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Project Leaders Discuss Future of West 94 Area with West Fargo Residents

The previously uninhabitable area could see major changes after the completion of the diversion project.

February 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Dakota, having added an estimated 15,000 people since 20-10. But while its expansion may seem boundless . . . experts say it’s been running out of space as of late. “There’s only so much land, actually, to grow in West Fargo,” explained Dan Farnsworth, a…

MnDOT Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Station Session in Fergus Falls

August 28, 2024

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — MnDOT is hosting sessions across the state to talk about installing electric vehicle charging stations along I-94. One of those gathering will be held in Fergus Falls on September 5 from 2 to 4 at Otter Tail County Government Services Center. A new grant as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program will reimburse up…

President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for Christmas Ice Storm in N.D.

February 21, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — President Joe Biden has approved Gov. Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration. It covers over $11.5 million in damage from the Christmas holiday ice storm. The disaster declaration was approved for 13 counties in southeast North Dakota from December 25-27, 2023. Burgum declared a statewide emergency on December 29 for infrastructure damage from…

Gov. Walz to unveil infrastructure proposal for 2024 session

On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will unveil his infrastructure funding proposal for the 2024 legislative session that begins in just under a month

January 16, 2024

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) – On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will unveil his infrastructure funding proposal for the 2024 legislative session that begins in just under a month. The governor could propose to pay for infrastructure projects either with traditional bonding, where the state borrows the money, or by using part of the budget surplus, or a combination of the…

Democrats see Minnesota and Michigan as guides for what to do with majority power

Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that party leaders in other states are looking to as a potential roadmap for what they could swiftly achieve with similar control.

August 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FILE – Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, middle, holds the bill signed to legalize recreational marijuana for people over the age of 21, making Minnesota the 23rd state to do so, May 30, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. Former Gov. Jesse Ventura stands at center. Fueled by election gains, Democrats in Minnesota and Michigan this year enacted far-reaching policy changes that…

Cramer “Infrastructure is critical to our safety”: Much maligned Grand Forks railroad crossing getting upgraded

June 5, 2023

Aaron Walling,

GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – The railroad crossing at 42nd St. and DeMers Ave. in Grand Forks is getting some much needed upgrades thanks to a grant after a infrastructure bill was passed by congress. U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, came to the town to deliver the news on what is to come. “This crossing is blocked by about two…

Gov. Walz signs largest infrastructure bill in state history

June 1, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz signs a $2.6 billion infrastructure bill into law. It’s the largest one in state history. The money will to repairing roads and bridges, creating jobs, and investing in infrastructure across Minnesota. Over $500 million will go to water projects in the state. He signed the bill along the Mississippi River near the…

Governor Walz will be in Moorhead on Friday

His focus is affordable child care and flood mitigation efforts

April 6, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Walz will be in Moorhead tomorrow on a multi-purpose trip. In the morning, he’s hosting a roundtable discussion on his plan to make child care more afforable and accessible for people in Minnesota. Later in the day, Walz will join Mayor Shelly Carlson and Senator Rob Kupec among others to tour the city’s flood mitigation…

Biden’s Infrastructure Bill strives to improve safety across country

October 12, 2022

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) — The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is investing in 12 formula programs related to safety improvements using President Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure law. White House officials are calling this a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild roads, bridges and take action for a clean energy economy with more electric vehicle charging ports. They say nearly $270 million will be…

Minnesota National Guard At Bourbanis Dam

Gov. Burgum Asks For Presidential Disaster Declaration For Spring Storms

June 23, 2022

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A presidential major disaster declaration is being requested by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. The declaration would cover severe spring storms and flooding. The storms broke precipitation records, knocked out power thousands of people and caused over $57 million in damage across the state. Burgum has requested that a major disaster be declared for 40 counties: Adams, Barnes,…