Alex Nisbet, a regulatory policy specialist for Xcel Energy, speaks during a public input session hosted by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on July 29, 2024. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A proposed electric rate increase would cost North Dakota State University about $1 million a year, a representative of the college told…
MEDORA, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Public lands advocate Walt Dabney joined a group of North Dakota conservationists in the Badlands on Sunday to see how federal funding cuts are affecting public lands in the state — and how members of the public are stepping up in the government’s place. Dabney, a former National Park Service ranger, is in North…
MOORHEAD (KVRR-KFGO) – Moorhead Police have released surveillance photos of an SUV in connection with a shots-fired call. They’re seeking information about the driver of a 2002-2010 white Ford Explorer. The call, in the 900 block of 17th Street South, was on September 23. Police have not given any additional information on their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Four out of nine proposals for the new Fargo Convention Center are moving forward after a unanimous vote by city commissioners. They include Mutchler Bartram Architects site at Brewhalla, Enclave site at Scheels Arena, RLE Architecture site at Fargodome and EAPC Architects downtown site for the City Hall and Fargo Public Library parking lot. All four…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hours after a twin home in southwest Fargo caught fire on Saturday night, the homeowner reported to police that someone was trying to break in. At around 8 on Sunday night, officers responded to the report of a possible suspicious vehicle near the residence in the 5100 block of 48th Avenue South. The homeowner stated that…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday recognized in both North Dakota and Minnesota. And for many natives, this day is a day to raise awareness of who they are. “We really want people to know that we’re still here. If you’re not indigenous yourself, I bet you know someone who is indigenous, or you’re close to…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Three people are taken to the hospital after a rollover involving two vehicles in Grand Forks. The crash happened before 3:00 Monday afternoon at 32nd Avenue South and South Columbia Road. A Subaru Outback was headed south on Columbia Road when it was hit by an SUV. The Subaru rolled and landed back on its…
MEDINA, Minn. (KVRR) — Medina, Minnesota based Polaris is selling off its Indian Motorcycle brand to a company in California. The company announced its decision to separate the motorcycle division into a standalone business. They have entered into a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm founded in 2014…
Gregory LaCroixFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A change of plea for a man accused of shooting another man in downtown Fargo last October. 38-year-old Gregory Lacroix entered an Alford plea to attempted murder while an aggravated assault charge was dropped. He maintains his innocence but admits there is enough evidence to convict him. Police say LaCroix shot a man once at…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Altru Health System wants to make it easier for people to get screened for breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there will be free screenings on Tuesday, October 22 from 4 to 6 pm. Screenings will be available at Altru Cancer Center in Grand Forks, Altru Clinic in Crookston, and Altru Clinic…
