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Epic leaders face $3 million foreclosure lawsuit as president continues to evade court

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4 weeks ago

October 27, 2024

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Epic leaders face million foreclosure lawsuit as president continues to evade court

MINOT, N.D. — A subsidiary of the now

defunct Epic Companies

is being sued for $3 million after a bank says it hasn’t received mortgage payments for property in Minot.

The foreclosure lawsuit was filed Oct. 18 in Ward County District Court against Henry Land Holdings, which is owned by Epic Holdings.

The lawsuit names Epic Companies president and founder

Todd Berning,

as well as Vice President Brian Kounovsky. It also lists William Gokey II, vice president of the Pepsi distribution Northern Bottling Co.

Henry Land Holdings owes $3 million on several lots in the Highlander Estates subdivision in far southwest Minot, according to the lawsuit filed by Bravera Bank. The mortgage has been in default since Sept. 4, according to a foreclosure notice.

Epic Companies suddenly closed in May and filed for bankruptcy shortly after.

Leaders of the company that once was one of the most active real estate entities in the Fargo-Moorhead area have kept quiet about the closing. Several of Epic’s properties have been taken over by other companies.

Just like in a lawsuit filed last month in Cass County, court summons could not be served to Berning because he no longer lived at his West Fargo residence, according an affidavit of nonservice. Minot-based 7Seven Property Partners is seeking more than $500,000 in damages from Berning for an unpaid loan to EOLA Capital, which is also part of the bankruptcy, according to court documents.

Berning could not be found, so court officials could not serve the summons in the 7Seven case, despite searches in West Fargo, Minot and Minnesota, according to The Forum’s reporting.

April Baumgarten has been a journalist in North Dakota since 2011. She joined The Forum in February 2019 as an investigative reporter. Readers can reach her at 701-241-5417 or abaumgarten@forumcomm.com.

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Johnston leads Loyola Marymount against North Dakota after 27-point outing – WTOP News

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8 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…

North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)

Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.

Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.

North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

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15 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – First responders finally have a chance to catch a breath after an intense couple of months.

Hunter Noor with the North Dakota Forest Service said the snow is bringing some much-needed moisture to dry areas in the state. He said first responders and volunteers who have been working since October to manage the fires hope the snow continues because it could mean the end of a historic wildfire season.

“I’d like to say we are done, but I’m going to knock on wood when I say it, because you never know what Mother Nature’s going to throw at you. So, December— it could warm back up to 40, 50 degrees, you could have another wind event and see more fires— but looking at the forecast, looking at what they’re predicting, it looks like we’re going to slide into the winter season, hopefully pretty quietly,” Noor said.

He said more precipitation should help keep any potential fires at bay.

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Michigan State, North Dakota to reportedly play in Texas

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23 hours ago

November 20, 2024

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Michigan State, North Dakota to reportedly play in Texas

Michigan State hockey has firmly cemented themselves as one of the best programs in college hockey. With being one of the nation’s best, the Spartans are given the opportunity to do some very cool things.

Reported by John Buccigross of ESPN, the Spartans are going to be playing against another one of the nation’s best, North Dakota in Austin, Texas, for the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game.

If it truly comes to fruition, this would be a very cool opportunity for Michigan State and their program for some massive exposure to the program.

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