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Big, Beautiful Bill passes in the House; Sen. Hoeven says it will “make our nation more prosperous and more secure”

July 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The House of Representatives passes the One Big, Beautiful Bill and it now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump. Senator John Hoeven, of North Dakota, says it will provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses, secure the border, rebuild our military, support farmers and ranchers by passing the heart and soul…

Working Groups Wrap Up Budget Bills Before Special Session is Called in St. Paul

May 21, 2025

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Democrats and Republicans are still hard at work in St. Paul even though the regular session ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday. They are discussing House and Senate offers on the taxes bill during this working group. Leaders wanted the groups to wrap up the work on numerous budget bills by this evening. Budgets for commerce,…

Fargo State Representative Jim Kasper hospitalized in Bismarck

April 23, 2025

Jim Monk, KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/Prairie Public Broadcasting 7pm UPDATE) – State Representative Jim Kasper of Fargo is in the hospital in Bismarck after he suffered a stroke. That is according to a social media post by ND District 46 Republicans. Kasper was admitted Wednesday morning and they say he is surrounded by family and friends. The chaplain of the day prayed for…

Poll: North Dakota Republicans look set for sweep of top races

October 2, 2024

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – On the surface, Republican candidates for the top political races in North Dakota appear set for a clean sweep with just over a month until the general election, a poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative shows. Undecided voters could still potentially be a swing factor, however, with roughly 20% in the three main…

Chaotic end to Minnesota legislative session

The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year's session.

May 20, 2024

Site Staff,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota Legislative session came to a chaotic end overnight, yet one local lawmaker in encouraged with what came out of this year’s session. District 4 DFL State Senator Rob Kupec described the end of the session Sunday night as a “45 minute screaming fest by Minnesota Republicans”. He says it was “not a dignified…

Gov. Walz Says the State of Minnesota is Strong, Because Kids Are Better Equipped to Thrive

March 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

OWATONNA, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz says the state is strong, because the kids of Minnesota are better equipped to thrive. The governor was joined by other political leaders at Owatonna High School for his sixth State of the State address. Walk picked it as the setting to highlight how the community has made big investments in the relatively…

Nikki Haley will suspend her campaign and leave Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination

March 6, 2024

Site Staff,

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event in Forth Worth, Texas, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)NEW YORK (AP) — Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024…

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

January 16, 2024

Site Staff,

A man walks past a sign that reads “Iowa Caucuses 2024” in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals languishing far behind, a victory that affirmed his grip on the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. In what was…

Burgum Gives Speech on Foreign Policy and Security While Rep. Phillips Mulls Dem Bid for President

October 11, 2023

TJ Nelson, KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/AP/CNN) — Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his foreign policy address taking aim at President Joe Biden and his administration’s policies. The Republican presidential candidate made his remarks at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. Burgum says Biden’s policies give a green light across central America to run for the southern border. He calls…

MN Democratic Leaders Agree On $17.9 Billion Budget Targets, Possible Rebate Checks

March 22, 2023

KVRR Staff,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — Democratic legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have agreed on broad budget targets that add up to nearly $17.9 billion in new spending, including $3 billion for tax cuts. But the details of where the money will go remain to be negotiated. Agreeing on the targets was a necessary step so that legislators can begin work…