North Dakota News

Ballot measure discussion prompts criticism of lawmaker ‘power grab’

Former Democratic-NPL state lawmaker Tracy Potter speaks next to Dustin Gawrylow, left, managing director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network, and Scott Skokos, center, executive director of the Dakota Resource Council, at the Kennedy Center in Bismarck on Feb. 2, 2026, about the ballot measure process in North Dakota. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) —…

9th Annual 2026 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo held in West Fargo

The 2026 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo in West Fargo.WEST FARGO, N.D. — The ninth annual Northern Corn and Soybean brings together farmers and leading experts to discuss issues and the future of corn and soybean farming. The expo took place at the Butler Machinery Arena in West Fargo. Speakers on markets, economic outlooks, weather and railroad updates and others…

Charge against former Fargo swim coach dropped after victim and family refused to cooperate

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A gross sexual imposition charge against former private swim coach Ronald Hehn, Jr. has been dropped and the trial canceled. Hehn had been accused of massaging a 15-year-old girl’s legs and private areas after a private swim lesson last February at his Fargo apartment complex. The alleged 20-minute incident was captured on security camera footage. On…

North Dakota State University welcomes new Interim President Rick Berg

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — NDSU President David Cook introduces the newly named Interim President Rick Berg on campus. Berg is a graduate of NDSU and a former one-term Republican U.S. House Representative for North Dakota. His background is in real estate. Berg says his goals as interim president will be to work with legislative leaders and prepare for the next…

Concert Series: Tim McGraw heads to Target Field, Jo Koy brings the laughs to Fargo Theatre

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Jo Koy will bring his “Just Being Koy Tour” to Fargo Theatre on Sunday, April 19. He consistently ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing stand-up comedians according to Pollstar and Billboard. Reserved seating starts at $67 plus fees. A special online presale runs from 9 a.m. Wednesday through 10 p.m. Thursday. Regular ticket sales begin at…

North Dakota Supreme Court agrees to hear term limits case

e North Dakota Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Dec. 18, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Martin/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Supreme Court has decided to hear a lawsuit over a ballot measure that would change voter-approved legislative term limits. The suit, filed in late January, alleges that the Legislature violated the state constitution when…

Deutsch, Dawson announce re-election campaign

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo Park Board commissioners Joe Deutsch and Vicki Dawson are running for re-election. Deutsch was first elected to the board in 2006. Dawson was first elected in 2018. Deutsch and Dawson say during their tenure, Fargo has seen significant progress in both facilities and long-term planning. They point to the completion of the Fargo Parks Sports Center…

Design for 12th Avenue North bridge approved by Fargo City Commission

Current bridge between Fargo and Moorhead at 12th Avenue North. Courtesy: KFGOFARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – The City of Fargo is moving forward with a new design for a bridge on the northside that connects 12th Avenue North in Fargo and 15th Avenue North in Moorhead. Fargo City Commissioners voted unanimously on Feb. 2 to move ahead with the project. Jeremy Gordon is…