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…
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…
