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Update: Criminal sexual misconduct charge filed against retired North Dakota Game & Fish Director

Terry SteinwandBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A criminal sexual misconduct charge has been filed against the retired director of North Dakota Game & Fish Department. The complaint, filed in South-Central District Court, says a young child told a counselor at the Bismarck Children’s Advocacy Center that the child was touched inappropriately on multiple occasions, both over and under clothing. Steinwand was…

Gov. Walz signs executive order to protect access to vaccines across Minnesota

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is taking action after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. changed recommendations to limit vaccine access. Walz has signed an executive order directing the Minnesota Department of Health to expand its efforts to safeguard vaccine access. MDH will also work with partner agencies to identify and remove barriers to access….

Company selected to lay groundwork for nuclear power in North Dakota

Sen. Tim Mathern, right, D-Fargo, and Rep. SuAnn Olson, left, R-Baldwin, participate in an Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee meeting Sept. 3, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota interim legislative committee has selected Nucleon Energy, a Canadian development company, to chart the state’s path to a nuclear-powered future. The Alberta-based nuclear development…

Update: Man in viral video pleads guilty to assaulting Fargo police officers

Joseph Manitowabi appears in courtFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A man who assaulted three police officers in downtown Fargo in June has pleaded guilty and is heading to prison. Joseph Manitowabi appeared in court Monday morning to change his plea. “I just like to say I’m sorry about the whole thing. I just didn’t understand why they were putting their hands…

Man seen in KVRR exclusive viral video assaulting three Fargo Police officers to change his plea on Monday

FARGO, N.D (KVRR) — A change of plea hearing is set for Monday for the man seen in an exclusive KVRR viral video assaulting three Fargo Police officers. 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi previously pleaded not guilty to six counts including assault on a peace officer and preventing arrest. He was arrested after hitting the officers and fleeing in downtown Fargo on…

Busy Day at West Acres Features Clydesdales, Back-to-School Event

The Clydesdales moved across the river to Moorhead on Sunday, September 7, after spending two days in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales continued their tour of Fargo this weekend. Friday, they stopped by downtown and delivered day-fresh Budweiser to various businesses. Saturday they were at West Acres for a meet-and-greet. The horses arrived in the afternoon and were available for pictures and interactions with families. Budweiser representatives say that was really the focus of…

First-Ever Cobber Fest Culminates in a Win for Concordia Football

It was also the first-ever night game played at the Jake.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College began a new tradition this year with its first-ever Cobber Fest. The day-long celebration of all things Concordia kicked off Saturday afternoon with games, photo opportunities and live music. There was also an ice cream social and language classes for those who would rather be indoors. At five the festivities moved over to Jake…