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Gov. Armstrong Signs Bill Doing Away With Fargo’s Voter-Approved Voting System

April 16, 2025

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North Dakota Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong gestures during a meeting at the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dura)BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s governor signed a bill Wednesday to prohibit the unusual voting system used by his state’s largest city. The bill signed by Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong bans ranked-choice and approval voting. Ranked-choice voting, in which voters rank their preferred candidates,…

Tokio, North Dakota man pleads guilty in 3-year-old’s death

April 16, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

TOKIO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Tokio, North Dakota man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect and assault of a child with a dangerous weapon. Austin Lester, 29, is charged with the neglect and death of a three-year-old child on the Spirit Lake Reservation in August 2022. Lester’s co-defendant Krissy Hinsley was also charged with Involuntary Manslaughter…

Endangered Missing Person Alerts in Moorhead: One Missing, One Located

April 16, 2025

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Dade Badar, 16, MoorheadUPDATE: Police say Dade Badar was located and is safe. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Minnesota BCA has canceled one endangered missing person alert for Moorhead and has issued a new one. First they say 16-year-old Dade Badar was last seen on Monday. Badar is 5 foot 10, 160 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He was…

Former UND women’s soccer head coach suing university for retaliation, Whistleblower Act violation

April 16, 2025

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Chris LoganGRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – The former head coach of the University of North Dakota women’s soccer team has filed a federal lawsuit against the university, claiming it retaliated against him and violated the state’s Whistleblower Act. Chris Logan was the team’s head coach from December 2016 until last November when his contract was not renewed. According to the…

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill that could lead to state employees paying for health premiums

April 16, 2025

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Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, speaks during a committee hearing on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a bill that would allow the state to shift health insurance premium costs onto employees. Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Davison, R-Fargo, would change the state…

North Dakota Senate defeats bill that aimed to divest Legacy Fund from China

April 16, 2025

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Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, testifies against a bill that sought to authorize the State Investment Board to divest the Legacy Fund from Chinese investments. (Jeff Beach / North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday sank a bill that would have authorized the State Investment Board to divest from Legacy Fund holdings in companies…

Fargo Man Charged After Threatening To Burn Down His Apartment Building

April 15, 2025

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FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man is charged with attempted arson and terrorizing after threatening to burn down his apartment building. Police say 62-year-old Richard Wareham poured gasoline in the hallways and told residents he was going to burn down the building. Neighbors called police around 8 a.m. Sunday after smelling gasoline and seeing Wareham walking around with a handgun….

Governor Walz plans visit for Dilworth on Wednesday

April 15, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Gov. Tim Walz (D) MinnesotaDILWORTH, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz is traveling north Wednesday to check out the progress being made at the new Dilworth Fire Station. The project is being funded by the infrastructure bill the governor signed into law in 2023. He’ll be joined by Senator Rob Kupec, Dilworth Mayor Chad Olson and Dilworth Fire Chief Scott…

Enderlin Woman Accused of Attacking Boyfriend With Scissors And Knife While He Was Sleeping

April 15, 2025

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ENDERLIN, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — An Enderlin, North Dakota woman is charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times. Police say 47-year-old Amelia Garces then barricaded herself inside the home on Saturday morning. The victim, a 48-year-old man, was able to escape. He had several stab wounds to his head and shoulder and said Garces had been drinking…

The Toasted Frog in downtown Fargo is closing in June

April 15, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another restaurant announcing its closure. The Toasted Frog, located in downtown Fargo, will close for good at the end of June. One of the restaurant’s owners tells us the reason is a lifestyle change and wants more time with family. The restaurant recently won an award for its popular fried cheesy pickles. Fargo’s location opened in…