WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting him in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for…
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/AP) — U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota said Thursday that she won't seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow Democrats' hopes of retaking the Senate in 2026. Smith made the announcement on a video posted…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Pembina agents responded to an illegal crossing at the border and made arrests on Saturday, February 8. The U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector says a Small Unmanned Aerial System from Operation Stonegarden partners allowed…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Four bills related to abortion and reproductive rights failed Wednesday in the North Dakota House. A so-called personhood bill would have allowed women who get abortions to be charged with murder. Two others sought…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- A bill to require a display of the Ten Commandments in schools has failed in the North Dakota house with 38 voting in support and 53 against. The house also voted 77-16 against a bill to…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -The expectation in Warroad, Minnesota, is championships. "There's always kind of pressure," said senior defenseman Katy Comstock. "Hanging a gold banner is always the goal, so try not to think…
BISMARCK, N.D. - The second and final day of the Chamber at the Capitol event featured a meeting with Governor Kelly Armstrong, who discussed why it's so important to have face-to-face meetings with business leaders.…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Lawmakers were presented a bill to require all schools in North Dakota to teach the history of the Holocaust. Currently, it is up to a teacher's discretion. The bill's focus would…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/CNN/AP) -- JOANN Fabrics is closing 500 stores across the country including in Grand Forks, Bemidji, Hibbing and Brookings in our region. That will leave only 300 stores open nationwide. The company says the move is necessary as…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Legislators heard testimony on the bill requiring the teaching of intelligent design in science classes in North Dakota schools. If passed, SB 2355 would require the teaching of intelligent design alongside evolution…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A senate resolution in North Dakota would declare pornography as a public health hazard. Testimony was heard during a legislative hearing on SCR 4017. Those who testified in support of the resolution…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) - Following public pressure, the Fargo Park District is preparing to change its plans to sharply raise the cost of using its pool facilities. Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill tells KVRR…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- More than 1,100 people voted and these are the winners in Fargo's "Name a Snow Plow" contest: Betty Whiteout BoomChickaPlowPlow Buzz Iceclear Plowabunga Teddy Snowsevelt and Wheeler Snow Peeler. The names will now go on city…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- From a small basement podcast studio in Minot to becoming a top trending true crime hit, Midwest Murder Podcast is coming to Fargo. Co-hosts Jonah Lantto and Dawn Palumbo have brought their captivating live show to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- A St. Michael, North Dakota man is sentenced to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to three counts of child abuse in Indian country. 30-year-old Collin Delorme Sr. was charged in the death of…
FARGO -- We've been watching the spread of bird flu across the country. And so have the scientists at NDSU, who say it's already in Cass County, N.D. Anuj Ghimire is an ornithologist at…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong is congratulating state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on her nomination to the U.S. Department of Education. Baesler was selected to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education. “Superintendent Baesler…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- With Giving Hearts Day just over the horizon, one local charity is working to make sure that kids in our region…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Two bills being considered by the North Dakota Legislature strive to make dental care more accessible to low-income and under-represented populations across the state. Supporters say the bills are needed but merely begin to…
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission may grow its staff by one after the Senate on Tuesday narrowly approved the agency’s budget bill. Senate Bill 2004, if adopted without further changes, sets aside roughly $250,000…
GOLDEN, CO (KVRR) -Golden, Colorado, hosted not hundreds, but thousands of Golden Retrievers and their owners, including KVRR Sports reporter Ryan Bowlin's two, Naz and Bonham, for the annual "Goldens in Golden" on Saturday,…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) -- Local business leaders are in Bismarck to meet with the governor and lawmakers during a two-day trip. Things did run a little long today, but everyone left that conference room with…
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The adult son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges in connection with a crash out of a North Dakota hospital’s ambulance bay that preceded a chase and collision resulting in the death of a sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer, who…
UPDATE: Fargo Park Board President Aaron Hill says the board will meet next week to reconsider the cost of its pool passes. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) -- People are taking to social media to share outrage over Fargo Park District price…
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) -It is a rivalry like few others in Minnesota high school hockey: Moorhead and Roseau. For the third consecutive season, the Spuds and Rams girl's hockey teams are set to…
