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City commissioner Dave Piepkorn calls out mayor and police chief for their lack of leadership

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After Monday afternoon’s press conference, two city commissioners have called for the dismissal of Police Chief Dave Zibolski. He became defensive with reporters when asked about the delay in releasing information on the Sunday shootings and his whereabouts. KFGO’s Joel Heitkamp invited commissioners and the chief on his morning show. City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn took part…

Fargo Police announce arrest of one murder suspect and address the aftermath of Monday’s press conference

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a person of interest in the murder of 20-year-old Elijah Hughes. On Monday, Jamestown police arrested 20-year-old Caundre Douglas after a foot pursuit. Evidence from the scene connected Douglas to the murder of Hughes. “Douglas was also placed under arrest at that same time for another felony level reckless endangerment incident in the…

Law enforcement and first responder training planned Wednesday in Fargo and Thompson

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are a couple of big training exercises planned for our area on Wednesday. Numerous emergency agencies including Fargo Fire and Police will be training from 8 am to 6 pm at Washington Elementary at 1725 North Broadway in Fargo. Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a large-scale multi agency training session from 11 am…

Eight illegal aliens arrested by US Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector

US Border Patrol Grand Forks SectorGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Eight more illegal aliens have been arrested according to U.S. Border Patrol Grand Forks Sector. They say agents assisted ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in the targeting of a criminal illegal alien. The target was convicted of DWI in 2020 and the person was successfully apprehended. One of the eight people…

Police arrest murder suspect in one of the early Sunday morning shootings in Fargo

Caundre DouglasFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of  20-year-old Elijah Hughes early Sunday in the 4700 block of 16th Avenue South. They say 20-year-old Caundre Douglas, who has no permanent address, was arrested Monday night in Jamestown after a foot chase. Police say evidence from the scene connected Douglas to the murder of Hughes….

Former NDSU president dies in Dickinson at 88

DICKINSON, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota State University President Jim Ozbun has died in Dickinson at 88. He was named president of NDSU in 1988 and retired in 1995. He had a long career in higher education at Cornell University, University of Minnesota, Kansas State University and Washington State University before he came to NDSU. Ozbun purchased a small…

Rural grocery store pilot project aims to prevent food deserts in North Dakota

Ellen Huber, rural development director for the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives, speaks during a grant announcement on Aug. 4, 2025, in Mandan. The association is working to help sustain rural grocery stores. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A pilot program aims to help sustain rural North Dakota grocery stores by developing a joint…

‘Handshake across the border’ to bring US, Canada together at International Peace Garden

Visitors tour the International Peace Garden on the United States-Canada border. (Photo provided by North Dakota Tourism)DUNSEITH, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Residents of the United States and Canada are invited to shake hands across the countries’ shared border on Saturday at the International Peace Garden near Dunseith, North Dakota. The International Peace Garden, which straddles North Dakota and Manitoba,…

Mayor apologizes for delayed press conference on fatal shootings in Fargo, commissioner calls for changes

Mayor Mahoney: "I think the public deserves us to come in front of you and tell you what we're doing."

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Monday night’s Fargo City Commission meeting ended with criticism of how Police Chief Dave Zibolski handled providing information to the public and the media after a weekend of deadly shootings. “I apologize because when I got up in the morning on Sunday I said we should have a press conference sometime today, um, police chief wanted…