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Minot Man Charged With More Than 50 Felonies Pleads Not Guilty
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man facing more than 50 felony charges in connection with sexual offenses in three different cases has pleaded not guilty. Julian Monson was in court Thursday for the third case, in which investigators say he tried to solicit sex from an underage girl, and also sent her explicit videos and photos. In that case, he’s charged with attempted use of a minor in a sexual performance, luring minors by computer, and nine counts of promoting obscenity to minors. Monson will be back in court on September 11th for 41 additional felony charges related to the other two cases.
Wildlife expert weighs in on battle between buffalo and bison
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -With the Colorado Buffaloes and the North Dakota State Bison battling on the football field Thursday night, Adam Chalifoux caught up with wildlife expert, Sierra Schnellbach on Valley News Now. Sierra explained the key differences between buffaloes and bison.
Williston Economic WED Honored with Prestigious International AwardHonored with Prestigious International Award
Williston Economic Development (WED) has been recognized on the international stage, receiving the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This award, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in economic development initiatives, was granted to WED specifically for their innovative efforts during the 2024 Williston...
Ensuring Child Safety: Stop Signs Needed At This Bismarck School
School is officially in session for just about all of our area schools. Mandan started school yesterday and Bismarck Public Schools began last Wednesday. On my way to the gym daily, I drive by this school named Roosevelt Elementary. What is shocking to me is that there is an uncontrolled...
Peterson Farms Seed Tackles New Project
Ahead of its field days September 10-11 at Prosper, North Dakota, Peterson Farms Seed hosted a ‘Sneak-Peek Media Tour’ this past week. PFS owner Carl Peterson highlighted the company’s investment in research and innovation. Details were also offered about a major construction project happening in Kindred, North Dakota. “We’ve been involved in identity-preserved crops for quite a while,” said Peterson. “The industry is geared toward huge volumes of non-differentiated products such as crush plants, ethanol plants, and export trains. That creates a niche for somebody who wants something a little different like a high-oil soybean or high-fiber wheat. We know we’re very connected to the genetic people, we have good contacts with industry people and we can fill the middle.” The Kindred site will be a trans-loading facility to serve the IP market.
Labor Day Weekend Safety Starts Now in North Dakota
Here is one more reminder as Labor Day weekend kicks off. North Dakota residents are encouraged to prioritize safety in their celebrations. With increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is ramping up efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Starting Friday,...
A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage
This story originally appeared on North Dakota Monitor. Some mammoth bones have been gnawing at North Dakota State Geologist Ed Murphy for more than 35 years. Murphy on Tuesday described for the North Dakota Industrial Commission how he became aware of a find of mammoth bones in 1988. He updated the commission, which oversees the […]
Tribal communities left without staple foods; legislators demand solutions
Amid a monthslong food shortage affecting tribal food assistance programs, U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and thoroughly rectify the situation. “These shortages are a gross failure of program management and the USDA needs to promptly resolve this issue,” said Cramer in a statement to […]
Update: Biltmore Hotel, O’Kelly’s closing, building to be demolished
FARGO (KVRR) – A Fargo hotel and a neighboring bar & grill that’s been open for nearly 40 years will permanently close. The Biltmore Hotel & Suites and O’Kelly’s, at 3800 Main Ave. will close and the building will be razed. “As we reflect on the...
North Dakota Tornado Touches Down Near Steele, Damages Crops and Train Tracks
Sterling, ND – A tornado struck Steele, ND on Monday, damaging crops and train tracks just before Labor Day weekend. The EF-1 tornado touched down about one mile east of Steele at 7:53 p.m. and lasted for two minutes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Bismarck, the...
Labor Day Weekend Safety Starts Now in North Dakota
Here is one more reminder as Labor Day weekend kicks off. North Dakota residents are encouraged to prioritize safety in their celebrations. With increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is ramping up efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Starting Friday,...
Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" to get first screening Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. The original "Star Wars" film has been translated into more than 50 languages over the years,...
‘Wurst Case Scenario’ food truck finds new home in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - A local food truck in Minot called “Wurst Case Scenario” opened its doors as a sit-down restaurant for the first time earlier this month. Co-owner Tony Busch said the name is inspired by a Bob’s Burger reference. They describe their food as creative,...
Bicyclist hurt in early morning crash in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One person was hurt after a car versus bicycle crash early Friday morning. Fargo Police say the crash happened around 5:16 a.m. on Friday, August 30, at the intersection of 49th St. S. and 17th Ave. S. The bicyclist suffered injuries and was taken...
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