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Rep. Fedorchak announces tele-town hall March 25

U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak speaks in the North Dakota Senate chamber on Feb. 18, 2025, as Lt. Gov Michelle Strinden presides over the session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak announced she will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. The tele-town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Tuesday. Participants…

Bill seeks to strengthen North Dakota law against false political ads

Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, introduces a floor amendment on false political advertisements on March 19, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —A bill that expands North Dakota law against false political advertisements via social media, text messages or phone calls passed the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 1204, sponsored by Rep. Mike Schatz, R-New England, passed on…

Nichole Rice On Trial in G.F. For Murder of Roommate, Anita Knutson, In Minot in 2007

The prosecution is still in the midst of calling witnesses in an attempt to prove Rice's guilt.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Nichole Rice stands accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University back in 2007. The trial has been moved to Grand Forks, where the prosecution focuses on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity, while the defense tries to…

President Trump signs executive order aimed at eliminating Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling is most likely impossible without an act of Congress, which…

Recall Effort Underway Against Valley City Mayor and Commissioners, Mayor Responds

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA 8pm UPDATE) — A recall effort is underway in Valley City to remove the mayor and all current city commissioners. The group behind the recall cites concerns over recent city projects and financial mismanagement. They say city leaders are pushing projects that taxpayers do not want and refuse to put the new Public Works Service Center…

North Dakota Business Women Are Spotlighted By Greater North Dakota Chamber

FARGO (KVRR) — Greater North Dakota Chamber has released its third annual lists of “Women You Need Know” and “Women to Watch” in North Dakota business. The professionals are leaders in their fields, driving innovation, shaping industries, and making a lasting impact according to the chamber. The women are selected from various industries throughout the state. Each year the list…

City of Moorhead Celebrates New Milestone For Construction of ‘The Loop’

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A historic moment has taken place in the center of Moorhead. Bringing together the city for its construction of a new community center and public library. “It’s putting that final piece of the structural puzzle together and people can really start to visualize what that’s going to look like,” said Mayor Shelly Carlson, Moorhead. The construction…

Like Totally 80’s: Moorhead Ice Show returns this weekend

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A trip back to the 80’s for local ice skaters. This weekend is the annual Moorhead Ice Show. Skaters of all ages will show off their hard work from the year at three shows throughout the weekend. This year’s theme: Like Totally 80’s. The show will also welcome 3-Time National Championship Participants, Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton…

Convention Center Project Committee To Tour Regional Convention Centers

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Convention Center Project Committee is leaving Fargo City Hall and heading out of town. A two-day trip is planned for Monday and Tuesday to tour River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud and Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The group is tasked with developing a new convention center in Fargo after voters approved an increase…