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North Dakota truck stop argues in federal court for lower debit card fees

A court case brought by the Corner Post truck stop near Watford City, N.D., over debit card processing fees could have national implications. (Photo by Nicole Morton/For the North Dakota Monitor)WATFORD CITY, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota truck stop wants a federal judge to find that the Federal Reserve Board violated the law by neglecting to crack…

Sandi Piatz Named New CEO of United Way of Cass-Clay

The local businesswoman and community figure has lived in Fargo with her family since 1998.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Sandi Piatz is a North Dakota native and has resided in Fargo with her family since before the turn of the century. She’s felt a deep connection to the area and has had ties to the United Way that stretch back many years, so when she was approached about the possibility of filling their vacant CEO…

‘Hazel’ Release Date Announced

The feature film about the heroic girl will have its premiere in September.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – There is now an official release date for a feature film about a legendary figure in North Dakota history. During a ferocious blizzard in 1920, 15-year-old Hazel Miner of Center, North Dakota died while keeping her two younger siblings warm and safe when they became trapped in the wilderness. “Hazel” is a film based on her…

Rollover crash near downtown Fargo

Rollover crash at the corner of 14th St. N. and 1st Ave. N. Wednesday, July 23, 2025.FARGO — A car ended up on it’s roof after a crash with another car near downtown Fargo. The crash happened near the corner of 14th Street and 1st Avenue North just before 4 o’clock this afternoon. According to police, the overturned car was…

Fargo officer describes fight with assault suspect downtown

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — On June 7th, Fargo Police officer Avery Jensen and two other officers were dispatched to the Roberts Commons Garage in reports of two men appearing to do narcotics. 37-year-old Joseph Manitowabi, seen in a now viral video, was caught on camera resisting officers. “Officer Winter, Officer Latasha Dean, and I we approached Mr. Manitowabi. We informed…

Gov. Walz invites Canadians to visit Minnesota during downturn in tourism

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz is extending an invitation to Canadians to visit Minnesota. He says “We want our Canadian neighbors to know they’re not just welcome here — they’re encouraged to visit and continue our long friendship.” Air and vehicle travel from Canada into the U.S. has dropped dramatically in recent months. Some attribute that to negative…

Body of missing Wisconsin grad student found in Mississippi River

Eliotte Heinz/La Crosse Police DepartmentLA CROSSE, Wis. (KVRR) — The body of a missing Wisconsin grad student is discovered in the Mississippi River. The La Crosse Police Department says that shortly before 10:30 this morning they were notified by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department that a body was found. Eliotte Heinz, 22,  has been missing since the early morning hours…