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Faith leaders to lead Palm Sunday procession to North Dakota Capitol in support of immigrants

Faith leaders and community organizers meet at the Bismarck United Church of Christ on Feb. 24, 2026, to discuss the upcoming Palm Sunday Path protest march. Pictured clockwise from front are Ross Keys, Rev. Gretchen Deeg, Rev. John Muhorana, Rev. Sylvia Bull and Bill Patrie. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A pastor at a…

Former Grand Forks middle school staffer accused of sex crimes in federal court

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO)–  A former staff member at Valley Middle School in Grand Forks is now facing federal charges related to a child sexual exploitation case. 31-year-old Malaun Nelson is charged with seven counts including four counts of attempted sexual exploitation of a child. He is also accused of the transfer of obscene materials to minors under 16. Nelson…

Nine people displaced after south Fargo townhouse fire

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Multiple crews responded to a townhouse fire in Fargo early Tuesday morning. Battalion Chief Chris Rasmussen says the call to 4330 47th Street S. came in shortly after 1 a.m. “We got a call that there was a fire in a garage in a row of townhouses,” Rasmussen said. “Crews showed up, found the fire, extinguished it…

First of three finalists to become the next NDSU president visits the campus

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The three finalists for the next president of NDSU are visiting campus this week. First up is Dr. Marshall Stewart. He is currently executive vice president for external engagement at Kansas State University. The session lasted one hour and included a 20-minute presentation and time for questions from the audience, followed by a 30-minute meet and…

Fertilizer prices spike as war continues, which could effect the prices in the grocery stores

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — From tariffs to crops, and now fertilizer. Farmers across the region are faced with having to dig deep into their wallets in order to purchase fertilizer. “We’re in very, very difficult financial times. This fertilizer price spike is not making that any easier,” said Matt Perdue, President of North Dakota Farmers Union. Fertilizer is vital for…

State appealing judge’s decision to overturn 1996 murder conviction

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (KFGO-KZZY) — During a court hearing in Devils lake Monday afternoon, Ramsey County State’s Attorney Daniel Howell informed the judge that the state would be appealing an order granting Werner Kunkel a new trial. Last month, District Judge Daniel Narum ordered a new trial for Kunkel. He was convicted in 1995 of murdering Gilbert Fassett in 1986….

NDSU Presidential candidates visiting campus this week

Dr. Marshall Stewart, Dr. Bernie Savarese, Dr. Alan Smith (North Dakota University System)FARGO (KFGO) – The three finalists for the next president of North Dakota State University are visiting campus this week. Co-chairs of the NDSU Presidential Search Committee Kevin Black and Jace Beehler encourage the NDSU community and the public to take part in the daily presentations at 2…