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Value of North Dakota oil rises as Iran war upends markets

Nathan Anderson, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, and Justin Kringstad, director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, provide their monthly briefing on the state of North Dakota’s oil and gas landscape on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota oil shipped on the Dakota Access Pipeline is…

High risk sex offender registers residence at Fargo address

Robert Michael Williamson, 37.FARGO — The Fargo Police Department has issued a notification of a registered sex offender has listed their residence in Fargo. Robert Michael Williamson, 37, registered his address as 719 10th St. N. in Fargo. Williamson is a lifetime registrant. He is described as being 6’3” in height, weighing 270 lbs., with blue eyes, and red hair….

First Mayoral Debate in 2026 Gives Audience Look at Candidates

The city of Fargo is certain to have a new mayor for the first time in over a decade as Dr. Tim Mahoney has reached his term limit.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Swaths of prospective voters packed the Fargo Theatre on the evening of April 21st to see the mayoral contenders in action. Four come with connections to Fargo city government – three current commissioners and the Chair of the Human Rights Commission – and one has served in the North Dakota State Legislature since 2012. All sought…

Runners will soon trek across North Dakota to bring awareness for families grieving the loss of a child

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For more than 400 miles, 12 runners will trek across North Dakota to carry the stories of love, loss, and resilience from community to community. “After having run Haven since 2017, the 10.15 Project came, and it just is so exciting because it’s really looking at pregnancy and infant loss and putting it in a new…

Registration for Farm in the Dell

MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Registration has now opened to receive a share of Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley’s locally grown produce. For over 10 years, the community supported agriculture program has been offered, giving a chance for people to receive freshly grown vegetables. A box of vegetables can be given out for up to 12 weeks from…

Snap Dragon Asian Buffet announces plans to close

Moorhead restaurant Snap Dragon will have its last day on May 18th.MOORHEAD (KVRR) — Snap Dragon Asian Buffet is announcing they will be closing it’s doors after serving the community for over 20 years. Snap Dragon broke the news to its customers on social media late Monday night. The owners made the decision to close in order to spend more…

Bismarck man charged after causing shelter in place Monday at state capitol building

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A Bismarck man is charged with a “C” level felony for causing a lockdown at the state capitol on Monday afternoon. 29-year-old Joseph Pratt is charged with one count of terrorizing. North Dakota Highway Patrol and Bismarck Police responded around 2 p.m. for a report of a suicidal man on the capitol grounds with a pistol….