Author: Jim Monk

Schafer
Local News, North Dakota News

Former governor Schafer wants independent inquiry to help restore public trust after Holmberg case

Former Gov. Ed Schafer outlined his proposal and shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview
Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Former North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says special steps will be necessary to restore the public’s trust in the wake of the Ray Holmberg sex crimes case. Schafer spoke about his proposal and shared his thoughts about the case in an exclusive interview with KVRR Local News. “You had a really sick and deranged individual who…

Crash
Local News, North Dakota News

UPDATE: Motorcycle Rider Identified After Fatal Crash Into Motorhome on Main Ave. in Fargo

TJ Nelson, Eric Bolin, Jim Monk,

(THURSDAY UPDATE) Authorities identify the West Fargo man killed in a motorcycle crash as 34-year-old Christopher Bredemus. —————– (10PM UPDATE) North Dakota Highway Patrol says the motorcycle rider who was involved in a crash on Main Avenue in Fargo on Wednesday afternoon has died of his injuries. They say the 34-year-old man from West Fargo was wearing a helmet. The…

Ice From Ap 050625
Local News, North Dakota News

Update: ICE, Border Patrol Arrest Illegal Immigrants in Fargo

Jim Monk,

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – More details are being released about some recent arrests by immigration authorities in Fargo. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman says seven men were taken into custody. An eighth person who was detained…
Local News, Minnesota News

Teenager arrested in connection with shots-fired call in Moorhead

Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead police arrested a suspect in connection with a shots-fired call in the Romkey Park neighborhood that happened just after midnight Monday. Suspect information was developed while detectives continued to investigate the original call. A 16-year-old juvenile was taken into custody and is being held at the West Central Juvenile Center on charges of negligent discharge…

Concordia
Education, Minnesota News, Moorhead

Concordia cuts expenses in face of $2 million budget shortfall

Eric Bolin, Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Concordia College is cutting its operating expenses in response to a projected $2 million budget deficit. The college says the deficit is associated with a national decline in enrollment. A Concordia spokesperson says departments have been directed to cut 5% of their operating expenses. “Concordia is not immune to the challenges facing higher education. We are…

Cynthia Rae Nelson Ff
Local News, North Dakota News

Woman charged with threatening Fergus Falls bank employee

Jim Monk,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Fergus Falls woman has been arrested and charged for threatening a bank employee. Fergus Falls police say on Monday morning, 71-year-old Cynthia Rae Nelson walked into a bank, made comments about “going postal,” made a gun gesture with her hands and said that she would be back. According to documents filed in Otter Tail…
Local News, North Dakota News

Fire damages building in north Fargo

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Firefighters were called to a fire at 4650 25th Street N. in Fargo Wednesday around 7:15 a.m. “They said the attic was glowing red. When we got here, we found fire in the trusses in the attic,” Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “That fire has destroyed several of the trusses.” Mangin said the construction company that owns…

Jim Poolman Und Alumni Apr 2025
Local News, North Dakota News

UPDATE: Jim Poolman Resigns From UND Boards After Releasing Statement Distancing Himself from Ray Holmberg

Jim Monk,

Jim Poolman(9PM UPDATE) — Jim Poolman has resigned as chair of the Board of Directors of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association & Foundation and the Forever UND campaign committee. His resignation is below:   Dear distinguished UND Alumni Association and Foundation Board of Directors and UND Campaign Committee partners, Serving on the Board of the University of North…

Holmberg
Local News, North Dakota News

BCI reports reveal emails Ray Holmberg sent to others detailing decades of sex abuse

Jim Monk,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Newly released documents from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation reveal former state Sen. Ray Holmberg discussed underage male prostitutes with several North Dakota lawmakers, businessmen, and entrepreneurs. The report says Holmberg communicated over email with Bruce Gjovig, the former CEO and founder of the UND Center for Innovation. Holmberg told Gjovig in a conversation…

Dei
Local News, North Dakota News

Judge blocks Trump plan to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that threatened to cut federal funding for public schools with diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which accused the Republican administration of violating teachers’ due process and First Amendment rights. In…

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