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City Of Horace Continues To Face Backlash Regarding Special Assessments

Battle Between City of Horace, Homeowners Continues

Flames were seemingly reignited by a Facebook post in a local community group earlier this week.

August 20, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – Disputes between homeowners and the city of Horace continue to erupt over special assessments that the homeowners say unfairly raise their mortgage prices. Back in April, a group of 15 banded together to sue the city over the issue. That case is still being litigated as of writing. Some involved with that particular case have worked…

Horace Homeowners Speak Out Against Special Assessments

Some who are suing the city say their mortgage payments have increased by as much as $1,800 a month.

April 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

The street in Horace that is the subject of the most recent increase in special assessments.HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) – “I thought it was a bank error at first,” said Horace homeowner Kendall Bonkowski. Unfortunately for her, there was no mistake. Her payment amount was indeed skyrocketing – increasing by a thousand dollars. It soon came to light that she wasn’t…

MN Gas Stations 7 1/2 Miles from the ND Border Exempt from Proposed Gas Tax Hike

That way, they can still compete with stations across the river

May 2, 2019

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MINNESOTA — A proposed gas tax hike in Minnesota would raise the price by 20 cents per gallon, which would be the fourth highest in the country. But that wouldn’t affect every city in the state. A law in Minnesota would allow gas stations seven and half miles from the North Dakota border to be exempt from the tax increase. That…

Young Walleye Population Booming on Lake Sakakawea

The department also cites a rebounding of the smelt population for another reason for the high numbers

January 1, 2018

KVRR Staff,

NORTH DAKOTA — Officials with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department say flooding from seven years ago is helping with the young walleye population on state lakes. The department says they’ve recorded the fourth-highest catch of the fish in Lake Sakakawea in a half-century. Lake Sakakawea reservoir is on the Missouri River and officials say because the flood changed…

Fargo Police: Crashes Increased in December

They reported there were 200 crashes in November

December 29, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Police are reporting car crashes are on the rise. On Facebook, the department stated more than 600 crashes occurred in the city limits in December, even with a few days remaining in the month. They reported there were 200 crashes in November. The department is urging drivers to be careful on the roads, especially during…

Deadline Coming for Minnesotans Signing Up for Individual Market Plan

The federal health care exchange program was only open for six weeks

December 18, 2017

TJ Nelson,

MINNESOTA — Minnesotans who buy health insurance on the individual market have until Wednesday to enroll if they want to be covered by January 1. MNsure will have extended hours at its call center and 24-hour online availability as the deadline approaches. The state set up a 10 week enrollment window after consulting with providers and health care advocates….

Gate City Bank Offering Program for Rising Property Taxes

Gate City Bank says they understand that increases to your mortgage can be difficult and are letting the public know that there are ways they can help

November 22, 2017

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FARGO, ND — Due to recent legislative changes in North Dakota, property taxes may rise significantly for some people in 2018. Gate City Bank says they understand that increases to your mortgage can be difficult. They are letting the public know that there are ways they can help. They are asking the community to request a free preliminary analysis from…

Make it to the Table: Practice Smart Driving this Holiday Weekend

When it comes to the biggest feast of the year, we can all be a little eager to get to the dinner table on time

November 21, 2017

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MOORHEAD, Minn. — The day before Thanksgiving is what many law enforcement agencies refer to as “Blackout Wednesday” due to an increase in drunk driving crashes. The four–day holiday period is considered by the Minnesota State Patrol as some of the busiest times to be on the road. “The night before Thanksgiving becomes a very big party night,” said Sgt….

North Dakota Seeing Increase in Deer Hunting Licenses

He says the prospects for hunting are decent all around this year

November 9, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota has issued 54,500 deer gun licenses in anticipation for the 2017 deer season. The state has seen an uptick in licenses since 2015 after sliding in 2007. Jeb Williams is the wildlife division chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. He says the prospects for hunting are decent all around this year….

North Dakota Boasts Highest Percentage of Millennials

The age of North Dakotans is younger than the national average and has been since 2009

October 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

NORTH DAKOTA — North Dakota has the highest “percentage” of millennials in the country. State Census Office manager Kevin Iverson says many millennials moved to the state in the early years of the oil boom and have stayed. The age of North Dakotans is younger than the national average and has been since 2009. Another result of a younger…