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North Dakota man among 5 charged in Agridime cattle fraud case

February 17, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Beef cows graze in a pasture near Killdeer. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)KILLDEER, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota man is among five people facing federal criminal charges related to investments in a cattle and beef marketing company that was determined to be a Ponzi scheme. Taylor Bang of Killdeer was named in an indictment filed last…

Another search for Isadora Wengel planned in Battle Lake

February 16, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

BATTLE LAKE, Minn. (KVRR) — A new search party is organized for Sunday, February 22 to look for the body of Isadora Wengel. Wengel is a 25-year-old West Fargo woman who went missing in the beginning of January. Authorities believe she was murdered by her boyfriend, Joshua Hite, sometime between January 3rd and 6th. So far, no body or remains…

North Dakota has an anti-mask law. Could it apply to ICE agents?

February 16, 2026

KVRR Staff,

A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Could a North Dakota law that makes it illegal for people to conceal their identities in certain situations also apply to masked immigration agents? One University of North Dakota School…

Fargo’s police chief to address city commission on immigration enforcement and use of force policies

February 16, 2026

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski is going to update city commissioners on immigration related enforcement and the department’s use of force policies. Zibolski, in a notice sent to the commission, says the overview is being provided due to the recent increase in national I.C.E. operations and related protests across the country. He’ll give the overview and…

North Dakota up to 6 measles cases, with jump in exposure sites in eastern counties

February 16, 2026

KVRR Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota had six confirmed measles cases Monday and a growing list of potential exposure sites in the eastern portion of the state, the Department of Health and Human Services said. Pembina County reported five measles cases; three are adults, one is a child under age 5 and one is between 5 and 19…

North Dakota Republicans on the fence about state convention amid party’s shift to the right

February 16, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Attorney General Drew Wrigley speaks during the NDGOP District 32 meeting on Feb. 2, 2026, in Bismarck. Wrigley and other Republican state office-holders said they are undecided about attending the state party convention and are collecting signatures to appear on the ballot. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Campaign season for North Dakota…

BCA says FBI will not share information or evidence related to shooting death of Alex Pretti

February 16, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis (AP photo)ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent Drew Evans says the FBI has notified his agency it will not provide access to any information or evidence related to the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti was shot to death Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. Evans says it’s unclear…

Civilians Meet To Search For Isadora Wengel

Community Gathers to Search for Isadora Wengel

Organizers handed out maps of the Red River and encouraged searchers to mark where they had looked. They hoped to find Isadora and bring her home, but they also wanted to show support for her still-grieving family.

February 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Since Isadora Wengel was reported missing in early January, the Fargo Police Department and other law enforcement agencies have been looking for her tirelessly. The case against her boyfriend, 21-year-old Joshua Hite, has moved forward on circumstantial evidence – but neither officials nor the general public will rest until her remains are found. To that end…

Grand Forks Man Arrested for Stabbing

Police say 42-year-old Fernando Lucio stabbed a woman multiple times.

February 15, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks man is in custody after an attack on a woman left her with multiple stab wounds. The Grand Forks Police Department says they received a call for service just after 4:30 P.M. on February 14. Officers arrived at the Lagrave Place Apartments at 812 4th Ave. S. and located a female victim…

Drekker Celebrates Anti-Valentine’s Day with “Love Stinks” Event

The emo-themed extravaganza featured all-day flash tattoo from Amarok.

February 14, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – For many, Saturday was all about love, passion, and celebrating togetherness with your committed romantic partner. Brewhalla made sure they offered an alternative for those not too keen on those concepts. The Drekker taproom played host to “Love Stinks”, a tattooing and craft event also celebrating the emo genre of music. Amarok Tattoo was in-house doing…