Blayne Alexander reports on the 2007 murder of Anita Knutson in Minot, North Dakota, in "Murder in Minot" | Dateline

If you were to travel to the town of Minot, North Dakota, you would see the pink ribbons, accompanied by the faded photograph of 18-year-old college student, Anita Knutson. They serve as a reminder of the case that tore apart the otherwise peaceful town. On June 3, 2007, Anita was found stabbed to death in her off-campus apartment. For 15 years, her case went unsolved. Then, in 2022, a television crew arrived in Minot to film a segment on Anita’s case. And the cold case suddenly heated up. But would there be justice for Anita Knutson? Watch the full episode “Murder in Minot” on Peacock now. You can also watch on the NBC app or listen to it on our podcast. When you’re done with the episode, you can watch Anita’s loved ones remember her as a vibrant and fun person who was kind to all. Plus, listen to this week’s episode of Talking Dateline with Blayne Alexander and Josh Mankiewicz, in which they take you behind the scenes of filming the episode.