North Dakota News

Suspect in Assault Case Now Charged with Manslaughter

The victim in the attack died at the hospital after several days in critical condition.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Tabias Walker, the man accused of assaulting a man in downtown Fargo on August 3, is now also being charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon. Walker was already facing an aggravated assault charge. Court documents say that Walker allegedly assaulted 55-year-old John Pilcher. Pilcher was taken to the hospital, where he was…

Valley City Woman Injured in Crash, Charged with DUI

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the woman was not wearing a seatbelt.

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) – A Valley City woman is being treated for serious injuries after crashing her car in Casselton. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the 48-year-old was driving her 2001 GMC Jimmy just before 4 P.M. on Thursday, August 14. She was going northbound on Highway 18 and turned west on 19th Street South, failing to yield and…

1 dead in semi crash on I-94 near Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver of a semi-truck has died after driving off Interstate-94, driving through a slough, into a cornfield. According to a release by the highway patrol, the call came in at around 4:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. The semi was headed east on I-94 near mile marker 276 when…

Community engagement, English classes seen as helping North Dakota retain foreign-born workers

Buba Kanagi, right, global talent coordinator for the North Dakota Global Talent Office, speaks during the Global Talent Summit at Bismarck State College on Aug. 14, 2025, next to panelists Holly Triska-Dally, left, state refugee coordinator, Derrick Gross, center-left, executive director of Communities Acting Together for Change and Hope, and Jasmine Tosseth-Smith, center, co-director of Bismarck Global Neighbors. (Michael Achterling/North…

Lawmakers attempt to clear up unanswered questions over attorney general building lease

Rep. Emily O’Brien, vice chair of the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee, questions staff from the Attorney General’s Office about how it handled finances related to a controversial renovation and lease of a south Bismarck building. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Financial discrepancies related to an Attorney General’s Office building project have been resolved, staff…

Poll: Trump, Armstrong support firm; Fedorchak, Cramer slip

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Both North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and President Donald Trump enjoy strong support for their performance over the past half-year in their respective positions, the latest North Dakota Poll indicates. Of the 625 regular voters polled across the state, 64% approve of Trump’s performance, with the highest approval ratings in the Bismarck-Mandan region and…

Fargo South Grad Debuts as Vikings Cheerleader

Blaize Shiek has felt a lot of support, but also seen a good amount of negativity on social media.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Early stops in Blaize Shiek’s dancing career include stints at Fargo South High School and NDSU. Back in May, he announced via his Instagram page that he’s joining the cheerleading roster of the 2025-26 Minnesota Vikings. But it seems that his first in-game appearance – on August 9, when the Vikings took on the Houston Texans…

Duane’s House of Pizza celebrates opening of new location

The old structure was demolished to make room for a brand-new apartment complex.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Duane’s House of Pizza has completed the long-awaited transition to its new location on South University Drive. The restaurant is only a few steps back from the old building stood. It was demolished to make room for the Bloc Apartments. Duane’s is now on the ground level within that complex, which promises a dedicated customer base…