SEN. KEVIN CRAMER

Update: Son of Sen. Kevin Cramer charged with manslaughter in crash that killed a Mercer County deputy

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – A son of North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a crash that resulted in the death of Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin. Forty-two-year-old Ian Cramer is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Friday.  He was charged with felony counts of manslaughter, fleeing a police officer and…

Fargo Leaders Head to Washington, D.C. To Push For Airport Expansion Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A delegation of Fargo leaders heads to Washington, D.C. to advance the expansion project at Hector International Airport. The delegation included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Airport Executive Director Shawn Dobberstein and FAA officials. The meeting was arranged and held by Sen. John Hoeven and included representatives from the offices of Sen. Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly…

Christiansen Makes Official Announcement To Seek Senate Seat In North Dakota

Cramer told us earlier this month that he is getting ready to run for reelection

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Katrina Christiansen makes it official and announces her bid for U.S. Senate in North Dakota with posts on social media. KVRR Local News first reported her intention to run earlier this month against Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer. Christiansen is a Democrat who lost to Republican Sen. John Hoeven in 2022 getting just 25% of the votes….

ND Republican Sen. Cramer To Run for Another Term in 2024, Dem. Candidate Also Emerges

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer is already looking ahead to 2024. The Republican says he is getting ready to run for reelection. He says, quote, ” I’m preparing for that possibility.” He also says he does not foresee anything that would cause him not to run again. Cramer was first elected to the senate in…

Sky Range Complex To Cost $500 Million, Bring 600 Jobs

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Sky at Grand Forks Air Force Base is getting a new $500 million complex called Sky Range. The announcement made by Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Test Resource Management Center Director George Rumford. Sky Range will include 300,000 square feet of office space, 300,000 square feet of hangar space and support…

Cramer: Burgum campaign should remain focused on energy, the economy

FARGO (KVRR) – As Gov. Doug Burgum makes his entrance on the national stage for Wednesday’s GOP primary debate, Sen. Kevin Cramer says Burgum should continue highlighting energy and the economy as cornerstones of his campaign. Cramer says so far, Burgum has been “doing the right thing” by establishing himself as a business expert and someone who understands the economy,…

Fargo Police announces details for the celebration of life to honor fallen FPD Officer Jake Wallin

FARGO, ND (KVRR) — Sen. Kevin Cramer took a few minutes to honor the life of fallen Fargo Officer Jake Wallin on on the floor of the United States Senate. “A lifelong public servant gunned down simply because of the uniform and badge that he wore. He has been, is and will forever be a hero to our community,” said…

UND Awarded $38 Million Grant To Advance Carbon Capture at Coal Creek

WASHINGTON (KVRR) — UND is awarded $38 million to advance carbon capture at Rainbow Energy’s Coal Creek Station. The university’s Energy & Environmental Research Center will advance the implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies. Coal Creek is the largest power plant in North Dakota located near the Missouri River between Underwood and Washburn. Sen. Kevin Cramer calls it…