WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two former Democratic senators from red states who lost re-election bids in 2018 are leading a campaign to help their party win back votes in rural America. North Dakota’s Heidi Heitkamp and Indiana’s Joe Donnelly are starting an initiative called the One Country Project. Its website states that Democrats need to “reopen the dialogue” in areas where people…
GRAND FORKS, ND – (KVRR, National Weather Service) •Critical fire weather conditions across all of North Dakota and parts of western Minnesota Thurs. afternoon and evening. •Red Flag Warning in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM for red highlighted area. •Very dry air, gusty northwest winds, and dry vegetation will create dangerous conditions. •Any fires that occur could spread…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)– University of North Dakota Director of Athletic Bill Chaves announced Wednesday that UND head volleyball coach Mark Pryor has resigned, effective June 15, 2019, and will pursue another opportunity back in his home state of Texas. “Coach Pryor submitted his resignation effective June 15th today. First and foremost, I want to thank Mark for his…
BISMARCK, ND — Gov. Doug Burgum is thanking state legislators after they voted to approve an endowment for the proposed Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. He says it will lay the foundation for a world-class tourism destination in western North Dakota. The House voted 76-16 after a nearly hour-long debate to use $50 million from the state treasury and loans…
BISMARCK, ND — Some big changes have been implemented in North Dakota’s medical marijuana program. Twelve conditions were added to the list of debilitating medical conditions including cancer. A veteran receiving treatment from a federal VA entity may submit a copy of their medical records instead of getting a written certificate. Physician assistants can now complete a written certification. Those changes…
KIDDER CO., ND — A one-vehicle rollover has claimed the life of a woman from Strasburg, North Dakota. The highway patrol says the 38-year-old woman lost control of her minivan on I-94 north of Tappen around 7:30 this morning. She was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt. This crash remains…
BENSON CO., ND — Sheriff’s officials have identified the man who drowned while fishing on a Benson County, North Dakota lake this past weekend. Authorities say 52-year-old Jim Kirkeide of Fessenden was fishing with two other men when their airboat began to take on water in Pelican Lake north of Devils Lake Saturday. The two other men from Langdon made it…
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo’s Prairie Roots Foods Co-op gets rid of paper bags to cut down on what shoppers are sending to landfills. It’s the grocery store trying to bring the Earth Day message of keeping things green to everyday shopping. The co-op says paper bags last almost as long as plastic ones in landfills. Its General Manager points out a…
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard has a new Brigadier General. Jackie Huber was bestowed her new rank at a ceremony at Bismarck State College on Monday. She is a Bismarck native and a University of North Dakota graduate. Huber is the second female brigadier general in the north Dakota national guard’s history. She has most recently served as…
FARGO, ND — Gas has gone up another nickel in just one week. The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in North Dakota is now $2.76, according to AAA. The average is 22 cents higher than one month ago and 11 cents higher than one year ago. The national average is $2.84. Crude oil is trending higher on reports…
