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Ethics Commission member withdraws application to serve another term

Commissioner Murray Sagsveen, right, of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, speaks during a commission meeting at the Capitol next to Cynthia Lindquist, chair of the commission, on Nov. 19, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen has withdrawn his application for another term after a selection committee deadlocked…

North Dakota Farmers Union elects next president

Matt Perdue, North Dakota Farmers UnionBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Matt Perdue has been elected to lead North Dakota Farmers Union as its next president. Delegates to the 99th annual convention in Bismarck selected him as just the tenth individual to take the reins of the state’s largest general farm organization and the youngest at 33 years of age. Also seeking the…

Lil’ Jimmy’s Holds Grand Opening Event

The establishment has technically been open for a few months, but they wanted to celebrate getting signage up and draw more customers.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A new gaming lounge in Fargo held a grand opening weekend-long event from December 11 to 13. Lil’ Jimmy’s, located on Kirsten Lane, soft launched a month or so ago, but wanted to hold an official grand opening to introduce themselves to the community. Drinks were a dollar off all weekend long and those who purchased…

Final Farewell for The Spirit Room

The space has been cleared out since October, but those who loved the non-profit wanted one more chance to meet up and say goodbye.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Back in September, a downtown Fargo institution announced its closure. On Saturday, the people who loved The Spirit Room gathered for one final goodbye. Executive Director Dawn Morgan organized a formal lunch and program at The Fine Arts Club on the afternoon of December 14. The non-profit organization offered yoga, meditation, dance classes, exhibitions, readings and…

Cold Weather Changes Plans, Drives Folks Indoors

Wind chill was a major component of the weekend, making it feel well under 20 below in some places.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Cold is nothing new in North Dakota, but at points this weekend, it has been absolutely brutal, largely due to those swirling, whipping winds. The popular saying in the Midwest is that it’s not the temperature, it’s the wind that will get you. It turns out – that’s basically how wind chill works. The wind takes…

Skate with Santa in West Fargo Moved Indoors

The event was originally slated to take place at The Lights but organizers determined it was too cold to stay outside.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Many cities in the metro like to hold a “Skate with Santa” event, and on Sunday, West Fargo got in on the action. The event did face some difficulties, as organizers determined it was too cold this weekend to hold it at its original location, outdoors at the Lights in West Fargo. Luckily, they were…

Sons of Norway Host Christmas Celebration

Those at the Kringen Lodge say they like to combine Norwegian traditions with a couple of new wrinkles.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Sons of Norway held their traditional Scandinavian holiday event on Sunday, looking to celebrate the season with classic Norwegian traditions and a sense of community. The event began at 2:00 P.M. in the Juven Ballroom of the Kringen Lodge. There was live music ranging from ukuleles to accordions, an ugly sweater contest, and of course,…

Man Dies by Apparent Suicide at Fryin’ Pan in Wahpeton

The Wahpeton Police Department says no other people were injured and there is no threat to the public.

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) – Many questions still linger after a report from the Wahpeton Police Department regarding an incident at the Fryin’ Pan Family Restaurant early in the morning of December 14. WPD says that Richland County Dispatch received a 911 call at 1:30 A.M. on that day. When the Richland County Sheriff’s Office and WPD arrived at 1008 Dakota…

Red River SWAT Helps Arrest Fargo Man After Domestic Violence Incident

28-year-old Ethan Erickson refused to exit his residence, leading to the SWAT team being activated.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo man is in custody after a domestic violence incident at his residence in northwest Fargo, a few blocks from Madison-Unicorn Park. The Fargo Police Department says they responded to a report of domestic violence in the 2700 block of 10th Avenue North just after 1:00 A.M. on December 13. Once they assessed the situation,…

Dehydrator Fire Extinguished in Grand Forks

The Grand Forks Fire Department says they were able to put out the fire before it damaged the overall commercial structure.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – The Grand Forks Fire Department says a potential commerical structure fire was contained before it caused any significant damage to the building. The fire broke out just before 1:00 P.M. on December 12 at 2250 Mill Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they saw heavy smoke in the processing area of the building. The…