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Fargo woman continues to lead the search for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman has organized several searches for missing murder victim Isadora Wengel is planning another search for her remains. Maleah Jimenez didn’t know Idadora and only knew what was being published about her disappearance. She has no family relations or had any knowledge of what is required to search for a missing person. But she…

Pet Connection: Meet Mia

FARGO — Mia is a little mama who’s already done a lot of living and seen some pretty sad things in her short time on earth. She was discovered having just given birth to a litter of kittens, under a trailer this winter in lakes country. She tried to move them to safety, but in the process, it appears one…

North Dakota moves forward with stablecoin as local banks express interest in pilot project

Don Morgan, president of the Bank of North Dakota, speaks during a meeting of the Industrial Commission on Oct. 27, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Bank of North Dakota is on track to introduce stablecoin to local banks this September after state regulators approved the technology’s use in bank-to-bank transactions on Wednesday….

North Dakota government efficiency task force targets state building maintenance

A construction project was in progress on March 1, 2024 on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks. (Photo by Jeff Beach / North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota task force on government efficiency will take a swing at cutting maintenance and construction costs on state-owned buildings. Brian Larson, director of construction management…

SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues

A voter fills out a ballot at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult…

Fire at OK Tire contained to pressure chamber

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A fire inside a pressure chamber had multiple fire crews rushing to OK Tire in Fargo Thursday morning. The call came in to 2224 Main Avenue just before 8 a.m. Battalion Chief Brad Bessette says the fire was contained to a pressure chamber in a shop. “Small smoldering fire inside basically a pressure cooker that they finish…

Crash shuts down I-94 west of Steele, North Dakota

STEELE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Interstate-94 was closed west of Steele, North Dakota for an injury crash involving multiple vehicles. Steele is between Bismarck and Jamestown. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 6:00 a.m. Thursday. A semi tipped and was blocking both westbound lanes. Troopers said the highway was expected to remain closed for an extended period…

Partial Government Shutdown Causes Security Headaches at Certain Airports

Hector International hasn't seen any impacts to its TSA operations - but connecting hubs like Minneapolis and Chicago haven't been as lucky.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Homeland Security shutdown has hit Transportation Security Administration workers hard – with DHS stating that at least 450 officers have outright quit, while many more call out of work due to lack of payment. As a smaller regional airport, Hector International hasn’t exactly felt that pinch, but those looking to fly to Fargo from hubs…