North Dakota News

SAVE Act contains exemption for North Dakota voters, but questions remain as Senate debate continues

A voter fills out a ballot at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — State officials have said a controversial election security bill in Congress wouldn’t impact North Dakota, but some voting rights advocates in the state raise concerns that it could make it more difficult…

Fire at OK Tire contained to pressure chamber

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – A fire inside a pressure chamber had multiple fire crews rushing to OK Tire in Fargo Thursday morning. The call came in to 2224 Main Avenue just before 8 a.m. Battalion Chief Brad Bessette says the fire was contained to a pressure chamber in a shop. “Small smoldering fire inside basically a pressure cooker that they finish…

Crash shuts down I-94 west of Steele, North Dakota

STEELE, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Interstate-94 was closed west of Steele, North Dakota for an injury crash involving multiple vehicles. Steele is between Bismarck and Jamestown. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 6:00 a.m. Thursday. A semi tipped and was blocking both westbound lanes. Troopers said the highway was expected to remain closed for an extended period…

Partial Government Shutdown Causes Security Headaches at Certain Airports

Hector International hasn't seen any impacts to its TSA operations - but connecting hubs like Minneapolis and Chicago haven't been as lucky.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Homeland Security shutdown has hit Transportation Security Administration workers hard – with DHS stating that at least 450 officers have outright quit, while many more call out of work due to lack of payment. As a smaller regional airport, Hector International hasn’t exactly felt that pinch, but those looking to fly to Fargo from hubs…

“Roommate” Set to Debut at Fargo Theatre on May 1

The local production bills itself as a romantic thriller - and admission to the screening will be free.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A locally filmed feature-length movie is set to make its debut at the Fargo Theatre on May 1st. “Roommate” is described as a romantic thriller about a teen who is caught in a disaster while attending a CDC summer camp. Director Jessica Hayes calls it a mix between the 1986 movie SpaceCamp and the 2011 movie…

Fargo School Board Member announces her bid for Fargo City Commission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public School Board member announces her bid for Fargo City Commission. Nikkie Gullickson is in her second term on the school board. She says her priorities for the city include working toward a fiscally responsible budget, supporting a vibrant business community, and engaging with people. Gullickson is a licensed insurance agent and has worked…

Moorhead man appears in court after being charged with having sex with 15-year-old

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man makes his initial court appearance for third degree criminal sexual conduct. 58-year-old Christopher D’Angelo is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home in Moorhead last November. Court records show he met the girl outside of a liquor store in downtown Fargo and she asked if she could stay with…

Fargo woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million from property management business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman is accused of stealing over $1 million from ASA Property Management over six years. 59-year-old Cherie Sager has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Sager is charged with three counts of bank fraud and one count of access device fraud. Court records show Sager worked for the company since its inception in…