North Dakota News

Former Valley City School Board Candidate Enters Pleas for Role in January 6 Riot

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR/KFGO) — Former Valley City political candidate and North Dakota Young Republicans member, Damian Johnston, has pleaded guilty in federal court for charges stemming from the January 6 Capitol riots. Johnston pleaded guilty to two counts of Violent Entry and Disorderly Conduct on Capitol Grounds. Other charges were dropped as part of a plea agreement. He’ll be sentenced…

Murder Suspect Returned To Fargo From Atlanta

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man arrested in Georgia for a Fargo homicide this summer is back in Fargo and in the Cass County jail. 34-year-old Leo Dartoe is a suspect in the death of Sampson Bleh. He was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Atlanta Police on October 18. He was extradited to Fargo and booked into jail Saturday night….

Holmberg now in federal custody, awaiting sentencing for sex crimes

Attorney Mark Friese (left) & Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – Former state Senator Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks is in federal custody as he awaits to be sentenced after pleading guilty to traveling overseas to have sex with children. U.S. Marshal Dallas Carlson confirms that Holmberg turned himself in before Friday’s 1:00 pm deadline, which was ordered by federal Judge Daniel…

LIVE: Thinking Outside the Box for Folks in Need

FARGO — It’s time to start thinking outside the box when it comes to keeping families in need fed through the holidays. That’s why the Salvation Army in Fargo is accepting applications for their Christmas Food Box program. They’re asking low-income folks and those going through medical or other financial crises to apply. The deadline to apply for the annual…

Fargo firefighters rescue man trapped in garbage truck

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Firefighters rescued a person who was trapped inside a garbage truck Friday morning in north Fargo. The Fire Department says crews responded to the 500 block of Oak Street N. just before 6:30 a.m. after the truck driver heard someone in the back of the truck calling for help. Firefighters used a ladder truck and bucket system…

North Dakota state park renamed, removing name of general who led Sioux massacres

Sully Creek State Park at Medora has been renamed Rough Rider State Park in conjunction with a campground expansion. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)MEDORA, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) A park in western North Dakota that owed its name to a United States military officer involved in the massacre of two Sioux Nation villages in the late 19th century…

Hope Blooms Brings Joy To The Community With A Dash of Flowers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Hope Blooms, a local non-profit that repurposes donated flowers, recently had its pick up of Halloween Boo-quets. The fundraiser helped provide money to the non-profit in their mission of helping individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness and hardship. Every year they get around 3,500 volunteers who help with everything they do and reach out to individuals in need….

Sanford Hosts Annual Reverse Trick or Treating For Young Patients

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health’s annual Reverse Trick or Treating event brought smiles to kids at Sanford Children’s. Employees dressed up in themed group costumes to bring goodies to their young patients. The kids and their families gathered in their rooms to experience Halloween together. The tradition has been something that both staff and patients have enjoyed putting together…