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MHA Nation charts path to self-sufficiency by leveraging natural gas, data centers

Mark Fox, chairman of the MHA Nation, speaks during the 2026 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation is charting its energy future to focus on natural gas and data centers, with a long-term goal of eliminating dependence on the…

Dems, secretary of state disagree on process to replace candidate after lawmaker’s death

Rep. Liz Conmy, from left, candidate Anastassiya Andrianova and Sen. Tim Mathern pose for a photo in February 2026 after being endorsed by the Democratic-NPL Party in District 11. (Photo courtesy of the Dem-NPL Party)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — The Democratic-NPL Party holds all three seats in a south Fargo legislative district but may only have two candidates on the…

Army Corps grants final approval for Dakota Access Pipeline, 9 years after oil began flowing

Lake Oahe just outside of Fort Yates on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Reservation is pictured on October 9, 2024. The Dakota Access Pipeline crosses underneath the reservoir just north of the reservation. (Photo Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A federal agency officially granted the Dakota Access Pipeline a permit to cross under the Missouri River’s…

Former Anoka County sheriff named U.S. Marshal for Minnesota

James StuartWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for Minnesota. Stuart will replace Eddie Frizell. The Marshals Service is responsible for protecting the federal judges, transporting prisoners, and tracking federal fugitives. Stuart most recently served as Executive Director of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association following nearly 30 years with the…

Minot man charged with embezzling $1.5M from his employer

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – A Minot man is accused of stealing $1.5 million from his employer. Minot Police say officers arrested 49-year-old Patrick McCarty at his home Wednesday. Police began investigating after the Minot branch manager for Wilbur-Ellis, an agribusiness based in Denver, contacted them about the theft. The company discovered discrepancies in two invoices from PM Trucking. Investigators determined…

Man accused of shooting at firefighting plane says he thought he was shooting at crows

Daniel Pettit (Photo / St. Louis County Jail)HIBBING, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – A man accused of shooting at a plane helping to put out a wildfire near Orr in northeastern Minnesota claims he was crow hunting and was not intentionally shooting at planes. Daniel Pettit, 48, is charged with reckless endangerment, recklessly firing a gun and felony criminal damage to property….

High risk sex offender registers residence in Fargo

Calvin Andrew Payne, 34. Courtesy Fargo Police Department.FARGO — The Fargo Police Department is notifying the public that a registered sex offender has registered his address with the city. Calvin Andrew Payne, 34, registered his address as 123 15th Street N. in Fargo. Payne was assessed as a high risk offender by the North Dakota Sex Offender Risk Assessment Committee….

Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team arrests man wanted on multiple felony charges

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Regional SWAT Team carried out a high-risk search warrant and arrest in the 1100 block of 55th Street North in Grand Forks. They took 27-year-old Randy Bolden into custody around 5:30 p.m. without incident. Bolden was wanted on multiple felony charges. Altru Ambulance Service, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Regional UAS Team, Regional…

United Way of Cass-Clay Mobilizes Community for Day of Action

The focus of the entire day is getting as many volunteers working on beneficial, hands-on projects as possible.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The “action” in the United Way Day of Action is pretty self-explanatory. “It’s about connecting nonprofits, our neighbors, businesses, and volunteers,” said Eric Piela, Senior Director of Marketing for United Way of Cass-Clay. ” to take all the compassion that’s in this community and transform it into meaningful action through hands-on projects.” The United Way of…