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Boelter set to change his plea from not guilty to guilty, according to federal court documents

Vance BoelterMINNEAPOLIS (KVRR/FOX9)  — Federal court documents show Vance Boelter intends to change his plea to guilty after initially pleading not guilty. Documents show Boelter’s counsel is requesting a change-of-plea hearing after federal prosecutors recently chose not to seek the death penalty. The change of plea hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. Boelter…

Three businesses move into old Fargo Brewing Company, now call ‘The Shop’

Now called “The Shop”, the old Fargo Brewing Company building now houses three different business. 6/10/26.FARGO — Fargo Brewing Company’s old building is getting new life with “The Shop”. The building is housing three new businesses: Brunos Coffee, Sign Badgers, and a co-working space for people working away from the office. People looking for a quiet place to work remotely…

Grand opening held for Lashkowitz Riverfront Apartments on former site of downtown Fargo high rise

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Nearly three years after the implosion of the Lashkowitz High Rise, a grand opening is held for the Lashkowitz Riverfront Apartments. The new building has modern efficiency homes with units for single, double, and three bedrooms. There are five floors filled with 110 units. The building is located in downtown Fargo, with the YMCA and bus…

6 incumbent North Dakota lawmakers ousted in GOP primary

Rep. Bill Tveit, R-Hazen, speaks during a committee hearing opposing same-sex marriage on March 12, 2025. Tveit was among six North Dakota Republican incumbent lawmakers who lost primary challenges Tuesday. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Six incumbent North Dakota legislators lost in Republican primary races Tuesday, including Rep. Jeff Hoverson and Rep. Bill Tveit,…

Processes in place if Mayor-elect Boschee decides to vacate state senate seat

FARGO — With Mayor-elect Josh Boschee preparing to take office, questions arise about what could happen to his District 44 Senate seat. The Democrat was elected to the seat representing a large section of north Fargo in 2024. If he resigns the position, District 44 Democratic NPL leaders would be responsible for choosing a replacement. District Chair Jessie Smette says…

Fatal tree accident in Brandon, Minnesota

BRANDON, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is dead after being found pinned under a tree in Brandon, Minnesota. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is a 78-year-old man. Crews responded around 11 this morning. Life savings measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead on scene. The cause of death appears to be accidental. Categories: Local News, Minnesota…

Cleanup underway after severe storms hit Hoffman, MN causing a power outage and train derailment

HOFFMAN, Minn. (KVRR) — People in Hoffman, Minnesota are cleaning up after last night’s storms knocked out power, caused campers and mobile homes to overturn and even derailed a CP Railroad train. There are no reports of any injuries. The city is dealing with a community-wide power outage. American Red Cross is offering water and snacks as people cleanup tree…

Voter turnout in North Dakota was about 21% for primary

(North Dakota Monitor) – Nearly 21% of eligible voters participated in North Dakota’s primary election, the Secretary of State’s Office reported early Wednesday. There were 125,101 votes cast in North Dakota’s Tuesday primary, with about 41% of people voting early or by absentee and 59% of people voting on Election Day. The counties with the highest voter participation were Billings…

North Dakota Public Service Commission incumbents defeat Republican challengers

(North Dakota Monitor) The two incumbent North Dakota Public Service Commissioners running for election to another term have won their party’s primary and are moving on to a contested general election. Sheri Haugen-Hoffart, running for a six-year term, and Jill Kringstad, pursuing a two-year term, were victorious in Tuesday’s primary in complete but unofficial results. Haugen-Hoffart, a longtime public servant…