BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — Sen. Kevin Cramer is seeking reelection. In a video released Thursday, the first-term Republican senator announced his plans. He was first elected in 2018 in a closely watched race against then-Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in North Dakota. Cramer, a staunch Donald Trump ally, held North Dakota’s single seat in the U.S. House…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s congressional delegation is calling for the uninterrupted operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline. It is undergoing a third environmental impact examination under the National Environmental Policy Act. Sen. John Hoeven, Sen. Kevin Cramer and Rep. Kelly Armstrong say that is in spite of the fact that the pipeline has been operating safely for over…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — All four Republican members of Congress in Minnesota are endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 race. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer along with Representatives Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber released a joint statement endorsing Trump. They say “Joe Biden’s failed policies have left Minnesotans to grapple with double-digit inflation, higher taxes, and…
Ian Cramer/Deputy Paul MartinBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — New charges approved Thursday against the 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer included an upgraded homicide count in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer initially faced a manslaughter charge related to the Dec. 6 death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin on a highway near Hazen….
BEULAH, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s a somber day across the state of North Dakota, as a funeral was held for Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin. It is never easy for anyone when it comes to death. Especially after the death of a law enforcement member in the line of duty. “Deputy Sheriff Paul Martin. Our Deputy, your husband, father,…
MERCER COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) – Tragedy has struck in Mercer County, as a sheriff’s deputy died during a pursuit with Senator Kevin Cramer’s son in an alleged stolen vehicle. Ian Cramer is charged with four felonies in connection to the death including manslaughter. 42-year-old Ian Cramer crashed into a sheriff’s office vehicle which hit Mercer County Deputy Paul Martin at…
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…
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…
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….
FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven says a group of around 80 local priests and parishioners on tour in Israel when the war started this week have now made their way to Jordan. He continues to condemn the horrific attack by Hamas against Israel. Hoeven has been in contact with Father Phil Ackerman, head pastor at Holy…
