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Lawmakers to propose Legacy Fund Transparency Act

From left, state Reps. Bernie Satrom and Mitch Ostlie and state Sen. Cole Conley, all Republicans of Jamestown. (Photos provided by the Legislative Assembly)BISMARCK, N.D. (Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) Three Republican lawmakers from District 12 plan to bring legislation during the 2025 legislation session to require the state to publish all investments of Legacy Fund money online. The…

2 Hurt in 3-Vehicle Crash

MILNOR, N.D. — Two people are seriously hurt, one with Life-threatening injuries, after a three-vehicle crash in Sargent County, North Dakota Sunday night. The Highway Patrol says the crash happened seven miles east of Milnor, shortly before 8 p.m. A Toyota Avalon and a GMC Terrain were eastbound on Highway 13 when a Nissan Altima coming the other way pulled…

What to know before you head to the polls in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With just over a fortnight before election day, voters across the state of North Dakota are preparing to cast their votes. North Dakota is the only state in the country where voters do not have to register before they cast their vote in elections. However there are still some rules that voters should be aware of…

“Goth Market” offers spooky pieces from local artists

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As Halloween approaches, people came out to support local artists offering up some spooky pieces. Parachigo and Lunatique Boutique partnered to put on their “Goth Market” in downtown Fargo Sunday, offering up a haunting atmosphere to accompany the artists’ ghostly works. They had paintings featuring horror icons, custom jewelry and even tarot card readings on offer….

Fargo homicide suspect Leo Dartoe arrested in Atlanta

Leo DartoeATLANTA (KVRR) — Fargo homicide suspect Leo Dartoe has been arrested. Dartoe was taken into custody in Atlanta Friday by the U.S. Marshals task force and the Atlanta Police Department. He remains in custody in Atlanta, awaiting extradition to North Dakota. Dartoe was wanted in the killing of Sampson Bleh in Fargo on August 23rd. Dartoe fled the scene…

Property tax measure fundraising dwarfed by that of opponents

Andrea Pfennig, government affairs director for Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce, speaks during an event announcing the formation of Keep It Local, a coalition opposing a ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes in North Dakota, at Jaycee Centennial Park in Bismarck on June 20, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor) — Rick…