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Annual Midwest Energy Summit focuses on the future of energy

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year’s Midwest Energy Summit focused on the growing demand, rapid innovation, and shifting policy of how people work, live, and plan for the future. “Through your people, you have an opportunity to really grow your presence and credibility…Folks need to see you out there with them getting dirty,” said Caroline Hackerott. Caroline Hackerott is…

Grand Forks man wanted for possessing child sex abuse materials

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Grand Forks man accused of being in possession of child sex abuse materials. Juan Carrera is charged with five counts of possession of certain materials prohibited. Investigators say the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children was alerted by Verizon about files uploaded to cloud…

North Dakota governor establishes new council to identify ways to prevent homelessness

North Dakota State Capitol / BismarckBISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A new interagency council seeks to bring state leaders, service providers and other stakeholders together to work to end homelessness in North Dakota. Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced the 12-member council to be chaired by a member of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency that will work to develop strategies…

Ethics Commissioner does not have the support to keep serving, governor argues

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Sen. Kathy Hogan have a discussion during a meeting of the Ethics Commission Selection Committee on Nov. 19, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Ethics Commission member Murray Sagsveen no longer has the support to continue serving beyond his expired term, Gov. Kelly Armstrong argued Wednesday. The governor…

North Dakota officials monitor for bird flu during fall migration

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is monitoring sick and dead birds across the state after increasing reports from the public. A department wildlife veterinarian says Avian Influenza is likely the cause and has been confirmed through testing. Most of the reports in the last two weeks have been snow geese and other waterfowl that…

Initial appearance held For D’Angelo Hunt in the killing of his brother, Isaac Hunt, in 2024

D’Angelo HuntFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An initial appearance is held for D’Angelo Hunt in Grand Forks where he was appointed an attorney. Hunt faces federal charges of second degree murder for the death of his brother, 28-year-old Isaac Hunt in 2024 on Spirit Lake Reservation. Isaac went missing in March of that year and his remains were finally located during…

Co-worker chased around tavern in Grand Forks by man with a knife

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Grand Forks man faces several charges after chasing a co-worker around Denny’s Tavern with a knife, threatening to kill him. It happened just after midnight on Sunday. The victim told officers that he defended himself by shoving and punching Jerome Kadlec as he ran inside the bar. Officers later found Kadlec outside slumped over…