a legislative seat won by a man who died before taking office. Billing records obtained The Associated Press after…
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