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Committee still at impasse on North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies

Sen. Kathy Hogan, from left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Sen. David Hogue hold an Ethics Commission selection committee meeting Sept. 23, 2025, at the Capitol. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The state officials responsible for selecting the next three members of the North Dakota Ethics Commission remained deadlocked Friday. Gov. Kelly Armstrong remains steadfast…

Great Plains Food Bank launches emergency fundraising campaign

FARGO (KVRR) – The Great Plains Food Bank is launching an emergency fundraising campaign to help ensure families across North Dakota and Clay County, Minn. have access to food during the government shutdown. “While the full impact of the shutdown is still unfolding, we know hunger doesn’t wait so we’re mobilizing early,” said Kate Molbert, Interim CEO of the Great…

Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier

Lindsey Solberg Herbel, left, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, signs to Tammy Derrick, communication and advocacy coordinator for the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The video sign language service…

New Chapter for Local Bookstore

Facing an uncertain future in their Roberts Alley location, Ferguson Books decided to move under the roof of Daily's Market and rebrand as Fergie's Bookshops.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It is a short walk across Roberts Alley from the former location of Ferguson Books to the back door of Daily’s Market. But that tiny trek was actually a momentous decision to make for small business owner Dane Ferguson. Ferguson Books had only been in Roberts Alley for about a year, having previously been located in…

Vehicle pulled from Red River in Fargo on Saturday is not tied to missing woman case in West Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A cold case investigation turns up a vehicle in the Red River in Fargo but it is learned that it is not tied to the case of Jonett Wanner who has been missing since 2023. On Wednesday, an independent Missing Person Cold Case Dive Team called “Adventures With Purpose” located a vehicle using sonar technology near…

Halloween Pictures for NICU Babies and their Families

Dear NICU Mama set up near the JC Penney fountain in West Acres and snapped adorable photos all morning and afternoon.

Credit: Dear NICU Mama on FacebookFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Families that wanted to show off their getups were able to get professional pictures taken at West Acres for a good cause. Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio near the JCPenney fountain on Saturday. All the proceeds from the pictures they sold went right back to the organization, which…

Fargo Record Fair Gets Another Spin at Brewhalla

There were thousands of records, CDs, and other forms of music memorabilia available for purchase.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Music lovers and physical media collectors flocked to Brewhalla this weekend to get their hands on some antique vinyl. It was the Fargo Record Fair on October 25, and hundreds of people came through The Magic Factory looking for records and other music souvenirs. There were at least 30 separate vendors selling their items across 50…

Sheyenne Turns into Treat Street in West Fargo

West Fargo Events wanted to make sure that kids had a safe, concentrated area to get all the candy they possibly could.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The main drag of downtown West Fargo was teeming with trick-or-treaters on Saturday – and local businesses and organizations were eager to hand out candy. West Fargo Events blocked off a large portion of Sheyenne Street and turned it into “Treat Street” from 1 to 3 P.M. Over 40 tables were set up to dole…