There was little discussion from members of the public during the hearing of next years’ budget for Cass County, but the lone resident who spoke garnered significant support from elected officials.

Spencer Moen was sentenced to life in prison in 2024 for the murder of his wife in West Fargo. His attorney has asked the state Supreme Court to overturn to conviction and order a retrial.

The jail opened the first floor of the $31 million expansion this weekend, Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner told The Forum on ...