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North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company

Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in response to an inquiry from KFGO News, confirmed there is an active investigation of Epic Companies, Berning and related parties. A spokesperson says…

Mayor of Minot, ND Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — Minot Mayor Tom Ross submitted his resignation Tuesday afternoon following an investigation into sexual harassment of City Attorney Stefanie Stalheim. A special City Council meeting was held to accept the findings of the two-month investigation. According to the investigation findings, Ross sent Stalheim a video of him masturbating. Ross claims he sent it by mistake and…

Nichole Rice On Trial in G.F. For Murder of Roommate, Anita Knutson, In Minot in 2007

The prosecution is still in the midst of calling witnesses in an attempt to prove Rice's guilt.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Nichole Rice stands accused of murdering her roommate, Anita Knutson, in a fit of rage in their apartment near Minot State University back in 2007. The trial has been moved to Grand Forks, where the prosecution focuses on eliminating other suspects, saying only Rice had the motive and the opportunity, while the defense tries to…

Luke Bryan Announced for North Dakota State Fair

The country music megastar is set to close the festival on July 26.

MINOT, N.D. – We’ve kept you updated on all the announced performers for the North Dakota State fair. The most recent confirmed attendee, though? He might just outshine each of the previous ones. Luke Bryan will be rocking out in Minot on July 26. Bryan is a five-time “Entertainer of the Year”, being awarded by both the Academy of Country…

Ten Commandments in ND Schools And Four Abortion & Reproductive Rights Bills Fail

North Dakota House ChamberBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill to require a display of the Ten Commandments in schools has failed in the North Dakota house with 38 voting in support and 53 against. The house also voted 77-16 against a bill to charge women who get abortions with murder. The so-called “Personhood Bill” would define a human being to…

Two More Performers Announced for North Dakota State Fair

They join Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll at the festivities in Minot.

MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota State Fair keeps rolling out the performance announcements. Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman were confirmed already, and now the number of artists on the bill has doubled. Ian Munsick will perform on July 19 and Sawyer Brown hits the stage on July 23. Munsick is a 31-year-old from Wyoming who has toured with industry…

UPDATE: Names Released in Rollover on Icy I-29 Near Buxton Claims Life of Minot Woman, Kenmare Man Injured

TRAILL CO., N.D. (KVRR) — A Minot woman is dead and a man from Kenmare is being treated at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo after a rollover on an icy I-29 in Traill County. Highway Patrol says the driver lost control and overturned throwing both people in the vehicle about three miles south of Buxton. The 39-year-old woman, Randi Rae…

First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020.

MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first official announcement for the performance schedule. That lucky artist is one Bailey Zimmerman. The 24 year old hails from Lousiville, Illinois. He began making waves with his original compositions on social media near the end…

Terry Ree of “Williams And Ree” Dead at 75

Comedy Duo Performed Together for Over 50 Years

Terry Ree (Facebook)A comic legend in these parts has died. Terry Ree, one half of the comedy-music duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday at 75. Bruce Williams announced his friend’s death on social media. The duo retired from touring this year after fifty years. They first met and started a band in 1968 at Black Hills State University in Spearfish,…