Christa Kiedrowski
Reporter
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/0ca9dca2-2f45-4f79-a980-1f9ca1e151e5.png)
I grew up just down the road, near the edge of the west, in Dickinson, North Dakota. My desire to work in news started when I was young and always asking my mom questions, such as “why?”, “where are you?” and “are we there yet?”. This continued into high school when I took a government class in high school and began paying attention to world events. I enjoy writing and editing and learning everything I can from the iconic Cliff Naylor and the rest of the KFYR TV team. In my spare time I enjoy playing and learning new sports, reading and spending time with my gaggle of nieces and nephews.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/ZK73PM56R5CWBO5WR7EXVIO4ZQ.png)
The total cost of the project will be $8 million. The legislature approved $6 million for the new park facilities and the remaining $2 million will come from a federal grant.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/IHGDU3SZWNE5ZGXCLGGO7CKUOI.JPG)
The summer season and construction projects go hand in hand in North Dakota, and unfortunately, patience in construction zones doesn’t always tag along.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/64IOM3J3GRBFDIYNBYC4MEQH5Q.JPG)
North Dakota has churned out many notable people, from television host Lawrence Welk to basketball great Phil Jackson to fashion model Cari Dee English and rapper Wiz Khalifa, there’s certainly no shortage of talent.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TT64CVUYNBH7ZDT43FNCGN4ERY.JPG)
The tourism department says in 2021 visitors spent nearly $3 billion and generated $248 million in state and local taxes which bolster communities.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/5JCWCVI7UZHBPE64JDXTAJOEFQ.png)
The challenge runs through August 15, and anyone who completes either challenge will receive a decal and certificate.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/LM3LNJQINJA5LJHCSHJ3INIZVM.JPG)
Laughing gas won’t numb or take away any of the pains of delivery, but because of the way it’s administered, moms say it can give them a greater sense of control.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OWGQNGL225CZVOWMIWAL7UQOGM.JPG)
While we will take any excuse to celebrate the history and beauty of North Dakota, today is a special day.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SJBRP3BTERHILE7AB56FTKSTQE.JPG)
When you are going through old keepsakes that have been passed down from your parents, or your parents-parents it might be hard to tell what is worth hanging on to.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BQ7V5JFRIBDYVGDJT2GJS7REQE.JPG)
According to data from the Department of Transportation, Interstates 94 and 29 have been closed for a little more than 430 hours so far this winter season.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4VG6XSOHNRAENHEAXILFME2IHM.JPG)
The film covers the difficult subject of human trafficking and Co-Writer Barb Silbernagel hopes the movie makes a difference.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TWLAHS3UMZCJ7BZ553JPXH4WAA.png)
Financial experts say by being thoughtful and intentional with your refund, you can make the most of this extra income and set yourself up for financial success in the future.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/B7VTIO4WKJHMTCO6TELB52M4JY.JPG)
As this new technology continues to evolve, just like the calculator or typewriter, it will change how the workplace and education function.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/P472HUPXE5FKJORLGETFX4Q7MA.JPG)
More than 200 people gathered outside the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library Thursday evening in protest of legislation aimed at keeping certain books off library shelves.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/7O2Y2EYUTRHI3AW6VAU3CL7BLU.jpg)
Julie Fedorchak says pipelines and rail systems are both finding ways to use artificial intelligence to detect leaks in pipelines and defects in rail tracks and cars more quickly.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AGNBJVJYNRBRTOH27TA6X2NAPA.jpg)
A major motion picture has been made about the "Jesus Revolution" movement that started in California in the late 60s and early 70s.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AT2XJLN7VBH35AIEDD3BCV47YQ.JPG)
This winter season has already seen record-breaking snowfall and cold temperatures to create perilous travel, with vehicles sliding into the ditch or semis jackknifed on the roads.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/MA54PDPOUZA33KVUXFXLBV65GQ.JPG)
In an age where the answer to most questions is “Google it” one tangible form of advertising doesn’t seem to be hurt by the digital divide.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/G2BEIKRPTRFGVIFGBRGPVGGNSM.png)
She says her passion for sharing the history of her people with the world started out as simply wanting to create her own clothing for special events.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/MNJCDNZZLBEK3HIKMJM4Z2IGJQ.JPG)
During the Victorian Era, women would spend months crafting “hair art.”
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VMBAQODDQREZ3G2HI5KT4GDC44.JPG)
Some Bismarck High School basketball players were targeted with taunting and racial slurs at a basketball game in Jamestown against Jamestown High School on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/S4SPRHVQWJBVTBWLAWX5JGI2ZA.png)
Ejaz Khan says he interviewed 82 survivors of sex trafficking and none of the stories were easy to hear, saying some cases started so early they didn’t know any better.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6SKAJNNNVZFO5DEWYX6ME6FQRA.JPG)
Wind chills of 40 degrees below zero to most people outside of the Midwest are unimaginable, but to North Dakotans, it’s just another Monday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/HJTRP7QWABAH3F73SGF4VQPRMU.JPG)
In 2007, when the last recession hit the U.S., North Dakota was insulated by the booming oil field and all the other jobs that the boom created.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TSX6RILINBHE5IJB527UCPZX7I.JPG)
Two survivors share their stories of how they were pulled into human trafficking circles, what life was like then, and what life is like now.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6ZGM3KTRA5HJZIYYJOW7FR5GSY.JPG)
More than 80% of victims of human trafficking in North Dakota are North Dakota residents and often the victims are related to or know their trafficker.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VES3UX573RANNDGH6B43YVIOGI.JPG)
Record-low interest rates were reversed as the Federal Reserve fought to control record-high inflation rates. Some experts expect more interest rate hikes as we enter 2023.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/NSQU2DDLHRALBLMJDBDI7H7S7A.jpg)
For some, the holidays are a time to reflect on all we must be thankful for, and one Minnesota college freshman has about 100,000 reasons to be thankful this year.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VPWZEWUBX5DBZAGSXBQ3L7D5RI.JPG)
Your News Leader got the perspective of someone who owns an electric vehicle on how it’s performing in the winter months.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/N2YR7XWHR5DQHNXDW243GU53UE.JPG)
The Blizzard of ‘66 dropped 32 inches of snow in south central North Dakota.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4UWVF7YBRNAZ5NMNOLUKB75LN4.JPG)
Legislators and leaders from the oil and gas industry gathered in Memorial Hall at the Capitol to present a comprehensive report on oil and gas tax revenue in North Dakota.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2J2T3P5Y4NFSPDAS4HFH7UI72A.JPG)
Deer gun season is almost over, and with more cold weather in the forecast some hunters may end this year empty handed.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BHIRPQVHDBCUFJF4NPKESZFOPU.JPG)
Mr. Spindle says he’s not in the business to sell the most products, but his staff wants to make sure the quality of their work always comes first.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/RXCNTN72TFFPNPTFITGS6QMXC4.jpg)
A 16-year-old is in custody and a 28-year-old is dead after an early morning shooting at a motel in North Bismarck.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4YJ7FVIDGNF3RLYK2ST5GPYDYY.JPG)
Organizers of the conference wanted it to focus on mental health for nurses, positivity, and self-care instead of research going on in their community.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/ZD6GVX6YDFDCXJ4U3PFH3YFILM.JPG)
North Dakota has a reputation of being rural, quiet and safe. But the reality is there are many ugly things that happen, sometimes right before our eyes.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BLC4TFU4MRET3OAQPILIZ7WKUY.jpg)
This is a program through the Federal Communications Commission to help low-income households afford broadband needed for work, school and healthcare.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/7XW5H5VGDVBFBLYJXW7NEKBFQ4.bmp)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VSB7GFFPM5BTJNSNY5FWAOUVK4.JPG)
They dropped to a low of 2.68% in December of 2020.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/64KHLRONOVDINAXZRLHUCR5OME.JPG)
The City of New Salem is playing host to thousands of music fans at Country Fest this weekend, and that kind of event comes with a few perks.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6ZEMOYOSBVCGHCSGFYVK6KLDOY.png)
Police in North Dakota are investigating the death of a child that happened over the Independence Day holiday weekend.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/R3ELNK2UJRAW5PBZMTQRTPKTPI.jpg)
Michelle grew up on a farm near Haymarsh, N.D., and was called to work with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) and was placed at the University of Mary to work as a missionary.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6UXOIEVXPRBO5CWHM3PY3VWAYU.jpg)
Unless you’re the Bison or the Fighting Hawks, it’s not very often North Dakota takes home a national crown.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/NJ6LBP3VQBDA7HUBXFJ3EJS3DY.png)
Abortion, in a historically conservative state like North Dakota, has been met with challenges throughout its existence.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/NYNBQEESVBDTNNQGVFOHA66RME.png)
A trust that has ties to Bill Gates acquired six parcels of land in Pembina County in northeast North Dakota.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6CHTQ6XNKFHOTPWJRGAO62YNCI.PNG)
Governor Burgum’s significant contributions to the Dakota Leadership PAC appears to have played a role in Tuesday’s election.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/YBSXDTWK4RARHCLFMTINOMPXP4.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/FRHYRLQAC5GLDJ3O2O4RSKCEXI.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/TK7RT5H25FE55E4WLLP3ZTANDM.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AG4C75AMJFE35JVCSDS2EHAN3U.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/M673V7OBCJBFVFDU6MUQUYLEJM.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/DHG6V2P4XJASTHDLRXHLPQQ3GE.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/WRJ3OQ6HDRAJTB7GHVJ3QA7NZE.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4C3AFHRSOFGLBHZBNTSK73D7O4.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/S2YOKLRXAFB2VLHOFXJX3ND3LY.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/3I5I3YUSWFABNJX2FIZNUYZR3A.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/7DRYO4DRVRABDBNQQKFC54G2EI.jpg)