Task Force Works To Consolidate State Boards
(Bismarck, ND) — A task force is working to consolidate more than 170 state boards and commissions. The Boards and Commissions Task Force was formed during the 2025 legislative session to find ways to merge or outright
Beulah Employees Linked To State Gambling Investigation Reinstated
(Beulah, ND) — Two employees put on leave for ties to a gambling investigation are back to work. Granville “Beaver” Brinkman and Marcie Krumwiede returned to work for the city of Beulah and Beulah Police Department after
Woman Spends Six Months In Jail Due To AI Error
(Fargo, ND) — A woman is free after an AI error connected her to a bank fraud case. Angela Lipps spent six months in jail after Fargo police identified her as a suspect in a bank fraud
Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski Announces Retirement
(Fargo, ND) — Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski is retiring later this month. Mayor Tim Mahoney said he received a letter from Zibolski on Tuesday announcing his plans to retire after his last day on March 27th.
Minot International Airport Named Commercial Service Airport Of The Year
(Minot, ND) — Minot International Airport is being named the 2025 Commercial Service Airport of the Year. The award was presented by the Airport Association of North Dakota and the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. The Minot Airport
Fort Yates Man Sentenced To 11 Years For Murder
(Fort Yates, ND) — A federal judge is sentencing a man to 11 years in prison for a 2023 murder. Deagen Running Bear pleaded guilty to charges of second-degree murder in the death of Elijah Red Tomahawk.
New Programs To Prevent Reoffending Start To Roll Out
(Bismarck, ND) — Two new programs to help prevent criminals from reoffending are being starting to take shape. Both programs were passed by the 2025 state legislature. One provides one-million dollars to state’s attorney’s offices that operate
Mexican Nationals Indicted In Stanley Child Porn Case
(Stanley, ND) — Two men are facing multiple child exploitation charges after being arrested in Stanley. Lidio Santiz Julian and Hugo Lopez Diaz were arrested after officials searched Santiz Julian’s residence on February 6th. The investigation revealed
Man Arrested In Montana For Armed Robbery In Mandan
(Mandan, ND) — A man is in custody in Montana for a March 5th armed robbery in Mandan. Evan Darden of Mandan was identified as a suspect shortly after the robbery last week. Investigators were able to
Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show To Start In Sioux Falls
(Sioux Falls, SD) — The Sioux Empire Sportsmen’s Show starts Thursday at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center. Hundreds of exhibitors were moving in to the arena on Wednesday. The event has three main components: boats,