North Dakota News

Partial Government Shutdown Causes Security Headaches at Certain Airports

Hector International hasn't seen any impacts to its TSA operations - but connecting hubs like Minneapolis and Chicago haven't been as lucky.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Homeland Security shutdown has hit Transportation Security Administration workers hard – with DHS stating that at least 450 officers have outright quit, while many more call out of work due to lack of payment. As a smaller regional airport, Hector International hasn’t exactly felt that pinch, but those looking to fly to Fargo from hubs…

“Roommate” Set to Debut at Fargo Theatre on May 1

The local production bills itself as a romantic thriller - and admission to the screening will be free.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A locally filmed feature-length movie is set to make its debut at the Fargo Theatre on May 1st. “Roommate” is described as a romantic thriller about a teen who is caught in a disaster while attending a CDC summer camp. Director Jessica Hayes calls it a mix between the 1986 movie SpaceCamp and the 2011 movie…

Fargo School Board Member announces her bid for Fargo City Commission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo Public School Board member announces her bid for Fargo City Commission. Nikkie Gullickson is in her second term on the school board. She says her priorities for the city include working toward a fiscally responsible budget, supporting a vibrant business community, and engaging with people. Gullickson is a licensed insurance agent and has worked…

Moorhead man appears in court after being charged with having sex with 15-year-old

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man makes his initial court appearance for third degree criminal sexual conduct. 58-year-old Christopher D’Angelo is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl at his home in Moorhead last November. Court records show he met the girl outside of a liquor store in downtown Fargo and she asked if she could stay with…

Fargo woman indicted for allegedly stealing over $1 million from property management business

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo woman is accused of stealing over $1 million from ASA Property Management over six years. 59-year-old Cherie Sager has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Sager is charged with three counts of bank fraud and one count of access device fraud. Court records show Sager worked for the company since its inception in…

Storage options for waste key as North Dakota lawmakers study nuclear energy

The Prairie Island Nuclear Plant is near Red Wing, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Xcel Energy)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Nuclear energy is at least a decade away from coming to North Dakota, but the lawmakers studying its feasibility are already researching potential storage options for radioactive waste. While North Dakota has no nuclear power plants, the U.S. Air Force…

NDSU, Minot State shoring up shaky bookkeeping at Dickinson, Bottineau

David Krebsbach, deputy commissioner and chief financial officer for the North Dakota University System, speaks March 24, 2026, to a legislative committee about shared financial services. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota State University and Minot State University are helping two smaller colleges balance their books as the state University System looks to…

Software consulting business owner is running for Fargo Park Board

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo entrepreneur and owner of a software consulting business is running for Fargo Park Board. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Tyler Sand said he will focus on accessibility, community-driven decision making, and thoughtful planning to support Fargo’s growing park system. “Fargo has built a strong parks system, and I’m grateful for the work that…