FARGO (KVRR) – Several local, state and federal agencies have been ordered to preserve, or turn over documents in connection with a possible lawsuit seeking damages on behalf of Angela Lipps. Attorney Dane DeKrey says Fargo police, West Fargo police, Cass County, the Cass County Sheriff, Cass County States Attorney, North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service and…
Dr. Marshall Stewart, Dr. Bernie Savarese and Dr. Alan SmithFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are three finalists remaining to become the next president at NDSU after the search committee narrowed down a nationwide pool of over 60 applicants. They include: Dr. Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement, Kansas State University. Dr. Bernie Savarese, vice president for academic affairs,…
A residential natural gas meter from Northern State Power, now part of Xcel Energy. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — Natural gas customers of Xcel Energy in North Dakota will see their rates go up more than 10% on April 1. The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved an interim rate increase while a…
Joe Morrissette, director of the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget, speaks during a Budget Section meeting on March 18, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota state revenues remain on target for now amidst unpredictable oil prices, but budget officials urged caution. “There’s really a perfect example of North Dakota’s volatile…
North Dakota League of Cities Deputy Director and Attorney Stephanie Dassinger-Engebretson talks about how the new 3% cap on annual property tax increases is impacting North Dakota communities during a March 17, 2026, legislative committee meeting in Bismarck. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota can expect a key property tax relief program to…
CASSELTON, N.D. — Bunny’s hopping her way into the studio with hopes of a furever home for Easter as high as her very impressive vertical leap. She’s been sitting in foster now for more than 200 days, ever since she and a puppy were rescued from where someone abandoned them in a locked in a trailer in rural Barnes County….
(AP Photo/lan Walton)EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR)— The Minnesota Vikings are adding even more experience to their quarterback room. On Thursday, the team announced it has agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Carson Wentz, who returns to Minnesota after making five starts for the club last season. Reports say it is a 1-year deal. The move comes one week after the Vikings…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Perhaps the most famous alumnus of Minot State University made an appearance at the Fargo Theater Wednesday to debut his new movie. Josh Duhamel was greeted by a crowd of fans at the Fargo Film Festival. Duhamel directed and starred in “Preschool”, a comedy about two fathers locked in a battle to enroll their children in…
MINNESOTA (KVRR) — Three power and energy companies in Minnesota are looking to finalize comments for the second phase of the regional grid, the Maple River – Cuyuna transmission project. The project is one of 24 projects approved in December 2024. Construction would include an approximately 160-mile-long, single-circuit, 345-kilovolt transmission line on double-circuit-capable structures. With the construction of these projects,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — For over a week, Fargo Police have been faced with scrutiny after news of a Tennessee woman was held for nearly six months in jail for a crime she did not commit. “We just feel so bad that this happened for this lady. I mean this disrupted her life totally. And so there’s things that we…
