North Dakota News

Feds ask judge to consider locking up Holmberg for violating release terms

Request for hearing says Holmberg "poses a danger to others"

Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to consider revoking release privileges for former state Sen. Ray Holmberg, who pleaded guilty to taking multiple trips to Europe to pay for sex with children. Holmberg continued to violate the terms of his release by accessing social media in August and September. The Grand Forks Republican also visited a…

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library To Send Free Books to Young Kids in North Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — FM Area Foundation and Fargo Rotary Club is reintroducing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to north Fargo, the 58102 area. It provides free, high-quality books to kids from birth to age five. It was in the FM Metro until 2020 when United Way of Cass-Clay ended its partnership with the program. Travis Christopher with the Fargo Rotary…

LIVE: Halloween Kickoff Party and Scary Movie Season

FARGO — Movie fans are celebrating scary movie season with events for both adults and kids in the metro, starting with a Halloween Kickoff party this weekend at West Acres Marcus Theatres. They’re screening favorite Halloween slasher films all month long, as well as kid-friendly offerings like “Hocus Pocus” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Saturday, the West Acres Theatres is…

Get Those Final Rounds of Golf In At Two Fargo Courses

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s that time of year again. Golf courses are starting to close up for the season. Fargo Park District says both El Zagal and Prairiewood Golf Courses will close at the end of the day on Sunday. Rose Creek, Osgood and Edgewood Public Golf Courses will remain open, weather permitting. For the latest updates, follow the…

Fargo activist arrested for felony theft, accused of stealing state grant money

Faith Dixon was arrested on a felony warrant issued in Burleigh County.

FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo activist who’s been involved in Black Lives Matter and social justice issues is accused of misappropriating money she received after applying for grants from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Faith Dixon is in custody in the Cass County Jail in Fargo. She was arrested on a felony warrant issued in Burleigh County. According…

North Dakota governor candidates debate Measure 2, ethics

From the left, North Dakota gubernatorial candidates Merrill Piepkorn, Dem-NPL, Kelly Armstrong, NDGOP, and Michael Coachman, independent, participate in a debate hosted by BEK TV on Oct. 14, 2024 at the Bismarck Event Center. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Michael Achterling-North Dakota Monitor) — Candidates for North Dakota governor differed Monday on a ballot measure that would change the process for…

State charges against Amire Logan dropped; case will move to federal court

Amire Logan (photo: Cass County jail)FARGO (KFGO) – State charges against a man arrested after a Fargo murder have been dropped as a federal case will continue. Amire Logan, 20, was arrested by Fargo Police for murder after the June 24 shooting death of Zion Brooks at the Arbors apartment complex in south Fargo. He was never charged with murder. Investigators learned Brooks…