A jury in Grand Forks has found Nichole Rice not guilty in the 2007 killing of her roommate, Anita Knutson, in Minot. Prosecutors highlighted inconsistencies in Rice’s statements and presented testimony from two witnesses who claimed Rice admitted to the crime. The[...]
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Attorneys give lengthy, impassioned closing arguments as Nichole Rice case goes to jury
The courtroom has quieted, and now the weight shifts to the jury. Prosecutors say Nichole Rice knew too much—details only the killer could know. The defense fired back, calling the case sloppy and sensational, a rush to judgment built on weak links[...]
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Emotional testimony from Nichole Rice’s family, defense begins case in murder trial
The trial of Nichole Rice, accused in the 2007 killing of Anita Knutson, took a dramatic turn Monday as the prosecution rested its case—with Rice’s own relatives testifying against her. Her aunt told the jury that Rice once said Anita “deserved to[...]
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States that impose severe prison sentences accomplish the opposite of what they say they want
Most people in prison eventually return to society. The question is: what kind of people do we want them to be when they do? This piece — part personal account, part policy critique — explores how truth-in-sentencing laws strip away the very[...]
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Witnesses Claim Nichole Rice Confessed to Roommate’s Murder
In the first week of the Nichole Rice murder trial, testimony took a sharp turn as multiple witnesses claimed Rice confessed to the 2007 stabbing of her roommate, Anita Knutson. The admissions, allegedly made at house parties years after the crime, added[...]
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Flat Reaction, Lingering Questions: Day Four of the Nichole Rice Trial
What does shock look like—and what does it mean when it’s missing? In day four of the Nichole Rice murder trial, prosecutors focused on Rice’s flat reaction to news of her roommate’s 2007 killing, while the defense pressed why another potential suspect[...]
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Graphic emails from Ray Holmberg outline sex crimes, years of preying on children
For decades, Ray Holmberg was a fixture in North Dakota politics. Now, newly unsealed court documents reveal the disturbing extent of his crimes. Prosecutors say Holmberg used his position to prey on children—both abroad and in the communities he once served—leveraging power[...]
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Jury finds Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities
A North Dakota jury has delivered a staggering verdict: Greenpeace must pay more than $660 million in damages to the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline. The case, rooted in the heated 2016-2017 protests, pitted free speech against allegations of defamation and[...]
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Murder weapon, window screen, and a true crime show highlight latest testimony in Nichole Rice trial
The trial of Nichole Rice is unfolding in Grand Forks, with investigators revisiting a case that remained unsolved for years. Testimony on the second day focused on key evidence—the murder weapon, a suspicious window screen, and the role of a true crime[...]
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A Long-Awaited Trial Begins in the 2007 Killing of Anita Knutson
More than 16 years after Anita Knutson’s death, the case against Nichole Rice is finally before a jury. But before testimony could begin, the defense made a last-minute attempt to have the charges dismissed, citing new investigative revelations. The judge denied the[...]
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Dakota Access Trial: Former Greenpeace employee tells jury he emphasized nonviolence at Dakota Access Pipeline protests
As the trial against Greenpeace unfolds in North Dakota, a key question emerges—did the organization incite illegal actions, or did it simply support a grassroots movement? Energy Transfer, the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline, claims Greenpeace encouraged destructive tactics to derail[...]
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Judge blocks illegal long-term care insurance rate increases imposed on North Dakota consumers
BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota district court judge has approved a motion for summary judgment by Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread to block an illegal rate increase on consumers of a financially troubled long-term care insurance company operated by the state of[...]
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Dakota Access Pipeline developer outlines damage claims, rests case against Greenpeace
A high-stakes legal battle over the Dakota Access Pipeline has reached its midpoint, with Energy Transfer arguing that Greenpeace’s advocacy crossed into defamation and financial sabotage. The company claims it incurred hundreds of millions in losses due to protests and reputational damage,[...]
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Mexico tells Supreme Court that U.S. gunmakers are to blame for heavily armed cartels
Mexico and the United States are pointing fingers over the violence fueled by drug cartels, but this time, the dispute isn’t just political—it’s in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers, arguing that the flow of[...]
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Low-level marijuana offenders could pay a fine, skip court, under North Dakota bill
For years, North Dakota’s courts have been bogged down by low-level marijuana cases—thousands of them, each requiring multiple court appearances for offenses that often end in a simple fine. A bill moving through the Legislature aims to change that. If passed, House[...]
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Jury hears opening statements in bellwether trial between Dakota Access Pipeline owner and Greenpeace
A high-stakes courtroom battle is unfolding in Mandan, North Dakota, where pipeline giant Energy Transfer is suing Greenpeace for $300 million over its role in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The case, deemed the most complex civil trial in state history, could[...]