SENATOR JOHN HOEVEN Archives

Hoeven pushing for funding to redevelop former Mid-America Steel site

May 15, 2026

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven is pushing for extra funding to redevelop the former Mid-America Steel site in Fargo. The site, located along 2nd St. N and NP Ave. has been empty since the building was torn down in 2021. Due to it being a former industrial site, the city must address environmental conditions before any redevelopment could…

Hoeven Declines to Issue Endorsement in Fargo Mayoral Race

U.S. Senator, Kevin Cramer surprised many with his recent endorsement of Michelle Turnberg.

May 6, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Senator John Hoeven took time, following the ribbon-cutting for Vorbeck Materials’ new facility, to briefly discuss the Fargo mayoral race. His colleague in the U.S. Senate, Kevin Cramer, surprised many with his endorsement of candidate Michelle Turnberg. Hoeven declined to make such an endorsement at this time. He says he’s more focused on the fact…

Grand Opening Of Vorbeck Materials Facility In Grand Forks

Vorbeck Materials Holds Grand Opening of New Facility in Grand Forks

The manufacturing company believes positioning themselves in Grand Forks gives them the greatest opportunity to have maximum impact with their products.

May 6, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – Elected officials, first responders, and many more gathered in Grand Forks on May 6 for the grand opening of a new manufacturing facility. Those leaders say that facility will have a massive, positive ripple effect on the entire local community. The facility belongs to Vorbeck Materials, which was founded in Maryland, but decided to relocate….

North Dakota small business owners lament rising healthcare costs, credit card swipe fees

May 5, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., center, speaks during a small business roundtable next to Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., and Don Larson, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business North Dakota, at Balancing Goat Coffee Shop in Mandan on May 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Small business owners expressed concerns about rising…

Lawmakers Discuss Ice Tactics When Performing Enforcement Actions

Cramer Discusses ICE Tactics in Enforcement Actions

Some Democratic members of Congress have decried ICE's methods as needlessly aggressive, while Republican lawmakers like Sen. Kevin Cramer say the issue lies with people deliberately resisting ICE efforts and deliberately fomenting dissent.

January 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m very comfortable with the way they carry out their actions – the perception part is a bit of a problem,” said Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. Cramer was candid when asked about the way Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has been conducting itself as of late, especially following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good…

Legislation rescinds Biden-era resource management plan in North Dakota

December 12, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WASHINGTON (KFGO/KVRR) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation is celebrating President Donald Trump’s signing of the Congressional Review Act, legislation that rescinds former President Biden’s resource management plan to close off 45% of potential federal oil and gas acreage. The plan would have closed off leasing of nearly 99% of federal coal acreage in North Dakota. Senators John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer,…

Secretary Scott Turner Makes Stop in North Dakota

Turner toured an affordable housing complex in West Fargo and then attended a roundtable discussion in the Fargo City Commission Chambers.

August 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner received a warm reception overall during a visit to Monterey and Brighton Place in West Fargo. The affordable housing development for senior citizens is a Beyond Shelter project, and Turner was able to admire the non-profit’s handiwork when touring one of the units. Flanked by U.S. Senator John…

Big, Beautiful Bill passes in the House; Sen. Hoeven says it will “make our nation more prosperous and more secure”

July 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The House of Representatives passes the One Big, Beautiful Bill and it now goes to the desk of President Donald Trump. Senator John Hoeven, of North Dakota, says it will provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses, secure the border, rebuild our military, support farmers and ranchers by passing the heart and soul…

Hoeven sponsors bill to protect horses living in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

April 9, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Wild horses stand in a group along a hiking trail in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. John Hoeven has sponsored a bill to keep horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The bill will require the park to maintain a “genetically diverse” herd of at least 150 horses. It also prohibits the removal of wild horses except to improve…

Hoeven, Cramer recommend Fargo judge be nominated U.S. attorney

January 21, 2025

Jim Monk,

WASHINGTON (KVRR) – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are recommending that President Donald Trump nominate East Central District Court Judge Nick Chase to serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota. Mac Schneider currently serves in the position. Schneider was appointed by former President Biden in 2022, and said recently he expects to be replaced by a Republican after Trump…