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Tesla sues North Dakota as it seeks to open car dealerships in state

A Tesla is parked in downtown Bismarck on April 13, 2026. Tesla is suing the state of North Dakota over a law that the Department of Transportation cited to reject the company’s application to open a pair of dealerships in the state. (Photo by Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The largest manufacturer of electric vehicles in…

Chipotle Mexican Grill to open a new location this week in Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its newest location on Friday in Fergus Falls. The fast casual restaurant chain is known for making bowls, tacos and burritos right in front of the customer. The Fergus Falls location on Western Avenue will also feature a drive-thru pick-up lane so you can grab that digital order without leaving…

ND Ethics Commission public meeting to be held at West Fargo Fire Department

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Ethics Commission is getting out of its dingy office setting in Bismarck to hold a public meeting in West Fargo. The stop is part of the commission’s commitment to accessibility and public engagement. They are hitting the road on Friday, April 24 for a 9 a.m. meeting in the public space at West Fargo…

Fargo police chief selection will not be immediate, but the process will be expedited

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A motion by City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg to make Interim Police Chief Travis Stefonowicz the permanent chief, failed due to a lack of a second but in the end the process was expedited. Turnberg wanted the chief of police job posted on Tuesday, closed on Friday and then voted on at the April 27 commission meeting….

Body of missing Barnes County man missing since last Thursday found in remote area

Courtesy: Barnes County Sheriff’s OfficeBARNES CO., N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA) — The body of a man missing in Barnes County since last Thursday has been found in a remote area. Sheriff Randy McClaflin said Mark Korf didn’t return home last week after cutting wood at a rural location in Barnes County. Searches were conducted over the weekend. McClaflin says Korf’s body was…

Oklahoma woman accused of impersonating Alexandria business to try and steal $1.7 million from Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KVRR) — A Tulsa, Oklahoma woman is accused of trying to steal $1.7 million from the City of Wahpeton through an electronic transfer. Court documents show Kim Elliot posed as Nancy Knight with Central Specialties of Alexandria. Wahpeton’s finance director was familiar with the company since the city had a street project with them totaling over $1.7 million….