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“Crack the Code 2.0” Aims to Double Oil Recovery in the Bakken

Energy Secretary Chris Wright stopped in Grand Forks to talk about technological innovation and the federal government's regulatory role.

August 13, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

\GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Energy Secretary Chris Wright spoke at the Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks alongside federal and local lawmakers, talking about one very clear goal – double the amount of oil production in the Bakken. “We peaked at 1.5 million barrels a day. Now we’re down to 1.1 million barrels. And that’s going to keep…

Rep. Julie Fedorchak Begins Term in Congress

North Dakota's first female representative in the House was sworn in on Friday.

January 5, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

Fedorchak is sworn in alongside her family and Speaker Johnson.WASHINGTON, D.C. – Now that she’s officially a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Julie Fedorchak is excited to get to work. The former North Dakota Public Service Commissioner began her term on Friday. Her first order of business was to vote for Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to…

Fedorchak to hold energy committee post as she begins term in Congress

January 2, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Congresswoman-elect Julie Fedorchak speaks during a farewell event in Memorial Hall at the Capitol in Bismarck on Dec. 19, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s new representative in Congress is poised to serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, the first freshman member to receive that appointment in 14 years. Julie Fedorchak, who takes…

PSC approves power line despite questions about need, cost

November 21, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Randy Christmann, center, chair of the Public Service Commission, delivers remarks prior to a panel discussion on data centers next to other members of the commission, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, left, and Julie Fedorchak, right, in the Pioneer Room at the Capitol on Aug. 1, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Public Service Commission on…

PSC approves 2 natural gas rate increases

November 8, 2024

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North Dakota Public Service Commission members, from left, Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, Randy Christmann and Julie Fedorchak conduct a public input session on proposed natural gas rate increases on July 29, 2024, in Bismarck. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Thursday approved natural gas rate increases for two utilities. The…

AP Race Call: Republican Julie Fedorchak wins election to U.S. House in North Dakota’s 1st Congressional District

November 5, 2024

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Republican Julie Fedorchak won election to North Dakota’s lone U.S. House seat on Tuesday. The longtime public utilities regulator beat Democrat Trygve Hammer. The two ran to succeed Republican Kelly Armstrong, the third-term congressman who ran for governor this year. Fedorchak won a five-person Republican primary in June. The Associated Press declared Fedorchak the winner at 9:56 p.m. EST. Categories:…

Democrat House candidate questions ties to Summit; Republican says claims are bogus

October 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak, left, and Democratic-NPL Party candidate Trygve Hammer. (Contributed)BISMARCK, N.D. (Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak continues to face questions from her opponent about her family’s connection to a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project, as well as criticism about accepting campaign donations from the industry she regulates. Democrat…

Poll: North Dakota Republicans look set for sweep of top races

October 2, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – On the surface, Republican candidates for the top political races in North Dakota appear set for a clean sweep with just over a month until the general election, a poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows. Undecided voters could still potentially be a swing factor, however, with roughly 20% in the three main…

Fedorchak Campaign Files Complaints With FEC And FCC

June 18, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO/NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) — Julie Fedorchak’s campaign has filed complaints with two federal agencies over video and text messages sent last week that falsely stated she had dropped out of the U.S. House race. Complaints were filed with the Federal Election Commission and Federal Communications Commission asking the agencies to investigate. The campaign’s attorney says the complaint to…

Julie Fedorchak Wins GOP Primary Race for U.S. House

June 11, 2024

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) –Longtime public utilities regulator Julie Fedorchak finished first in a rambunctious GOP race for the House seat Rep. Kelly Armstrong will vacate. Each will be in a commanding position for the November general election in the conservative state. Armstrong, who currently occupies North Dakota’s lone House seat, beat Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller in the race to succeed…