ND Dem-NPL party continues push to make lawmakers mandated reporters of sex crimes

ND Dem-NPL party continues push to make lawmakers mandated reporters of sex crimes

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — In light of the recent findings about former state senator Ray Holmberg, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for child sex crimes, the North Dakota Dem-NPL party has renewed its push to pass a bill that would make elected officials mandated reporters of crimes against children. A new report released by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation found that Holmberg, convicted on counts of traveling outside the U.S. to engage …

Bruce Gjovig Responds After Report Shows Ray Holmberg Used Email to Communicate About Sex Crimes

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – Bruce Gjovig has released a statement after a North Dakota BCI report was released that shows Ray Holmberg communicated with him and high-profile North Dakotans. A statement released by Gjovig’s attorney, Cash Aaland, says Gjovig was unaware of Holmberg’s criminal activities. Gjovig says he was interviewed by investigators and testified under oath during Holmberg’s investigation. The statement says “Mr. Gjovig condemns…

Former UND entrepreneur said he didn’t know about ‘criminal nature’ of Ray Holmberg’s Prague trips

FARGO — A former University of North Dakota entrepreneur said he cooperated with law enforcement in their investigation into a former North Dakota lawmaker who traveled abroad with plans to sexually abuse children. Through his attorney, former UND Center for Innovation CEO Bruce Gjovig said Sunday, April 27, that he spoke with investigators about former Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, and the senator’s trips to Prague. Holmberg admitted last y…

In light of Holmberg case, Sen. Mathern Proposes Bill to Make Lawmakers, Higher ed Employees Mandated Reporters of Crimes Against Children and Renew Call to Empower Ethics Commission - Dem-NPL Party Democrats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2025 BISMARCK – Today, Sen. Tim Mathern (D-Fargo) proposed legislation to require elected officials and employees of higher education institutions to report knowledge of crimes against children. He and House Minority Leader Zac Ista (D-Grand Forks) announced this legislation at a press conference at the Capitol this morning. They also renewed their call to empower and fully fund the the North Dakota Ethics Commis…