HORACE, N.D. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call coming from Horace at about 10:15 on the evening of November 29 regarding a man who had fired a gun and suffered an injury. Through an initial investigation, deputies learned the incident was caused by an unintentional discharge of a handgun, and the bullet struck the individual who…
near WING, N.D. – One man is dead after a single vehicle crash in Burleigh county in the evening on Thanksgiving. The North Dakota highway patrol says that a 2018 GMC Acadia was traveling southbound on Burleigh County Road 249th St. NE, south of Wing, at an unknown speed. The vehicle ran off the roadway into the west ditch, ramped…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Officials with Fargo Public Schools are looking for community feedback regarding a potential massive bond referendum. The cost of the proposed bond would be $350 million to pay for improvements outlined in a long-range facilities plan. That plan was developed over the course of the 2023-24 school year and was approved by the school board back…
A paint brush helps show the scale of nearby mammoth bones uncovered in September at a site in northwest North Dakota. (Courtesy of North Dakota Geological Survey)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A dig at a site believed to have mammoth bones shows it is worthy of further excavation, according to the North Dakota Geological Survey. Mammoth bones were first…
GRAND FORKS (KVRR) – University of North Dakota announced on Monday their decision to allow the contract of women’s soccer head coach, Chris Logan, to expire in December. On Logan’s personal X (formerly Twitter) account, he made references to an alleged Title IX complaint made by the soccer program minutes after the school’s decision. “I met with Bill Chaves, Liz Jarnigan,…
FARGO, N.D. – The Ramada by Wyndham Fargo clinked with activity as coin buyers, sellers, and general enthusiasts poured in to discuss a variety of wares. Items for sale included, of course, coins – but also other forms of currency, stamps, and commemorative tokens. Numismatists say their hobby is underrated, and that coins can have an artistic or historical value…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Operating hours at four ports of entry in North Dakota are being expanded. Starting January 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will operate Fortuna and Noonan from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Neche from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Walhalla from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., in coordination with Canada Border Services Agency. Sen. John…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While voters once again rejected adult recreational marijuana use, the organization behind the ballot measure still believes legalization is inevitable. While measure 5 didn’t pass, the gap between yes and no votes has narrowed since the last time a similar measure was on the ballot. Nearly 53% of the vote was against legal weed with 190,161…
Ryan YounggrenFARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Longtime Assistant Cass County State’s Attorney Ryan Younggren won his bid to be an East-Central North Dakota district judge. Younggren defeated Fargo attorney and District Court Referee Daniel Gast by a 64% to 35% margin. He will take the place of Judge John Irby, who is retiring after serving 22 years. Younggren has been with the…
FARGO, N.D. (Jeff Beach – North Dakota Monitor)More than half the votes by North Dakota voters were cast before Election Day, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. A news release from the office said 62.5% of eligible North Dakotans voted in the 2024 election in unofficial results. Of the 371,510 ballots cast, 182,012 — 49% — came on Election…
