SURVEY

Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers…

EMS service providers say there has been a crisis for many years

NORTH DAKOTA/MINNESOTA (KVRR) — “We’ve been sounding the alarm for quite a while. We’ve been talking about EMS in crisis. Not only is it the expenses going up, but it’s the revenue coming down. The reimbursements from Medicare haven’t moved, and Medicaid hasn’t moved to keep up with the costs,” said Ken Krupich, General Manager for Ringdahl EMS. Ringdahl EMS…

City of Fargo asks residents their opinions on food pushcarts in downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Food pushcarts have operated in Downtown Fargo for over a number of years. Providing lunchtime, late-night, and seasonal food options for both residents and visitors. And now, the city wants to know what people think about food pushcarts. “We’ve received various complaints, concerns, comments. Most of the time, it’s complaints that are calling the city of…

North Dakota Ethics Commission invites public to give input on ethics priorities

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The North Dakota Ethics Commission wants to hear from residents about which ethics-related topics are most important to them and where the commission should focus its work. They are asking people to take an anonymous survey, which takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and share their views on a range of ethics topics, including conflicts of interest, transparency…

Fargo Public Schools Asks for Community Input

The five-minute survey closes on December 5.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…

Red River Valley Fair Sends out Fair Experience Survey After “Financial Disaster” This Summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair wants to find out what you would like to see for next year’s fair. The survey comes after the fair reported suffering a “financial disaster” following a shift from a ten-day fair to an event that stretched over three separate weekends. The “Fair Experience Survey” asks for ideas about carnival rides, food…

West Fargo begins the next step of its sanitation study with a survey

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It will help the city meet the sanitation needs of the community. The questions focus on the city’s need for large ideas and extra garbage pick up. The survey also reflects community member’s overall satisfaction with the Sanitation Division. People living in West Fargo have until 8 pm on October 23rd to fill out the survey…

Grand Forks Public Schools Survey To Get Input Before Bond Referendum Put Forth

You Can Take The Survey at gfschoolsurvey.com

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking input from the community on its facilities and the improvements needed before putting forth a bond referendum. You can take the survey on the school district’s website from now until November 28. It will help the district decide between a nearly $55 million referendum or one for $61 million….