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KVRR Connections Tourism: $15 million in Destination Development Grants awarded to 23 Projects across North Dakota

October 15, 2025

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Some of the top tourist stops across North Dakota are sharing in $15 million worth of “Destination Development Grants”. North Dakota Tourism and Marketing says these investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences and support long-term economic growth. Out of 106 applications from 45 communities, just 23 projects were chosen for this round of grants….

International commission to review North Dakota dairy projects

October 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Riverview’s Campbell Dairy in Wilkin County, Minnesota, on July 10, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — An international organization that seeks to protect water quality in the Red River will conduct a review of two large dairy projects underway in North Dakota. The provincial government of Manitoba announced in a news release that the International…

North Dakota rolls out low-interest loans to aid federal workers during shutdown

October 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Gov. Kelly Armstrong, left, speaks Oct. 8, 2025, during a press conference after launching a loan program for federal workers during the government shutdown with Attorney General Drew Wrigley, center, and Rick Clayburgh, president of the North Dakota Bankers Association. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota is offering an estimated 9,200 federal workers…

Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg teacher named North Dakota Teacher of the Year for 2026

September 28, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Frannie Tunseth, right, a reading and math teacher at Mayville-Portland-Clifford-Galesburg Public School, receives a personalized license plate from Gov. Kelly Armstrong after winning the 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award during a ceremony at the Capitol on Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s 2026 Teacher of the Year…

Enrollment up nearly 4% at North Dakota public colleges, universities

September 24, 2025

Eric Bolin,

Emily Thompson, director of the legal division for Legislative Council, speaks during a committee meeting on Sept. 23, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers approved draft legislation Tuesday that aims to clarify how legislators respond when a governor vetoes bills after a legislative session concludes. The move comes after confusion involving…

New ND Air National Guard detachment to support B-52 operations at Minot Air Force Base

September 18, 2025

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — Military leaders are establishing a second North Dakota Air National Guard detachment to support operations at Minot Air Force Base. Gov. Kelly Armstrong says the B-52 Operational Classic Association detachment was approved by U.S. Air Force Headquarters last week. The Guard’s 219th Security Forces Squadron works jointly with active-duty Air Force personnel to provide security for…

Response to federal disaster aid request for June storms delayed more than usual, ND official says

September 11, 2025

KVRR Staff,

EAST of ENDERLIN, ND – June 23, 2025: A tornado on June 20, 2025, bent signs and destroyed a shelter belt along N.D. Route 46, about 3 miles east of Enderlin, N.D.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….

Former Sen. Larry Robinson of Valley City died Wednesday in Minneapolis

September 4, 2025

TJ Nelson,

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. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement: “Larry Robinson was a true statesman of the Senate and a great colleague who…

Rep. Julie Fedorchak gets an early endorsement for re-election in 2026 by President Trump

August 19, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Fifteen months before the election, President Donald Trump is giving an early endorsement for re-election to Rep. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota. Writing on TRUTH Social on Tuesday, Trump said Fedorchak is doing a fantastic job representing the great people of North Dakota, a state he won big in three times: 2016, 2020 and 2024. He…

North Dakota hopes to turn corner on behavioral health with new State Hospital

August 19, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Dr. Eduardo Yabut, medical director for the North Dakota State Hospital, speaks during the groundbreaking for the new facility in Jamestown on Aug. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)JAMESTOWN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – As shovels dug in for the first time Monday at the site of the new State Hospital in Jamestown, state health officials said they…