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Timebomb Pro Returns to Brewhalla

The first show was outdoors - this one will take place inside the Magic Factory on the first floor.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – If you’re thirsty for some pro wrestling action tonight – and some craft beer – Brewhalla is the place you want to be. Timebomb Pro Wrestling is bringing their hard-hitting action to Brewhalla for the second time ever with their show, “Here to Stay.” Last time the wrestling was held outside near the Drekker end of…

Political ads may have to add disclaimer if AI is used to impersonate real people

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Makers of political ads could be forced to run a disclaimer any time they use artificial intelligence to create impersonations of people. The bill in the North Dakota legislature covers all video, audio, and still images impersonating someone with the use of AI. Producers must use the words, “This content generated by Artificial Intelligence”. The bill…

Cass County Officials Concerned After A Failed Bill on The 24-7 Sobriety Program

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner said legislative action may result in the county having to cover more of the cost of the 24-7 sobriety program. A bill that would have stopped judges from waiving program fees, was defeated in the House. The program started in 2008 by the attorney general’s office brings in people convicted of…

Resolution to Undo Same-Sex Marriage Fails in North Dakota Senate on “Blind” Vote

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — North Dakota Senate has defeated a resolution to tell the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its decade-old ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The vote was taken without recording how senators voted and the final tally was 16 in favor and 31 against. Republican Sen. Diane Larson of Bismarck says the hotly debated resolution came out…

Minnesota, 21 Other States Sue to Halt Dismantling of U.S. Education Department

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and 21 other state attorneys are suing to stop dismantling the federal Department of Education. The lawsuit, filed in a Massachusetts federal court, claims the Trump administration’s massive reductions in the Education Department are unconstitutional and usurp congressional authority. It seeks a court order to halt the shutdown. Trump officials earlier this week…

Former leader sues Fargo Park District for age discrimination, hostile work environment

Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress

FARGO (KVRR) – The former executive director of the Fargo Park District has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming board members created a hostile work environment and discriminated against him because of his age. Dave Leker is suing the Park District for age discrimination, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to the complaint, Leker received no significant disciplinary actions…

Former Greenpeace leader disputes allegations by Dakota Access Pipeline developer

Greenpeace Senior Legal Adviser Deepa Padmanabha is pictured outside the Morton County Courthouse on March 3, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)MANDAN, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A former executive director of Greenpeace’s U.S. affiliate on Wednesday refuted accusations from the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline that the environmental group was a major force driving protests against the pipeline in…

North Dakota lawmakers hear emotional testimony on resolution against same-sex marriage

Bradley King of Bismarck holds up a photo of his daughter and her wife during a committee hearing on a resolution opposing same-sex marriage on March 12, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota Senate committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to not issue a recommendation on a House resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to…

Heavily amended Pledge of Allegiance bill given Do-Pass recommendation

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota lawmakers are also looking at the Pledge of Allegiance bill that was heavily amended before passing the house. The bill originally required schools to have students recite the pledge unless they received written permission from a parent or guardian. The bill now says schools are required to give students the opportunity to recite the pledge….