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Tokio, North Dakota man pleads guilty in 3-year-old’s death

TOKIO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Tokio, North Dakota man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect and assault of a child with a dangerous weapon. Austin Lester, 29,  is charged with the neglect and death of a three-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation in August 2022. Lester’s co-defendant Krissy Hinsley was also charged with Involuntary Manslaughter…

Former UND women’s soccer head coach suing university for retaliation, Whistleblower Act violation

Chris LoganGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The former head coach of the University of North Dakota women’s soccer team has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, claiming it retaliated against him and violated the state’s Whistleblower Act. Chris Logan was the team’s head coach from December 2016 until last November when his contract was not renewed. According to the…

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill that could lead to state employees paying for health premiums

Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, speaks during a committee hearing on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a bill that would allow the state to shift health insurance premium costs onto employees. Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Davison, R-Fargo, would change the state…

North Dakota Senate defeats bill that aimed to divest Legacy Fund from China

Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, testifies against a bill that sought to authorize the State Investment Board to divest the Legacy Fund from Chinese investments. (Jeff Beach / North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday sank a bill that would have authorized the State Investment Board to divest from Legacy Fund holdings in companies…

Fargo Man Charged After Threatening To Burn Down His Apartment Building

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man is charged with attempted arson and terrorizing after threatening to burn down his apartment building. Police say 62-year-old Richard Wareham poured gasoline in the hallways and told residents he was going to burn down the building. Neighbors called police around 8 a.m. Sunday after smelling gasoline and seeing Wareham walking around with a handgun….

Enderlin Woman Accused of Attacking Boyfriend With Scissors And Knife While He Was Sleeping

ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Enderlin, North Dakota woman is charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times. Police say 47-year-old Amelia Garces then barricaded herself inside the home on Saturday morning. The victim, a 48-year-old man, was able to escape. He had several stab wounds to his head and shoulder and said Garces had been drinking…