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St. Michael man sentenced to federal prison for fatal drunk driving crash in 2022

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A St. Michael, North Dakota man is sentenced to over five years in federal prison for involuntary manslaughter. 46-year-old Ryan Guy was sentenced by District Judge Peter Welte in Fargo. In February 2022, Guy was behind the wheel when he rolled his vehicle on Spirit Lake Reservation, killing a passenger. Guy’s blood alcohol content was 0.164,…

Catholic employers can’t be forced to provide gender-affirming care, federal judge in ND rules

The Quentin Burdick federal courthouse in Fargo, North Dakota. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cannot force a group of Catholic employers to administer or pay for gender-affirming medical care. The case concerns two rules…

Low-carbon jet fuel company foresees huge investment in western North Dakota

Chris Ryan, right, president and chief operating officer of renewable fuels company Gevo, speaks June 10, 2025, in West Fargo, N.D., at the Midwest Ag Summit. At left is Greg Lardy, vice president for agriculture at North Dakota State University. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)WEST FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for…

Former MN senator claims he’s being unfairly prosecuted in teen solicitation case

(FOX 9) – Attorneys for Justin Eichorn, the former Minnesota senator accused of trying to meet with a teen prostitute who turned out to be an undercover cop, argue in new court documents he’s being unfairly prosecuted because of his former status as a public official. The arguments are part of a motion to dismiss filed by the defense last week. Minnesota Senator Justin…

Fargo Police Chief Zibolski on assault on officers: this is a well equipped, well trained, outstanding police department

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — KVRR caught up with Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski who says the video posted online of three officers being hit by a suspect in downtown Fargo over the weekend doesn’t give the full context of what happened. We wanted to hear what he thinks about the incident and the public reaction. “Once people start forming conclusions,…

Safety concerns rise after man assaulted officers, but downtown business leaders say Fargo stays on top of the matter

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The incident involving those three Fargo police officers being assaulted in downtown Fargo has raised safety concerns. KVRR’s Juliana Pelaez spoke with local business leaders to share their take. Downtown Fargo has visitors from all across the country exploring what the city has to offer. But there have been some locals who have shared they don’t…

Trinity Lutheran to host speaking event on Christian nationalism

MOORHEAD, Minn.  (KVRR) — Those worried about Christian nationalism have an opportunity to hear about the issue. The event is happening at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, and it started when members of their congregation expressed concerns about Christian Nationalism. Jerry Gale is the founder of the Minnesota chapter of Christians Against Christian Nationalism and will be speaking at the…

North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in response to an inquiry from KFGO News, confirmed there is an active investigation of Epic Companies, Berning and related parties. A spokesperson says…