SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (KVRR) – Governor Doug Burgum has been in South Korea this week, leading a trade and investment mission aiming to increase cooperation between the country and North Dakota on energy and economic development. On Monday, Burgum signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean Institute of Energy Research promoting the development of renewable energy and carbon capture….
MCKENZIE CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum is giving thanks to the many fire departments that jumped into action after at least six wildfires broke out in western North Dakota over the weekend. He toured some of the damage and says there are at least twenty different agencies that are helping out. As of this morning, large fires near…
Courtesy, Prairie Public BroadcastingBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed the North Dakota State Capitol to be lit in the colors of the Israeli flag through tonight. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas. “North Dakota stands steadfast in our support of Israel and its people as they continue to fight a seven-front…
Courtesy: Gov. Burgum/FacebookBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR: 8:50PM UPDATE) — FEMA has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Den Fire and the Elk Horn Fire, burning in McKenzie County and on the Fort Berthold Reservation. FEMA Region 8 Deputy Administrator Katherine Fox approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide fire emergency and has activated plans to deal with rapid wildfire response. The state has seen above average temperatures, gusty winds and a lack of precipication. This is a map of the daily burn restrictions by county. The ones in “red” have restrictions in place. Nearly 3,500 acres have…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota National Guard officially has a new leader. A change of command ceremony was held in Bismarck as Air Force Brig. Gen. Mitchell Johnson becomes adjutant general of the guard. He takes command from Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, who served in the position for more than eight years, and is retiring after four decades…
Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) In a statement posted on X, Gov. Doug Burgum says “President Trump’s strength, dominant debate performance, and the party’s unity at last week’s convention has led to Biden admitting an early defeat.” Burgum goes on to say, “Our nation is ready for…
Gov. Doug Burgum speaks during the Republican National Convention Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)MILWAUKEE (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum evoked former President Teddy Roosevelt while emphasizing energy dominance during his speech Wednesday night to the Republican National Convention. “Teddy Roosevelt encouraged America to speak softly and carry a big stick,” Burgum told…
XGov. Doug Burgum responded to the selection of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate soon after the announcement was made. He says he is ready to support the Trump-Vance ticket. In a post on X, Burgum wrote in part, Donald Trump “selected JD Vance as his running mate, whose small town roots and service to country make…
Gov. Doug Burgum & Kathryn Burgum BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Cass County Canvassing Board rejected the absentee ballot of Kathryn Burgum, the wife of Republican Gov. Doug Burgum, from the June election. Cheryl Biller, a Democrat who served on the board, confirmed that the panel voted unanimously last month to reject her absentee ballot because of mismatching signatures. The…
