FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Due to ongoing dry vegetation and ongoing hot, dry, and windy weather conditions, Cass County has declared a fire emergency and enacted burn restrictions through November 30. “You can obviously still use controlled devices with grills, gas patio, fireplaces, things like that. This is only in effect for when we have a high danger,” said Cole…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Recent changes to the county’s pay scale and cost-of-living have raised concerns among Central Cass, Kindred, Maple Valley, Mapleton, and Northern Cass school districts. school districts. To address those concerns, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner motioned for a contract that the county outlined to reduce the financial burden. “We were trying to find a solution to…
Cranes work to position concrete panels at the site of the future Applied Digital data center near Harwood, North Dakota, on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) – Data center developer Applied Digital is investing $75 million in power system upgrades in eastern North Dakota as it looks to expand into the western part…
FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo’s police chief is defending his department’s investigation into a bank fraud case as city leaders prepare for a potential lawsuit from 50-year-old Angela Lipps, a Tennessee woman who spent nearly six months in jail after being mistakenly identified as a suspect. Police Chief Dave Zibolski said in an interview with KFGO News, the case was reviewed…
STANLEY TOWNSHIP, N.D. (KVRR) – Residents in Stanley Township, North Dakota, are voicing their opposition to a rezoning plan that could put a ready mix concrete plant near farms and houses. The lot in question, near exit 54 off I-29, is currently zoned for commercial use and features the LCM Precision Milling and Turning building. However, the landowner is allegedly…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A federal trial date has been set for October 2027 for former Cass County Deputy Darin Viken. Latisha Lenius claims Viken used his position of authority in the 24-7 sobriety program to sexually harass her. In court documents, she said there were multiple incidents of sexual intimidation, sexual abuse, and sexual assault by Viken between November…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Judge Wade Webb wants to remain on the bench. He has filed with North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office to run in the 2026 election for East Central Judicial District Judgeship. Webb was first appointed to the position which covers Cass, Traill and Steele Counties back in 2003 by then Gov. John Hoeven. He was first…
CASS and CLAY COUNTIES, N.D. and MN (KVRR) – A 39-year-old Moorhead man is in custody at the Clay County Jail after authorities say he led them on a pursuit that crossed the North Dakota – Minnesota border. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says the situation began just before 3 A.M. on February 14, when a deputy conducted a traffic…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Joshua Hite made his first appearance in the Cass County Courtroom in a video call from the Cass County Jail. Hite was arrested outside of his South Fargo apartment, charged with the murder of 25-year-old Isadora Wengel, tampering with physical evidence, and giving false information to law enforcement. According to Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Derek…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — A hot air balloon hitting a power line in rural Cass County is under investigation. A Cass County Sheriff’s Office deputy was sent out around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to the 4500 block of 135th Avenue SE. Cass County Electric Cooperative contacted authorities after one of its distribution lines was snapped. No one was hurt. The…
