Christa Kiedrowski
Reporter
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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.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Basketball is a sport that usually gets a lot of attention during the month of March. But ever since North Dakota claimed curling as it’s state’s pastime, it’s been the coolest sport in town.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
As below normal temperatures are predicted to continue, the United Way will continue to need volunteers and donations to protect the homeless population.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The film covers the difficult subject of human trafficking and Co-Writer Barb Silbernagel hopes the movie makes a difference.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
North Dakota is upping its game, and now has an official state sport, all thanks to a 6th grader and a Google search.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
King Crab Legs and lobster are often seen as luxurious dinner options; Butcher Block Meats in Mandan has recently seen a slight increase in sales of those types of seafood.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Being the best speller, or even a satisfactory one, will often shine through in other linguistic areas as well.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Christa Kiedrowski
122, that's how many students who are enrolled in Bismarck public schools who don't speak fluent English.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
We are 69 days into 2023, and according to Forbes, only 14 percent of us have held on to New Year’s Resolutions we made back in January.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:01 AM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
To help their students kick the habit, Bismarck Public Schools partnered with Burleigh Public Health to train nurses to be Tobacco Cessation Specialists.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
As this new technology continues to evolve, just like the calculator or typewriter, it will change how the workplace and education function.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
As the central and eastern part of the state woke up to several inches of snow and blizzard-like conditions Wednesday morning, it was a stark reminder that winter isn’t over... not even close.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
A major motion picture has been made about the "Jesus Revolution" movement that started in California in the late 60s and early 70s.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 7:24 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the workplace has become less safe as fatal workplace injuries are up almost nine percent across the United States — the highest rate increase since 2016.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
A 24-hour fundraising event held throughout North Dakota and Minnesota has raised more than 26.1 million dollars.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:41 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
BSC had more than 40 percent growth in the Medical Laboratory Technician and Electric Power Technology programs. They say the focus on in-demand careers has attracted more students.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:48 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Teacher and National Guard member Kalli Swenson nominated Simle Middle School Principal Russ Riehl for the Patriot Award for the second time.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Senator Daines believes some of the classified information released to them should be declassified and shared with the rest of the nation, stating the lack of transparency by the administration creates fear and anxiety.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:47 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Florists were up early putting the finishing touches on all the Valentine’s Day orders that have been flying in. Many weeks of preparation have led up to a fast and furious day of delivering.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
All team members are busy prepping flowers and vases, writing out cards, and tracking shipments to ensure all flowers arrive on time in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:23 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 8:41 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
During the Victorian Era, women would spend months crafting “hair art.”
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 8:23 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Nexo will be ordered to pay a fine of nearly half a million dollars to states that are part of the settlement, including North Dakota.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:38 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The Japanese used the jet stream to send a barrage of air balloon weapons across the United States during World War II simply to cause havoc wherever they landed.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:38 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Those hoping to help by leaving out food for the deer and other animals may be doing more harm than good.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The Boston Marathon will be on April 17, you will be able to track Lund’s progress on race day online.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
One bride says, she’s starting with a blank slate and hoping to check off a few big items while she’s here, like a venue.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:36 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The Dakota Zoo is working on limited hours during the winter season, but the staff are still hard at work fulltime keeping animals fed. The costs of keeping bellies full doesn’t come cheap.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
For others needing to use the bus system, it takes a bit more work, and Bis-Man Transit is looking to make it as easy as possible.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The FDA hopes this campaign would help boost vaccination rates nationwide as they have seen a dramatic drop-off in immunizations after the initial vaccine dose.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:51 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Once accepted to BSC and their program of choice, they will enjoy free tuition, fees, and textbooks up to $6,000.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The federal government is all out of money. Reaching the debt ceiling yesterday sparked debates between Republicans and Democrats on capitol hill about how to handle spending.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:18 AM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
There may not be a more iconic duo than a movie and popcorn, and American’s certainly agree. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, on average, every man, woman, and child eats about 43 quarts of popcorn each year.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:50 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
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.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:57 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
The record cold temperatures in December prompted some volunteers for the Central Dakota Humane Society to take action to help their four-legged friends.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:50 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Even though Christmas has come and gone the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign isn’t over.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
It’s the most anticipated weekend of the year for one town in Texas. Frisco will soon turn into “South Fargo” as Bison fans gather to cheer their team on to another National Championship.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Jennifer said she’s found support and wisdom through many online groups as she learned the ropes of hiking alone or with others.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
It’s the first day of the new year, and many people are ready to start new habits and fulfill lists of resolutions.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 5:45 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
To survive in the extreme conditions, animals will often lie down in tree rows or other protected areas to stay warm and rely on stored energy to keep them warm in below zero temps.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:32 PM CST
|By Christa Kiedrowski
Sahara Kadrmas says he came right on time as January 1 was her due date.
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