North Dakota News

Jamestown man arrested for alleged sex crimes against children

JAMESTOWN (KVRR) – A 59-year-old man has been arrested by the Jamestown Police Dept. for alleged sex crimes against children. Mark Windish of Jamestown was taken in on suspicion of of gross sexual imposition, continuous sexual abuse of a child and patronizing a minor for commercial sex activity. The investigation was started on July 14 according to the report, and…

American Gold Gymnastics Get Inspired by Olympics

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — American Gold Gymnastics teams have been hard at work on their balancing, agility, and coordination. From walking the beam, to the trampoline to cartwheels these gymnasts prep themselves every meet. With the Olympics underway, many of these young athletes have take inspiration from watching gymnasts such as Simone Biles and Suni Lee. By using their inspirational…

Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo Tests New Forensic ID Scanner To Combat Underage Drinking

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Bernie’s Wines and Liquors in West Fargo is the first liquor store to get a forensic ID scanner to help combat underage drinking through a new partnership. West Fargo Police and Fargo Cass Public Health are teaming up to offer the scanners. Chief Pete Nielsen says the fake IDs in our region are increasing in…

Judge throws out remaining claims in oil pipeline protester’s excessive-force lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has thrown out the remainder of a lawsuit by an Arizona man who alleged excessive force was used against him when he was protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline. In 2019, Marcus Mitchell sued several law enforcement officers, the city of Bismarck and Morton County. He alleged officers targeted him…

Fargo police investigating after stabbing injures man

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Pairiewood Circle South around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Officers found a man who had been stabbed. He was transported to a local hospital to be treated for a non-life-threatening injury. His name and condition have not been released, No arrest has been made. Police continue…

Police Investigate Case of Person Shot in the Leg in South Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo Police are investigating a possible shooting at Summit Point Apartments in the 1700 block of Gold Drive South. Officers responded about 12:45 a.m. where they found one victim with non-life-threatening injuries to their leg. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police are not releasing any other details and say the incident remains…

Body of 2nd Missing Kayaker Recovered Near Fort Ransom Dam

RANSOM CO., N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Ransom County Sheriff’s Office says the bodies of two kayakers have been recovered from the Sheyenne River at Fort Ransom. First responders were called out Sunday afternoon after the kayakers failed to meet the rest of their family at Sportsman Landing. The family then spotted two kayaks below the dam and called 911. First responders…

North Dakota regulators weigh Xcel Energy and MDU natural gas rate increases

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Two North Dakota natural gas utility providers are proposing to increase residential gas rates between 7.5% and 12.5% in coming months after holding public input sessions with the state’s Public Service Commission in July. The increases would affect North Dakota residents who receive natural gas from Northern States Power Company, a part of Xcel…