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Naked man arrested after peeking through windows

Spencer Dietrich/Cass County JailFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is arrested for sitting naked on a family’s porch and peeking through windows. Fargo Police responded to a trespassing report at a home just after 2:30 a.m Wednesday. The homeowner said Spencer Dietrich, was clothed when he arrived, but undressed and was sitting naked on the porch, peeking inside. Two…

EPA puts coal waste regulation into North Dakota’s hands

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, left, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol next to Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Nov. 5, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee…

High risk sex offender registers address in Grand Forks

KEITH ANDREW SIRACUSA. Image from North Dakota Sex Offender RegistryGRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Police Department is notifying the public of a high risk sex offender. Keith Siracusa now lives at 1712 Continental Drive in Apartment 101 in Grand Forks. Siracusa was put on the sex offender registry after being convicted of one count of attempted criminal sexual…

12 fire departments battle blaze at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, ND

Pics and video courtesy of Maria Louise/FacebookHATTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Numerous fire crews were called to a large fire Wednesday at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, North Dakota. Traill County Assistant Emergency Manager Ben Gates tells KVRR Local News that the fire was reported around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. At least two buildings close to each other burned, one of them collapsed….

UPDATE: woman killed by gunshot, Horace man arrested and is in Cass County Jail

UPDATE: Authorities have arrested 21-year-old Derrick Lobbo, of Horace. He is charged with Reckless Endangerment, Child Neglect, Warrant for Driving Under Suspension and Warrant for Possession of Marijuana. The victim died from a gunshot wound. Her name is not being released at this time. HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Shortly before 8:00 am Wednesday morning, Cass County Sheriff Deputies responded to…

$100K fee for H1-B visas has local workforce impacts

Eamon Alido, a teacher from the Philippines at the Mott-Regent Public School District, receiving an award from state school superintendent Kirsten Baesler (pink) for county teacher of the year in Hettinger County in 2024. Many teachers on J-1 visas like Alido would rather get H-1B visas because they offer both a longer stay and a potential path to citizenship. J-1…

NDSU President named finalist for Iowa State University President

David CookAMES, Iowa (KVRR-KFGO) – The president of North Dakota State University has been named a finalist in the search for the next Iowa State University president. The Iowa Board of Regents announced Dr. David Cook as the second finalist. Cook will visit campus on Thursday, Nov. 6, to meet with faculty, staff, students and community members. He will participate…