Sen. John Hoeven

Listen: President Trump helps celebrate one of ND’s last living “Rosie The Riveters”

DAWSON, N.D. (KVRR) — That audio might have been a little hard to make out but that was President Trump on the phone wishing Irene Sprague a happy 100th birthday, and telling her to stick around another 30 or 40 years. Sprague is one of North Dakota’s last known living “Rosie The Riveters” who worked during World War II and…

Sen. John Hoeven says the conflict with Iran is necessary to help the people

WHEATLAND, N.D. (KVRR) — Following a social media post made by the president calling on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Sen. John Hoeven says this conflict was necessary. Early this morning, President Trump posted to Truth Social a deadline of 8 pm. He said, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The U.S….

Pulse crop processing plant holds grand opening in Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — People are celebrating the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 square foot facility can process up to 40,000 tons of pulse crops per year, including dry edible beans, peas and lentils. “This pulse processing plant is an exciting opportunity for North Dakota farmers, giving them a convenient,…

ND Republican delegates vote to remove party brand from officials who skip convention

The convention endorsed Alex Balazs for U.S. House against incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak who skipped the convention.

MINOT, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Tensions between factions of the North Dakota Republican Party reached a new high Saturday as state convention delegates narrowly approved a motion removing the party brand from candidates not in attendance.The debate came as all statewide elected officials, including those not on the ballot, skipped the convention, a move political observers have called unprecedented. A…

USDA announces $150 million in assistance for sugar producers

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….

State senators share their reaction after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs

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…

North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding

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 battery maker awarded $50 million through federal innovative technologies program

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…

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Fargo National Cemetery expansion

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…