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Cass County Finance Director to Resign

It's possible that Madrigga saw no way forward in her role following an executive order from President Trump.

July 19, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

CASS COUNTY, N.D. – The finance director of Cass County – and head of their election team – has announced that she’s resigning from the role. Brandy Madrigga has served in this position since 2021 and overseen two primary and general elections. However, she is a Canadian citizen, and President Trump recently signed an executive order that prohibits any non-US-citizen…

Sen. Kevin Cramer Reacts to President Trump’s Tariffs

The Senator acknowledged that some of his Republican colleagues raised interesting points when it came to checks and balances at the federal level, but still supports the tariffs overall.

April 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The markets took quite the tumble March 3rd, as the three major composite indexes posted their worst single-day losses since 2020. This came on the heels of “Liberation Day,” or what Trump named his two-part tariff rollout. Which was made up in part of a reciprocal tariff program. Some economists take issue with the way these…

Minnesota Attorney General Holds Town Hall in Moorhead

Keith Ellison took the opportunity to explain his lawsuits against the Trump administration and hear the concerns of his constituents.

March 23, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

AG Ellison addresses the crowd in Moorhead.MOORHEAD, MN – People filled the room inside the Comstock Memorial Union on the campus of MSUM Saturday morning. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has been on a tour of sorts, holding town hall meetings across the state to address queries and concerns. Part of the goal is to clarify his motivations for filing…

Gov. Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency for North Dakota

March 10, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plans. Above average temperatures and below average precipitation amounts have led to drought conditions and increased the risk of wildfires. Armstrong, a volunteer firefighter, said, “North Dakotans endured some of the largest, deadliest and most destructive wildfires in…

National Guard To Provide Temporary Shelter After Apartment Building Fire in Wadena, MN

February 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Courtesy: Wadena Chamber of Commerce/FacebookST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz has issued an executive order to authorize the National Guard to provide temporary shelter in Wadena after an apartment building fire. One person died in the fire that started Sunday night around 10:45 at 123 Bryant Avenue Southeast. Firefighters spent the night battling the fire in the frigid weather….

Attorney General Ellison sues to block executive order on birthright citizenship

January 21, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he and the attorneys general of 20 states along with the City of San Francisco have sued to block President Donald Trump’s executive order that purports to end birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship is guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section 1401 of the Immigration…

Burgum Declares Emergency, Sending National Guard Troops from Wahpeton to Texas to Secure Border

June 13, 2023

TJ Nelson,

Gov. Doug Burgum visits the southern border. BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum signs an executive order declaring an emergency and sending North Dakota National Guard troops to help Texas secure the southern border. It was first announced June 1. Around 100 members from the Wahpeton-based 188th Engineer Company are deploying for about 30 days. They are expected to…

Gov. Burgum Bans TikTok Use on State-Owned Devices

December 13, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s Republican governor is following the lead of other Republican governors and banning the use of TikTok on state-owned devices. Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order banning the social media app from state-owned devices issued by executive branch agencies, citing growing national security concerns. The order specifically prohibits executive branch agencies and their employees…

President Biden Signs Executive Order on Policing On 2nd Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing

May 25, 2022

TJ Nelson,

THE WHITE HOUSE (KVRR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and others join President Joe Biden as he signs an Executive Order on policing and public safety. The measure, which comes following months of talks with police professional groups and reform activists, orders federal law enforcement agencies such as the CBP and FBI to revise their…

Biden to sign police order on Floyd anniversary

May 24, 2022

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON – With Congress deadlocked over how to address racism and excessive use of force, President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, according to three people familiar with the matter. The decision reflects Biden’s struggle to use the limited powers of his office to advance his campaign promises,…