Jamie Azure, chair of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, speaks July 10, 2025, in Belcourt during a visit from North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong. (Photo provided by Office of the Governor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to prolong a temporary freeze on North Dakota’s legislative district map — hinting that the justices may be…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The countdown began a few minutes after 6:10 on the evening of July 24 – to make sure everyone was in position to chow down at the same time. That’s because Folkways was attempting to break the world record for most s’mores eaten in the same place at the same time. Partnering with them was Wondermade,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota will soon be one of seven states that will allow drivers to obtain a blackout license plate. The decision comes after Governor Kelly Armstrong signed off on legislation earlier this year. “Senator Roers introduced a bill, 2133, that allows us to create this new blackout plate. So, we’ve got a lot of questions and…
MOORHEAD — It’s officially Katya, but why be so formal? After all, it only takes a few seconds for her to award you kisses and cuddles, so we’ll call her by the name her foster family’s affectionately dubbed her: “Pig,” thanks to the silly snorting sounds she makes when she’s content. She’s a sweet-natured, happy-go-lucky, year-and-a-half-old pit bull who loves…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Property owners in the City of Fargo now have an easier way to apply for an exemption from property taxes. The exemption can apply to anyone who is performing a renovation on their home, apartment building, or business, if that structure is 25 years old or older. However much the renovation raises the value of your…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of Nicholas Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Senators Hoeven and Cramer recommended Chase for the position and have been working to secure his confirmation. Chase’s nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration. He is a judge for…
UPDATE: Fargo Police Department has identified the deceased individual as Tuah Kollie, a 42-year-old man from West Fargo. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police responded to Mid America Steel in the 5100 block of 19th Avenue North for a workplace injury shortly after 9:30 a.m. When they arrived, the employee was seriously injured. The person was taken by ambulance…
A school bus rolls down a street in West Fargo. School leaders across the state are preparing for the new school year with uncertain federal funding. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — About $6.5 million in federal education dollars have been released for North Dakota after-school programs, but nearly $19 million remains frozen as educators plan for…
A court case brought by the Corner Post truck stop near Watford City, N.D., over debit card processing fees could have national implications. (Photo by Nicole Morton/For the North Dakota Monitor)WATFORD CITY, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota truck stop wants a federal judge to find that the Federal Reserve Board violated the law by neglecting to crack…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sandi Piatz is a North Dakota native and has resided in Fargo with her family since before the turn of the century. She’s felt a deep connection to the area and has had ties to the United Way that stretch back many years, so when she was approached about the possibility of filling their vacant CEO…
