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Powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor

Aug. 08, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A powerful former North Dakota lawmaker pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to a charge that he traveled to Europe with the intent to pay for sex with a minor. Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, admitted in court that he had paid young male masseuses, with...

Alerus: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 24, 2024 17:36 PM EDT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Alerus Financial Corporation (ALRS) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $6.2 million. On a per-share basis, the Grand Forks, North Dakota-based company said it had net income of 31 cents. The results...

North Dakota lawmaker reaches plea agreement after May arrest for impaired driving

Jul. 11, 2024 09:51 AM EDT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota lawmaker charged with driving under the influence after an arrest in May has reached a plea deal. Republican state Rep. Claire Cory of Grand Forks pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving on July 2. DUI and reckless driving are...