Longtime Fargo commentators say political discourse has been changing
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Over the last several years, politics has become a touchy subject for many to talk about with friends, family, or peers. And for…
Politics & Elections
FBI releases photos of a person of interest in Kirk assassination
Investigators released two images of the person and appealed for tips to help solve the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters. The unidentified suspect…
Response to federal disaster aid request for June storms delayed more than usual, ND official says
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is still waiting on a response to its request for federal disaster relief to help communities damaged by June tornadoes. Gov. Kelly Armstrong requested federal disaster relief on July 21 for the June 20-21…
Special City Council Meeting in Harwood Turns Contentious
HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) - Tensions boiled over in Harwood on the evening of September 10, as a special city council meeting regarding the proposed Applied Digital AI center ended with angry residents trying to make their voices heard. The special…
Michael Grover appointed to Fill Ninth Judicial District vacancy in Roseau
ST. PAUL (KVRR) -- Gov. Tim Walz has selected Michael Grover to become the next judge in Minnesota's Ninth Judicial District which is chambered in Roseau. The Commission on Judicial Selection had selected Grover, assistant county attorney in Roseau County as…
State senate forming committee to evaluate impact of GOP megabill on Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The Democratic-Farmer-Labor-led Senate is creating a subcommittee to study the impact of the Republican megabill signed into law in July. The Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability will have Republican…
Walz says he will call special session ‘one way or another’ on gun control
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — Gov. Tim Walz said he will call a special legislative session to push for gun control in the wake of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, even if he isn’t able to strike…
‘I Voted’ sticker contest kicks off in North Dakota; artists must submit designs by Nov. 15
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office wants artists from across the state to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on the 2026 “I Voted” stickers that will be handed out…
North Dakota university research could see ‘devastating’ cuts, officials warn
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Representatives of North Dakota’s two largest universities say Trump administration efforts to curb federal spending have already cost the state millions in research funding — and their institutions expect to lose millions more…
Homelessness increases in North Dakota as population, housing costs also rise
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — People experiencing homelessness in North Dakota are increasing as the state’s population continues to grow and affordable housing, shelters and resources struggle to keep up with demand. During the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers funded a…
Company selected to lay groundwork for nuclear power in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota interim legislative committee has selected Nucleon Energy, a Canadian development company, to chart the state’s path to a nuclear-powered future. The Alberta-based nuclear development company will spend the next 12 months…
Former Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City died Wednesday in Minneapolis
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) -- Former Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City has died at the age of 75. Robinson died Wednesday at a hospital in Minneapolis. The Democrat represented District 24 in the senate from 1989 to 2020. Gov.…
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