FARGO (KVRR) – Several local, state and federal agencies have been ordered to preserve, or turn over documents in connection with a possible lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of Angela Lipps. Attorney Dane DeKrey says Fargo police, West Fargo police, Cass County, the Cass County Sheriff, Cass County States Attorney, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service and…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – An immigration judge determined that the asylum claim for Liam Ramos and his family was insufficient and ordered them to be removed from the country. The family’s attorney, Danielle Oxendine Molliver, said they plan to appeal the decision. If the appeal fails, the family will be deported back to Ecuador. Molliver, with Nwokocha & Operana Law Offices, confirmed that…
Dr. Marshall Stewart, Dr. Bernie Savarese and Dr. Alan SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are three finalists remaining to become the next president at NDSU after the search committee narrowed down a nationwide pool of over 60 applicants. They include: Dr. Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement, Kansas State University. Dr. Bernie Savarese, vice president for academic affairs,…
A residential natural gas meter from Northern State Power, now part of Xcel Energy. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Natural gas customers of Xcel Energy in North Dakota will see their rates go up more than 10% on April 1. The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an interim rate increase while a…
Joe Morrissette, director of the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget, speaks during a Budget Section meeting on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota state revenues remain on target for now amidst unpredictable oil prices, but budget officials urged caution. “There’s really a perfect example of North Dakota’s volatile…
North Dakota League of Cities Deputy Director and Attorney Stephanie Dassinger-Engebretson talks about how the new 3% cap on annual property tax increases is impacting North Dakota communities during a March 17, 2026, legislative committee meeting in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota can expect a key property tax relief program to…
CASSELTON, N.D. — Bunny’s hopping her way into the studio with hopes of a furever home for Easter as high as her very impressive vertical leap. She’s been sitting in foster now for more than 200 days, ever since she and a puppy were rescued from where someone abandoned them in a locked in a trailer in rural Barnes County….
(AP Photo/lan Walton)EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)— The Minnesota Vikings are adding even more experience to their quarterback room. On Thursday, the team announced it has agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who returns to Minnesota after making five starts for the club last season. Reports say it is a 1-year deal. The move comes one week after the Vikings…
PIERRE, S.D. (KVRR) — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill into law that makes it a felony crime to create, possess or share computer-generated “deepfakes”. They are images of unwilling people in states of nudity or engaging in pornographic acts. It was proposed by Attorney General Marty Jackley. Two years ago, he successfully pushed for a bill…
Rapid City Fire Department (Facebook)PENNINGTON CO., S.D. (KVRR)– Evacuations are underway near Rapid City, South Dakota after a wildfire broke out. Rapid City Fire Department says around two dozen structures are threatened. The fire is estimated at 200 acres and remains very active. Firefighters from federal, state, and local agencies are on scene with multiple engines, dozers and aircraft. If…
