KEVIN CRAMER

Cramer: Top secret briefings did nothing to change mind on Fufeng

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO/KNOX) – Sen. Kevin Cramer said a pair of top secret briefings regarding the proposed Fufeng project in Grand Forks did nothing to change his mind about the corn milling plant. Cramer, and Sen. John Hoeven, have expressed security concerns over the company’s ties to China and its close proximity to the Grand Forks Air Force Base….

Why are diesel prices above $5 a gallon?

UNITED STATES – Diesel prices in Minnesota average $5.29 a gallon and North Dakota averages $5.34 per gallon according to AAA. It’s not quite the record of $5.62 a gallon North Dakota saw in June, but it’s still pretty high. “We have seen it pop up here in the past month or so. We are up over 50 cents a…

WATCH: Sen. Cramer voices concerns over Fufeng plant

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer voices a big opposition to the Fufeng corn milling plant on the edge of Grand Forks saying the company’s leadership is intertwined with the Chinese Communist Party. Cramer also doesn’t want to give the Chinese government access to critical American supply chains like agriculture. “If you look at the CEO,…

Russia sanctions 25 Americans including Sen. Cramer

MOSCOW (AP) – Russia has imposed sanctions on 25 Americans, including actors Sean Penn and Ben Stiller. Moscow says that the move is in response to U.S. sanctions against Russians because of the conflict in Ukraine. Other Americans cited Monday were Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, and senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Mike…

Senator Cramer says finger is “healing nicely” after backyard accident

The republican lost the tip of one of his fingers in June

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator Kevin Cramer says his finger is “healing nicely” after a backyard accident three weeks ago. The republican said on Twitter, he crushed two fingers between two rocks and lost the tip of one. Cramer thanked his great surgeons and said he went through four hours of HBOT treatments. He plans to return to DC this…

Sen. Kevin Cramer may need pinky finger amputated after yard work accident

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer seriously injured the pinky finger on his right hand when a large boulder rolled over it while doing yard work over the weekend. Cramer needed immediate surgery. The Republican said in a statement he has been staying in North Dakota close to medical care as there is a high risk of…

Sen. Cramer happy Biden banned Russian oil imports, says it should’ve happened sooner

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says America shouldn’t help fund Russia’s war with Ukraine by buying their oil, especially because he believes America can produce enough of its own. “How would you tell a single parent in North Dakota they could soon see gas prices go up above $4 a gallon, that would you tell a single…

UND showcases the importance of drones during UAV Technology USA conference

By: Jeannie Kopstein ARLINGTON, Va. (KVRR) – Drone technology is the topic of discussion and display at the first UAV Technology USA conference. University of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost chaired the event. “We thought this was just an extraordinary opportunity for UND to be part of the national discussion on UAV technology. It really gives us a chance to…

ND & MN congressional delegations describe what they saw during the capitol insurrection

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – One year ago former President Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally. Some of his supporters broke into the U.S. capitol while the Senate was certifying election results. “I have vivid memories of being on the Senate floor and watching the Vice President being quickly moved off of the Senate floor trying to understand what was happening…

Economy already better than before pandemic Bank of America CEO says at NDSU

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – During a conversation at North Dakota State University, Bank of America’s CEO sees a bright future for our country’s economy. Brian Moynihan said during Senator Kevin Cramer’s speaker series “The Bully Pulpit” at Richard H. Barry Hall the economy is the size it was before the pandemic. He added Bank of America’s experts estimate it to…