FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A former Governor of North Dakota gave an address today regarding the state of democracy in the United States and how ordinary people can bring back common civility. Ed Schafer spoke via Zoom in an event titled “Restoring Neighborliness: Democracy, Community & Ethics” that began at noon on January 15. The lecture was sponsored by The…
Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, asks a question during a Dec. 10, 2026, legislative committee meeting. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK (North Dakota Monitor) — Two state lawmakers have raised concerns to the State Investment Board that the $1.3 million in bonuses slated to go to the Retirement and Investment Office employees may be a violation of state law. Sen….
FARGO — A lot of people get stressed out over their wrinkles. But if you’re the kind of person who knows wrinkles, and jowls, and forehead lines all give someone great character, you’re in luck, because Delaney is up for adoption. She’s a pretty girl who came in to Homeward Animal Shelter by way of the pound, and they think…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik has announced that she is running for a second term. In a social media post, Hegvik says the job has been more challenging and rewarding than she ever could have imagined, but there is still much work to be done. She says the first step is getting on the ballot…
Scott DiamondFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Scott Diamond to take the place of Nick Chase as a judge in the East Central Judicial District chambered in Fargo. Diamond is a former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee. He also served five years as a city prosecutor in Fargo from 2008 to 2013 and as an alternate municipal…
N.D. Attorney General Drew WrigleyBISMARCK — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued an opinion on Thursday about whether the Williston Basin School District #7 violated the law by failing to provide records. According to the attorney’s office, the request came from a Nicole Johnson, who was asking for bid documents for the Innovation Academy renovation project that had been…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – North Dakota Democratic State Rep. Liz Conmy will run for a second term. Conmy represents District 11 in south Fargo. “Our south Fargo community is diverse, with needs in education, housing, childcare and healthcare,” Conmy said in a statement. “I will continue to focus on the issues relevant to my district, and work with all members of…
FARGO — Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan announced on Thursday, Jan. 15, that she will be retiring from the North Dakota Legislature at the end of her current term. Hogan was first appointed to represent Fargo’s District 21 in the state House of Representatives in 2009 and was elected to the position the following year. She served in the House…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – One of two teens charged in an attempted murder case in Grand Forks has been sentenced. Mason Allery was charged as an adult and is sentenced to serve 10 years. The sentencing order notes he must complete and obtain a high school diploma before his release. He was convicted on five counts of attempted murder,…
Isadora Wengel, Fargo PoliceFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police are continuing to ask for help in the search for a missing West Fargo woman. Isadora Wengel, 25, was last seen by her father on December 31 near the 900 block of 3 1/2 Avenue East in West Fargo. She is 5’3″, approximately 175 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes….
