BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is asking supporters to sign a petition endorsing his plan to use some of the state’s bulging surpluses to offset income taxes. It’s being viewed by lawmakers as an end-run on a Legislature that has signaled no appetite for the idea. The second-term Republican governor recommended using a portion of the state’s…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments is looking for ways to make the Fargo-Moorhead area more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. Metro COG updates the Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan every five years. People are encouraged to take an online survey to share their recommendations for creating safer streets. A virtual open house took place Tuesday afternoon…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FMWF Chamber has launched a workforce initiative aimed at helping people find suitable jobs and assisting local businesses in finding the right employees. Those with the Chamber believe the newly-launched digital platform called Ignite FMWF will be transformational in the way workers and employees find each other. “We have a lot of great individuals, companies, nonprofits,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Community leaders from around the state came together to hear about the Main Street Initiative. Over 700 people gathered at the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo to hear from nationally renowned speakers and gain insight on how to create and pay for smart, efficient infrastructure. “The goal of the summit is really to…
NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) – Like many industries, it was a whirlwind for the energy sector during the first waves of the pandemic. United States Oil prices have hit their highest point in seven years at $80 per barrel. “2020 was certainly a really tough year with oil prices plummeting to -$36 and in that $10 range, $20 and all of a…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The trucking industry is came together to help raise money for the Special Olympics North Dakota on Saturday. Law enforcement escorted 65 trucks on the 18-mile convoy route throughout Fargo beginning and ending at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The annual event is a celebration of the trucking industry, its partners and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The cities of Fargo and Moorhead recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a ceremony on the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Mayors Dr. Tim Mahoney of Fargo and Shelly Carlson of Moorhead spoke to honor the holiday. Fargo replaced Columbus Day back in 2015 and Moorhead recognized Indigenous People’s Day two years ago. A special ceremony also honored Native…
MAKOTI, NORTH DAKOTA, (KFGO) – John Smith, known as North Dakota’s Flying Farmer for his aerial car jumps, is recovering after what he calls “a bad ride.” Two weeks ago, the Makoti, North Dakota man was seriously injured when his car went off a ramp while he attempted a distance jump of 200 feet in a challenge with his son….
FARGO, N.D. — A state lawmaker from southeastern North Dakota who’s accused of misdemeanor theft in Bottineau County says he’s surprised by the charge and believes it’s fabricated. Republican Sen. Jason Heitkamp of Wahpeton says he was in Bottineau earlier this week to retrieve some of his belongings from his former girlfriend and did not steal anything. He says he…
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Attorneys for a North Dakota man accused of wounding two Wisconsin police officers while he was on the run from an attempted murder charge in his home state are petitioning for a jury pool from a different county. Twenty-four-year-old Nathanael Benton of Fargo has pleaded not guilty in the shootings of two Delafield police officers in November…
