North Dakota News

UPDATE: Police Respond To Threat at Northern Plains Steel in North Fargo, Make Arrest

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR 6:15 PM UPDATE) — Fargo Police arrest 38-year-old Nosakhere Holmes of Fargo for terrorizing after being called to Northern Plains Steel in north Fargo. The department received a report of a threat around 3:45 this afternoon. Lt. Junell Krabbenhoft says out of abundance of caution due to the information the caller provided, several officers responded. Our reporter…

Osgood Elementary assistant principal placed on leave, school district investigating

Joshua DahlWEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The assistant principal of a West Fargo elementary school is on paid administrative leave. Osgood Elementary Assistant Principal Joshua Dahl was placed on leave on Tuesday, April 30 pending an internal investigation. “The situation that led to Mr. Dahl being placed on leave is specific to two learners, whose families are working closely with…

Groundbreaking Held for The Avery, Future Home of F-M Community Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another big project gets underway in downtown Fargo. A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Avery, on the site of the former Avery Tractor Company on NP Avenue. Kilbourne Group says the six-story building will feature nearly 200 apartments, a nearly 500 spot city-owned parking garage and serve as the new home for Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre….

Marijuana Activists, U.S. Attorney react to reclassification

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and lower potential for abuse. The proposal would see marijuana moved from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III controlled substance, below drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine. For Steve Bakken, chairman of New Economic Frontier who are backing…

Burgum gives EV plan the cold shoulder

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – Gov. Doug Burgum bashed the idea of electric vehicles in North Dakota as the state Industrial Commission passed, at least for now, on funding a regional plan for EVs. “We know that electric vehicles and cold temperatures just don’t mix,” said Burgum, one of three members of the commission. The commission was asked to…

UND NIL Merchandise Now Available

Name, Image and Likeness

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Fans of UND star athletes can now buy authentic NIL merchandise, which stands for name, image and likeness. The Sioux Shop inside Ralph Engelstad Arena is selling the officially licensed jerseys and apparel. A portion of the revenue will be allocated directly to the student-athlete. They also say every UND student-athlete can participate in the…