Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak, left, and Democratic-NPL Party candidate Trygve Hammer. (Contributed)BISMARCK, N.D. (Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak continues to face questions from her opponent about her family’s connection to a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline project, as well as criticism about accepting campaign donations from the industry she regulates. Democrat…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The FAA awards $24 million to North Dakota airports. That includes $8.5 million for Hector International’s Airport Terminal Expansion Project. Senator John Hoeven, who is a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, is working to fulfill the federal cost of the project. So far, almost $34 million has been secured. Airports in Minot and Bismarck…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Milton Earl held its grand opening, bringing a new option for affordable living for senior residents in a historic area of downtown Fargo. Beyond Shelter has been working with various stakeholders on the $14 million dollar senior affordable housing project. Senator John Hoeven, who attended the opening, said that the importance of this project can’t…
WASHINGTON (KVRR) – The wild horses are staying at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This comes after efforts made by people like U.S. Senator John Hoeven, and the National Park Service will maintain the horses. “These wild horses are emblematic of President Theodore Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, a formative experience that shaped his presidency and lasting legacy,” said Hoeven. “Given…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – U.S. Sen. John Hoeven is endorsing Republican Julie Fedorchak in the race for North Dakota’s U.S. House seat. Hoeven says he’s worked with Fedorchak in a variety of capacities. “She always demonstrated strong leadership, a willingness to work with everyone, and a real ability to solve problems,” Hoeven says. Fedorchak served as Hoeven’s state director from…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the sale of land finalized between the Department of Veterans Affairs and local landowners, the 5-acre Fargo National Cemetery will grow to 35 acres. U.S. Senator John Hoeven said, “And I also want to express my intent to continue to work to enhance this cemetery as much as we’ve done over the past 20 years…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven and former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson met with NDSU leaders to discuss agriculture research. Two million dollars is included in a Senate approprations bill to establish a new agriculture policy research center at the university. It would help address farm and agribusiness challenges and bring North Dakota expertise to policymakers in…
FARGO (KVRR) – Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) recently traveled to the demilitarized zone, the border area that separates North Korea with South Korea. During his visit to the DMZ, Hoeven met with South Korea defense and military leaders. Hoeven says the trip to South Korea also included meetings with agriculture leaders to discuss trade issues. Hoeven says with nearly 30,000…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former state Senate Democratic minority leader McLain “Mac” Schneider has been confirmed to serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota. Schneider was nominated by President Biden back in September and was just confirmed by unanimous consent in the Senate. He has a private practice in Fargo and Grand Forks. Schneider graduated from Fargo South High School,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Funeral directors show support for the Fargo National Honor Guard’s criticism of a proposed restroom which critics are calling an outhouse at Fargo National Cemetery. Members of the Honor Guard give their pitch to F-M area funeral directors for a building at the Fargo National Cemetery. Spokesperson for the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard Tom Krabbenhoft says…
