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More financial reporting proposed for North Dakota elected officials

North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe, shown here with the State Canvassing Board on Nov. 20, 2024, is working with the Ethics Commission on financial reporting rules for elected officials. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota secretary of state is working with the Ethics Commission to propose changes to financial disclosure rules for…

Legacy Fund, other state investments to be under new leadership next year

Jan Murtha, executive director for the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office, speaks during a meeting of the Employee Benefits Programs Committee on Oct. 31, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A key person involved with overseeing the Legacy Fund announced her resignation Friday. Jan Murtha, executive director of the state Retirement and Investment Office, announced…

2 hurt in chain reaction crash west of Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – Two people were hurt in a crash two miles west of Mapleton that included three semis and an SUV Sunday night. It happened around 11:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 94. The Highway Patrol says a semi lost control on the ice and jackknifed. The truck went into the median with the trailer in…

Christkindlmarkt Wraps Up First Weekend

The downtown festival will be back for the last days of November.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Though Thanksgiving hasn’t yet taken place, many just can’t wait to get into that Yuletide spirit. Helping them do so is Christkindlmarkt – the event put on by Folkways featuring a bevy of holiday fun. Activities include pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the outdoor winter wonderland, and live musical performances. If you missed out this…

Support for Family of Jaelyn Walker

The 14-year-old was murdered in Gooseberry Park just over three months ago.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — There was an embarrassment of riches on display at the American Legion in Moorhead on November 24th. Autographed jerseys from the likes of Harrison Smith of the Minnesota Vikings. An entire wall of gift cards up for sale. Home cooked and baked delicacies – all for a suggested donation rather than a fixed price. The only…

New Town Man Jailed in Jamestown After Assaulting Officers During Traffic Stop Near Medina

MEDINA, N.D. (KVRR) — A man is jailed in Jamestown after assaulting a trooper and county deputy on I-94 east of Medina, North Dakota Saturday afternoon. The trooper responded to a report of a reckless driver around 1:30 p.m. 37-year-old Angelo White of New Town resisted arrest and began fighting with the trooper who then called for backup. A Foster…

Suspect Suspected Of Taking Own Life After Domestic Assault and Shooting Saturday in Fargo

(UPDATE 11.26.24 @ 4:55 P.M.) Fargo Police Department is identifying 30-year-old Fargo resident Mesud Heco as the deceased individual. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Two people were injured and a suspect is dead after a domestic assault early Saturday in Fargo. Police were called to the 5500 block of 36th Street South around 2:20 a.m. The suspect chased the assault victim…

Man Reported Missing Saturday Found Submerged in Water Near Harwood

CASS CO., N.D. (KVRR) — The body of a man reported missing Saturday in rural Harwood was recovered by authorities around 9:30 this morning. Cass County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Arthur Crissler was last seen in the Lake Shure subdivision. Deputies conducted a wide search Saturday night using drones and a K-9 and remained in the area overnight. This morning,…

Suspect Who Trigged Shelter-In-Place in North Fargo Is Arrested for Terrorizing

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A shelter-in-place was issued in north Fargo early this morning after reports of a man terrorizing people with a gun. Police say 43-year-old Nearia Gibson of Fargo allegedly threatened two people with a handgun around 3:45 a.m. in the 1800 block of 3rd Street North. The victims left the area and officers tried making contact with…

Fargo Brewing Company Bids Farewell

The outfit filed for bankruptcy in April, then announced in October they wouldn't be able to go on.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The party on University Drive kicked off in the old taproom – the entrance currently marked EMPLOYEES ONLY – where Fargo Brewing Company’s journey began back in 2010. Loyal customers turned up to celebrate the fun times, wishing they would have lasted just a bit longer. “It’s been a great place to come to, it’s always…