Kelly Armstrong speaks to supporters Nov. 5, 2024, in Bismarck after voters elected him North Dakota governor. He’s accompanied by his wife, Kjersti Armstrong. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong says that North Dakota’s population grew to a record high of 796,568 people as of July 1. The number marks the largest increase since…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s state’s population reached a new all-time high of nearly 784,000 people last July and many new residents are making their home in Fargo. The city is filled with fun events and new adventures, but for others it’s the start of something new. People are turning to Facebook groups such as Fargo/Moorhead Community Page to…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A panel of North Dakota lawmakers has agreed to use the current number of legislators and the districts they represent as a template for redrawing new legislative boundaries. The redistricting committee began its task in Bismarck. When it’s finalized later this year, it likely will show urban areas gaining political strength in the Legislature, and rural parts…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota’s population hit a record high of 779,094 residents on April 1, 2020, and the state had the fourth-highest growth rate in the nation, growing by 15.8% from 2010 to 2020. “The record high 2020 Census count is great news for North Dakota and reaffirms what those of us who live…
FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health in Fargo will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1B, to those 75 and older starting tomorrow by appointment only. Fargo Cass Public Health says they’re expecting to begin distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups in phase 1B on Monday. Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is almost reaching its end….
FARGO, N.D. — In April, the U.S. will conduct its constitutionally mandated 10 year census to determine the country’s population. “The census only happens every 10 years and we wanted to raise awareness and raise the knowledge of the importance of completing the census and the impact, the positive impact it has on North Dakota and North Dakota residents and…
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s population has grown to an all-time high. The U.S. Census Bureau says that as of July 1, North Dakota’s population was estimated at 760,077 people. That’s up 4,900 people from an estimate in July 2017. The population has grown since the 2010 Census pegged it at more than 672,000 and it grew as the Bakken oil…
FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo woman who was on the city commission 18 years ago is running for a seat again. Arlette Preston announced her candidacy Tuesday morning. The former school board member and one–time candidate for mayor of Fargo says the city is at a crucial turning point with a growing population and increasing influence. Preston wants to focus on…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A slowdown in activity in North Dakota’s oil patch is impacting population numbers in the region. The U.S. Census Bureau figures show Minot’s micropolitan area shrunk by 1.7 percent, losing more than 1,300 people. Micropolitan areas have populations of at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000. The counties of Ward, Renville and McHenry have an estimated 77,000…
DILWORTH, Minn. — The city of Dilworth has grown by 50 percent since the year 2000; however, it has been eight years since the last major housing project in the city. Dilworth hopes that two new developments can attract more to move to Dilworth and lead to even more growth in the future. The city of Dilworth has been growing…
