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…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Nicholas Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Senators Hoeven and Cramer recommended Chase for the position and have been working to secure his confirmation. Chase’s nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration. He is a judge for…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded about $31 million to airports across North Dakota. The largest chunk of that allocation – $13.4 million – will go towards the terminal expansion and other construction projects at Hector International Airport in Fargo. Next in terms of monetary value is $10.3 million to rehabilitate taxiways and runways, reconstruct…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Senator John Hoeven announces he has secured an agreement in principle for the planned improvements of Fargo National Cemetery. Hoeven held a press event with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard. Improvements include a more parking, a welcome center, and an indoor bathrooms. State funding for the improvements was approved…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — U.S. Department of Agriculture has released $1 billion in disaster relief for livestock producers impacted by wildfire or drought in 2023 or 2024. The Emergency Livestock Relief Program funding comes as part of the $21 billion in weather-related assistance include in the year-end legislation passed by Congress in December. It’s the first of two assistance programs…
BEULAH, N.D. (KVRR) — A signing ceremony is held to celebrate Talon Metals securing a site for its proposed Beulah Minerals Processing Facility. It’s on the former Westmoreland Mining coal mine near Beulah, about an hour northwest of Bismarck. The facility will process high-grade nickel and copper ore from the Tamarack mine in Minnesota and other sources to produce minerals…
