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Two Mexican nationals arrested in Stanley, ND indicted on child porn charges

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Two Mexican nationals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Fargo for the attempted production, receipt, transportation, and possession of child sexual abuse material. 26-year-old Lidio Santiz Julian and 21-year-old Hugo Lopez Diaz are charged with multiple child exploitation offenses. Their arrests came following a months-long investigation conducted by Department of Homeland Security–Homeland Security Investigations…

Minnesota State Senator Proposes Assault Weapon Ban, Restrictions on Current Owners

The legislation would essentially "grandfather in" those who currently own such firearms - but that ownership comes with a lot of supervision.

ST. PAUL, MN (KVRR) – State Senator Matt Klein has been representing the 53rd District since 2017 – and he’s been speaking out about gun violence pretty much from the start. “30,000 people in America every year die of gun violence. It’s clearly a health problem that we are not addressing with the seriousness that we should,” he said in…

Native American Health Symposium at Concordia

Event organizers say their panel discussion is intended to strengthen relationships with healthcare providers and educate the community about health struggles endemic to native populations.

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – Concordia College is using their platform as an institution to help shine a light on health issues within the Native American community. The college hosted a Native American Health Symposium from 6 to 8 P.M. on March 11 in the Knutson Campus Center. The event featured a panel comprised of prominent Indigenous people in the community,…

League of Women Voters ND President shares concern over bill that would require more identification for voters

NORTH DAKOTA (KVRR) — Local activists are raising concerns about the Save America Act moving through Congress. The bill introduces a ruling that would require all voters to present proof of citizenship, such as a passport or a driver’s license paired with a birth certificate, adoption paperwork, or a certificate of naturalization. Many who have changed their names would also…

Fargo Police Chief announces retirement after serving Fargo for more than five years

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — “I just want to really thank our community for all their support. Their partnership and collaboration. And it was certainly an excellent opportunity to serve as chief here in Fargo. It’s been very much an honor and a privilege,” said Dave Zibolski, Fargo Police Chief. Zibolski announced his retirement early this week after serving the Fargo…

Meet Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s new hire: K9 Bo

POLK CO., Minn. (KVRR) — K9 Bo reporting for duty at Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The 14-month German Shepherd from Germany was donated by Mark “Mac” McDonough. K9 Bo’s handler is Deputy Titan Engen and they will be training at the McDonough K-9 School in handler protection, building searches, evidence searches, tracking for suspects and or lost persons, suspect apprehension,…

Plymouth police ask public for information on missing man

Cameron Macon, 24, was last seen by his mother on March 9.UPDATE: Cameron has been found safe. Authorities have canceled the missing person alert, and thank all those who searched.   ORIGINAL: PLYMOUTH, Minn. — The Plymouth Police Department is seeking assistance locating Cameron Macon, age 24. Cameron was last seen by his mother at 10:00 p.m., March 9, and…

North Dakota task force eyes dissolving dozens of state boards

Secretary of State Michael Howe, chair of the North Dakota Boards and Commissions Task Force, speaks during a task force meeting on March 9, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Of the more than 170 state boards and commissions overseen by the North Dakota Governor’s Office, dozens could be dissolved or merged together in…

Big lottery prizes are won across North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — There are some big lottery winners across North Dakota. Someone in Bottineau bought a Powerball ticket online and it is now worth $150,000 after the Monday, March 9, draw. The player has yet to claim the prize. Four lucky people have won the 2by2 jackpot and each ticket is worth $22,000. The winning tickets were sold…