WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Some relief is on the way for sugar producers. USDA has announced the availability of $150 million of assistance. Sugar beet and sugar cane farmers across the country are facing market disruptions, increased production costs and tight margins. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins calls the funding a “bridge” to recently improved U.S. sugar program loan rates. Sen….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — In a major ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump’s imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts said those words cannot bear such weight. “I don’t think it’s a big surprise. We anticipated that there would be probably some of the tariff activity struck down by the…
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., discusses the $199 million awarded to North Dakota from the federal government as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. At left is Gov. Kelly Armstrong and at right is Interim Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo-based Packet Digital has landed a $50 million award to ramp up domestic battery manufacturing capacity. The award will enable the company to expand production lines at its Badland Batteries manufacturing facility in Fargo. That will help meet the demand for high-power battery packs for unmanned systems operated by the Army, Navy, Air Force and Special…
City, state, and federal officials particiapate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. 11/24/25.FARGO (KVRR) — A groundbreaking ceremony is held for the Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery. The improvements include bathrooms, a parking lot, and office space for VA staff along with the addition of 30 acres. Money…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA has awarded over $15 million for infrastructure improvements at Grand Forks International Airport. That includes the reconstruction and upgrade of the primary runway and taxiway pavement and lighting that have reached the end of their useful life. Reconstruction will be completed in three phases. The overall project is estimated to cost $60 million,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR)– USDA releases the second round of livestock disaster assistance for losses from flooding and wildfire. They are providing $1 billion to livestock producers to help offset increased supplemental feed costs as a result of qualifying wildfires or floods in 2023 and 2024. This second round brings the total livestock set-aside to $2 billion. The Emergency Livestock Relief…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A grand opening is held for North Dakota State College of Science Career Innovation Center in Fargo. It’s located along 42nd Street and 64th Avenue South. Sen. John Hoeven was on hand for the grand opening of the nearly $35 million facility that will provide training and technical education to high school and college students in…
HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — After more than fifteen years of work, the Red River Valley Diversion Project made its step in marking the rerouting of the river. “What is happening here today is beyond impressive, moving our state’s largest metro area one giant step closer to a more secure and prosperous future,” said Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Armstrong and others noted…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For 66 years, the 119th Wing Headquarters has been home here in Fargo. And beginning in May of 2026, a new home for the wing will be designed. “We’re going to build a new $33 million headquarters, which will also be a regional training site as well. It’s about 22,400 square feet, so it’ll be a…
