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Former governor Schafer wants independent inquiry to help restore public trust after Holmberg case

Former Gov. Ed Schafer outlined his proposal and shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview

May 8, 2025

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says special steps will be necessary to restore the public’s trust in the wake of the Ray Holmberg sex crimes case. Schafer spoke about his proposal and shared his thoughts about the case in an exclusive interview with KVRR Local News. “You had a really sick and deranged individual who…

25 years since the scare of Y2K

December 31, 2024

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Twenty-five years ago, emergency managers and computer programmers were among those anticipating the effects of “Y2K.” Experts were concerned that the arrival of the 21st century could cause critical infrastructure to shut down because some computers weren’t designed to operate past 1999. Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer supervised the state’s emergency response plans at the…

Former North Dakota Governor Launches Campaign Against Measure 2

September 17, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer has launched a new campaign against Constitutional Measure 2 The ballot question proposed by the state legislature would establish new restrictions on North Dakota’s ballot initiative process. It would require constitutional and non-constitutional initiated measures to be limited to a single subject determined by the Secretary of State. It would…

Vetting begins for Burgum, former Governor, Ag Secretary Schafer explains the process

June 6, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is being vetted as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump. Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer is very familiar with the vetting process, having gone through it before becoming Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush. “It’s every single thing that you’ve done in your life back…

Former Gov. Schafer reacts to Gov. Burgum not seeking re-election

January 22, 2024

Aaron Walling,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s official, as Governor Doug Burgum announced Monday that he is not seeking a third term in the upcoming election. Burgum made the announcement after serving for seven years in the position. “It’s been a true honor. It’s been a profound, rewarding and incredible experience. And because of that it was a very difficult decision for…

Fargo Man Charged After Stealing Former Ag Secretary and Governor Schafer’s SUV

August 29, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man has been charged with theft for stealing the SUV of former Gov. Ed Schafer from the KFGO parking lot. The SUV was taken while Schafer was guest-hosting News & Views last Friday morning. Schafer didn’t realize that the vehicle had been stolen until police called KFGO to tell him that it had been recovered….

Former governor’s SUV stolen while hosting radio show in Fargo

August 25, 2023

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer has heard the phrase “Lock It or Lose It,” but he’s now learned the hard way that leaving the key in your car isn’t a good idea. While guest hosting “News and Views” on KFGO Friday, Schafer learned that his SUV had been stolen from KFGO’s parking lot. “I was on-air…

Former North Dakota Governor Says F-M Diversion “Out of Control”

Ed Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday's water budget bill

April 22, 2019

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, ND — Ed Schafer, former U.S. Ag Secretary and Governor of North Dakota, says the F-M Diversion is “out of control and getting unaffordable to taxpayers.” Schafer sent a letter to three state representatives prior to House passage of last Friday’s water budget bill. The bill includes a $750 million state commitment to the diversion, $120 million short of the…