North Dakota News

Dog Attacks Officer While Arresting Man For Trespassing in North Fargo Apartment Building

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo officer is being treated for multiple dog bites while attempting to arrest a man for trespassing Tuesday night. Police say 38-year-old Zakariya Abdikarim barricaded the door of an apartment in the 300 block of 7th Avenue North. He made threats towards the officers and refused to cooperate and come out. Pepper balls were released…

Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor

Ray HolmbergFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/AP) — A high-profile former North Dakota lawmaker who was one of the most powerful members of the Legislature pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, was indicted in October 2023 for travel with…

North Dakota Soybean Processors Plant Held Their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

CASSELTON, N.D. (KVRR) — “Congratulations NDSP” With their ribbon cutting ceremony commenced, the soybean facility officially opened bringing Casselton their very own soybean processing plant. “This plant is going to be for many, many, many generations of people. And we intend to be the partner within the community that the community is proud of, the state is proud of and…

Dave’s Hot Chicken set for Friday opening in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A fast-food chicken restaurant with roots in California will open its 215th location on Friday in Fargo. Dave’s Hot Chicken was started seven years ago by four friends who scraped together $900 to buy a small pop-up and a fryer. Dusty Jensen, owner of the Fargo location, says Dave’s Hot Chicken quickly became one of the…

Preliminary 2025 Budget Worth $133 Million Passed By Fargo City Commission 3-2

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission last night approved a revised preliminary 2025 budget by a vote of 3-2, but not without some opposition. Mayor Tim Mahoney made some changes to his earlier budget plan. It seeks $133 million, up over 11% from the 2024 budget. He says the city budget team has methodically gone through the financial statements…