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State Lawmakers From Across U.s. Convene In Minnesota For Day Of Solidarity

State Lawmakers Convene in Minnesota for ‘Day of Solidarity’

Many met up in-person in St. Paul to address the media and the public, while still others who could not make the trip joined a Zoom webinar from their respective states.

January 29, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – More than 40 lawmakers from states as far away geographically as Rhode Island and Oregon gathered in St. Paul in a show of support for their Minnesota brethren, stressing that the need to change the situation in the state went beyond political lines. “This is not a partisan issue. This about the American people. This…

Security Concerns Rise After Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Is Assaulted

Concerns over safety rise after assault on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

January 28, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Safety concerns once again rise after Representative Ilhan Omar was assaulted at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The suspect, Anthony James Kazmierczak, was arrested for a third-degree assault charge. But North Dakota representative Julie Fedorchak shares that this should never have happened. “I absolutely condemn any sort of political violence, any acts like that against…

North Dakota receives a grade ‘A’ for school cellphone ban policy

January 28, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — North Dakota has been awarded a grade of “A” for its statewide law banning the use of cellphones in schools. The grade comes from the Phone-Free Schools State Report Card, which has ranked all fifty states in the nation for phone-free schools. The report ranks North Dakota as the leading state in the nation, after the cellphone…

North Dakota tax commissioner announces run for reelection

January 28, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced on Wednesday that he will seek reelection for tax commissioner in the 2026 election. Kroshus was appointed as tax commissioner in 2021 by former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. Kroshus said his priorities as tax commissioner will be a fiscally responsible government, effectively representing citizens, and transparency and fairness….

North Dakota population growth nears 800,000 for the first time

January 27, 2026

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota continues to be a state on the grow. For the fourth consecutive year, the state has seen population growth. It’s a record at 799,358 people according to Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Those numbers are from July 2025 U.S. Census estimates. State Demographer Nigel Haarstad says the state has likely since surpassed the 800,000 mark for…

Former Governor Schafer Leads Lecture on Civility

The talk, which was disseminated via Zoom, touched on various topics including the state of American democracy and societal engagement.

January 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…

Coalition Working To Gather Signatures For Free School Lunches In North Dakota

Citizen-led initiative to gather signatures for free school lunches in North Dakota

January 14, 2026

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Over the last few years, lawmakers have discussed the possibility of making school lunches free for all K-12 public schools in North Dakota. And this year, a citizen-led initiative is taking its chances by asking their community. “We want to bring free school meals, which include breakfast and lunch, to all students in North Dakota. We…

“Together for School Meals” to hold first volunteer training in Fargo on Thursday

January 13, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A coalition working to get free school meals for all on the North Dakota ballot is holding training for volunteers who want to help make it happen. “Together for School Meals” is launching a statewide campaign with volunteer trainings in Fargo, Bismarck and online. They have one year to submit 31,164 signatures. If they are submitted…

North Dakota’s first female chief justice: ‘I certainly hope that I won’t be the last’

January 7, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, the first woman to lead the North Dakota Supreme Court, participates in a formal passing of the gavel ceremony on Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday passed the gavel to a female chief justice for the first time in state…

North Dakota awarded nearly $200 million as part of rural healthcare program

December 29, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will get nearly $200 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. It’s aimed at improving health care quality and access in rural areas. The Trump administration announced the awards for each state and they range from $145 million to $281 million in the first year. The program will award $50 billion over…