Author: Jim Monk

Bismarck man charged with endangering quadriplegic brother

Dondarro WattsBISMARCK, N.D. – Prosecutors say a Bismarck man has been charged with endangering his disabled brother by leaving him dehydrated and hungry in a soiled bed. Thirty-three-year-old Dondarro Watts made an initial appearance in court Tuesday on a felony charge of adult endangerment, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison upon conviction. Bismarck police executed a…

Fargo South coach fired for inappropriate communications

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – An assistant football and basketball coach at Fargo South High School has been fired. Fargo Public Schools officials say Fabrice Nolen was fired for inappropriate communications with students on social media. Nolen was fired on Monday. School administrators have not released any additional information.   Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Top Sports Headlines Tags: coach, Fargo…

Biden shuts down lease renewals for proposed Minnesota mine

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has canceled a move by former President Donald Trump to renew mineral rights leases for a proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. Trump had signed an order a month before the 2020 election declaring a national emergency over the country’s reliance on imported metals used to manufacture computers, smart phones, batteries for electric…

Update: Two dead following Fargo house fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation

FARGO (KVRR) – Authorities say two people are dead following a house fire Wednesday morning in south Fargo. Fargo Fire Marshal Ryan Erickson says one of the victims died after being taken by ambulance to a hospital.  The body of the second victim was found during a search of the house. The identities of the victims have not been released….

South Dakota House committee approves trans athlete ban

South Dakota CapitolPIERRE, S.D. – A South Dakota House committee on Wednesday approved a proposal from Republican Gov. Kristi Noem to ban transgender women and girls from competing in school sports leagues that match their gender identity. All 11 Republicans on the House State Affairs committee voted in favor of the bill, which has been cast as “protecting fairness in…

Fargo City Commissioner Gehrig will not run for reelection

Commissioner Tony GehrigFARGO (KVRR) – Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig announced Wednesday that he will not to run for reelection. Gehrig says he wants to spend more time with his family and concentrate on the remaining four years in his military career. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve this great community. I am proud to have been a…

Armstrong says U.S. Capitol police may be spying on Congress, public

FARGO (KVRR) – North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong says he has concerns about a “dramatic expansion” of U.S. Capitol security measures that were ordered in the wake of the Jan. 6 riots. Armstrong is among 7 members of Congress who are asking for answers about the Insider Threat Awareness Program and records and documents connected to the program. “This is…

Burgum signs order to help recruit truck drivers

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an emergency order to help ease a shortage of truck drivers to deliver milk to schools, businesses and other customers. The order waives hours of service requirements for drivers for 30 days, which follows a decision by the state’s milk marketing board to waive enforcement of certain licensing requirements until April 1.  The…

Robbinsdale council member charged with DWI, fleeing

MINNEAPOLIS – A Robbinsdale, Minn. City Council member has been charged with driving drunk the wrong way on a Hennepin County highway, causing a crash and then fleeing from police. A criminal complaint says 38-year-old Tyler Kline was going the wrong way on Highway 100 in Brooklyn Center about 12:30 a.m. Monday when he caused a crash and fled. Crystal…

Zibolski: ‘No intention’ to leave Fargo as city prepares closer look at police problems

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski says he has no intention of going anywhere. Zibolski was recently placed under extra scrutiny after city documents revealed that more than 30 police officers and support staff left the department since he was named to the post in August, 2020.  Some of them allege a lack of leadership, low morale,…