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Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads

Former North Dakota Rep. Brandon Prichard, R-Bismarck, attends a special session of the Legislature on Oct. 23, 2023. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A former North Dakota lawmaker is seeking to overturn a state law that makes it a crime to lie or make intentionally misleading statements in political ads. Brandon Prichard, who represented…

Federal judge orders full November SNAP payments

(CNN) — A federal judge in Rhode Island rules that the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November. US District Judge John McConnell said, “People have gone without for too long and not making payments to them for even another day is simply unacceptable.” Nearly 42 million Americans receive food stamps….

Cass County Sheriff’s Office reveals name of victim of deadly shooting in Horace

Cass County Sheriff’s Office holds a press conference on a fatal shooting that happened in Horace Wednesday. 11/06/25.FARGO (KVRR) — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on Thursday, sharing more details on a shooting that took place in Horace on Wednesday that left one woman dead. Sheriff Jesse Jahner identified the victim has been identified as 23-year-old…

Pet Connection: Meet Rick Astley

FARGO — Rick Astley came to 4 Luv of Dog shelter as a stray wandering the streets of the metro, and while not much is known about his past before this, it’s clear if you adopt Rick, he’s never going to give you up, and never going to let you down. That’s because Rick is an exceptionally affectionate little guy,…

Anchor Ingredients fire in Hatton, ND 100% contained, company assessing extent of the damage

Pics and video courtesy of Maria Louise/FacebookHATTON, N.D. (KVRR) — A grain elevator fire in Hatton, North Dakota is now 100 percent contained. The fire at Anchor Ingredients was reported around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday and around a dozen fire crews responded. At least two buildings filled with wheat were on fire and one had collapsed as of last night. The…

Naked man arrested after peeking through windows

Spencer Dietrich/Cass County JailFARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man is arrested for sitting naked on a family’s porch and peeking through windows. Fargo Police responded to a trespassing report at a home just after 2:30 a.m Wednesday. The homeowner said Spencer Dietrich, was clothed when he arrived, but undressed and was sitting naked on the porch, peeking inside. Two…

EPA puts coal waste regulation into North Dakota’s hands

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, left, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol next to Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Nov. 5, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee…

High risk sex offender registers address in Grand Forks

KEITH ANDREW SIRACUSA. Image from North Dakota Sex Offender RegistryGRAND FORKS, N.D. — The Grand Forks Police Department is notifying the public of a high risk sex offender. Keith Siracusa now lives at 1712 Continental Drive in Apartment 101 in Grand Forks. Siracusa was put on the sex offender registry after being convicted of one count of attempted criminal sexual…

12 fire departments battle blaze at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, ND

Pics and video courtesy of Maria Louise/FacebookHATTON, N.D. (KVRR) – Numerous fire crews were called to a large fire Wednesday at Anchor Ingredients in Hatton, North Dakota. Traill County Assistant Emergency Manager Ben Gates tells KVRR Local News that the fire was reported around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday. At least two buildings close to each other burned, one of them collapsed….

UPDATE: woman killed by gunshot, Horace man arrested and is in Cass County Jail

UPDATE: Authorities have arrested 21-year-old Derrick Lobbo, of Horace. He is charged with Reckless Endangerment, Child Neglect, Warrant for Driving Under Suspension and Warrant for Possession of Marijuana. The victim died from a gunshot wound. Her name is not being released at this time. HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Shortly before 8:00 am Wednesday morning, Cass County Sheriff Deputies responded to…