Politics & Elections

ND Lawmakers Preparing for 2017 Legislative Session

North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for the 2017 Legislative Session that starts tomorrow in Bismarck. Governor Doug Burgum will give his State of the State address and announce his budget plans.…

Bill Drafted in North Dakota Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit

NORTH DAKOTA A North Dakota State Representative wants you to be able to carry a loaded concealed firearm without a permit. Eleven other states have implemented what are…

Fargo Diocese Joins Lawsuit Against Federal Health Care Regulations

The Diocese of Fargo has joined with a number of North Dakota Catholic employers in filing a federal lawsuit against health care coverage requirements that are in conflict with the Church. Bishop John Folda says while the Church does not…

Grand Forks Lawmaker Proposes 80mph Speed Limit on ND Interstates

A Grand Forks lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to raise the speed limit on North Dakota's interstates. Republican Senator Lonnie Laffen says by raising the speed limit from 75 to 80 miles per hour will help businesses get their work…

Valley City Loses City Attorney

It's another shake-up for Valley City. Officials say they are officially hiring a new City Attorney. City Attorney Russ Myhre says he will stay on for six months or until the city commission hires someone for his job. The…

Heitkamp "Likely" To Stay In The U.S. Senate

The odds of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp being appointed agriculture secretary by President-Elect Trump appear to be dwindling. In an interview on KFGO's "News and Views", Heitkamp was asked whether she intends to remain in the Senate. She said "it's likely…

Presidential Electors Cast Ballots Monday

The race for the White House is almost over. North Dakota's Presidential Electors will cast their ballots Monday. The meeting will be convened by Governor Burgum at 1 p.m. in the Governor's Conference Room. The three electors are Beverly Clayburgh…

Moorhead Prepares To Pick New City Manager

It's down to two candidates in the running to be Moorhead's city manager. Fifty-one people applied for the position. At the end of November, that number was narrowed down to four people by the city council. Two out of the…

People of Moorhead Questioning City Council Selection Process

A seat on the Moorhead City Council remains open after members changed course on the selection process.

Fargo and West Fargo Talk with State Legislators Before Session Begins

Local elected officials are hoping to catch legislators attention before the legislative session next month.

Law Enforcement Again Asking President Obama to Remember Oath of Office and Help with DAPL Protests

A dozen law enforcement officials in North Dakota are pleading with President Obama to send federal officers to help control the Dakota Access pipeline protests.