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Bill seeks to strengthen North Dakota law against false political ads

March 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Sean Cleary, R-Bismarck, introduces a floor amendment on false political advertisements on March 19, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —A bill that expands North Dakota law against false political advertisements via social media, text messages or phone calls passed the Senate on Wednesday. House Bill 1204, sponsored by Rep. Mike Schatz, R-New England, passed on…

EV charger fire in Scheels All Sports parking lot considered suspicious

March 21, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO-AP) – Firefighters were called to an electrical box fire in the parking lot at Scheels All Sports on 45th Street S. around 3:15 a.m. Friday. “When we arrived, we actually found fire in the wood chips around the EV chargers in the southeast corner of the parking lot,” Battalion Chief Joe Mangin said. “The fire, right now, is…

Nichole Rice On Trial in G.F. For Murder of Roommate, Anita Knutson, In Minot in 2007

The prosecution is still in the midst of calling witnesses in an attempt to prove Rice's guilt.

March 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Nichole Rice stands accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University back in 2007. The trial has been moved to Grand Forks, where the prosecution focuses on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity, while the defense tries to…

Recall Effort Underway Against Valley City Mayor and Commissioners, Mayor Responds

March 20, 2025

KVRR Staff,

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR/NEWSDAKOTA 8pm UPDATE) — A recall effort is underway in Valley City to remove the mayor and all current city commissioners. The group behind the recall cites concerns over recent city projects and financial mismanagement. They say city leaders are pushing projects that taxpayers do not want and refuse to put the new Public Works Service Center…

North Dakota Business Women Are Spotlighted By Greater North Dakota Chamber

March 20, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO (KVRR) — Greater North Dakota Chamber has released its third annual lists of “Women You Need Know” and “Women to Watch” in North Dakota business. The professionals are leaders in their fields, driving innovation, shaping industries, and making a lasting impact according to the chamber. The women are selected from various industries throughout the state. Each year the list…

Convention Center Project Committee To Tour Regional Convention Centers

March 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Convention Center Project Committee is leaving Fargo City Hall and heading out of town. A two-day trip is planned for Monday and Tuesday to tour River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud and Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. The group is tasked with developing a new convention center in Fargo after voters approved an increase…

Former Longtime Fargo Housing Authority Director Dies at 76

March 20, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The man who led Fargo Housing Authority for decades has died. Lynn Fundingsland died Tuesday at the age of 76. The Minot native was a Vietnam veteran and earned a masters degree from NDSU in community planning. He used that knowledge to direct public housing and redevelopment authorities in Becker County and then in Fargo. He…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Reba

March 20, 2025

Emily Welker,

CASSELTON, N.D. — Reba the little boxer/lab mix was born about nine months ago somewhere in the Fertile, Minnesota area, and she’s already as smart, sweet and accomplished as her country-music namesake. She comes to us from Smiley’s Rescue courtesy of volunteer Crystal Aakre, who’s had a lot of success in her work with area shelter dogs in getting them…

LIVE: Local Film to Premier at Fargo Film Festival

March 20, 2025

Alex Bertsch,

The Fargo Film Festival is in full swing, and today featured the premier of a new short film from a local artist. “In The Trees” is Craig Roath’s first foray behind the camera, but he has been a staple of the local film scene for years, acting in projects for many filmmakers and students in the community. Roath says the…

Feds say former state lawmaker has history of exploiting vulnerable boys

Grand Forks Republican Ray Holmberg will be sentenced March 26 in Fargo.

March 20, 2025

Jim Monk,

Ray HolmbergFARGO (KVRR) – Federal prosecutors say a former North Dakota state senator who pleaded guilty to traveling overseas with the intent of having sex with minors has a history of using his power to exploit vulnerable boys. Ray Holmberg will be sentenced March 26 in Fargo. According to a sentencing memorandum filed by Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl, the…