Dunseith Debacle Update, Williston Police Chief Report, and Holmberg Investigation Early Findings

In today’s Daily Brief from The Dakotan, new financial connections deepen the “Dunseith Debacle,” tying a dormant shell company to powerful state officials and defense contractors—raising fresh concerns over oversight and national security. Dr. Carmen Simone has been named interim president of Lake Region State College, while leadership shifts continue across the North Dakota University System. Measles cases are rising, with 28 now confirmed in four counties and potential exposures in Crosby; unvaccinated individuals are urged to take precautions. An internal probe found no current policy violations linked to disgraced former Senator Ray Holmberg, though broader investigations will continue. In Williston, an external report exonerates former police chief David Peterson, instead attributing internal unrest to ex-commissioner Tate Cymbaluk’s personal vendettas. Nationally, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a crackdown on Chinese student visas—targeting those with ties to the CCP—drawing concern from academic institutions and foreign policy experts.