Minot Couple Charged with Stealing Over $180,000 from Archery Club

Nichole Rice, previously acquitted of roommate's murder, and her husband Dallas Rice accused of theft from Souris Valley Bowmen club

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:19pm

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A woman who was acquitted last year of killing her roommate is now charged along with her husband of stealing over $180,000 from an archery club in Minot, North Dakota. Court documents show Nichole and Dallas Rice, while they were officers in the Souris Valley Bowmen club, used the organization's debit cards to make personal purchases between July 2022 and July 2025.

Why it matters

The case raises questions about repeat offenders and the challenges of holding individuals accountable, especially those with a history of alleged violent crimes. It also highlights the importance of financial oversight and transparency in community organizations.

The details

Nichole Rice was the club's secretary/treasurer and Dallas Rice was the club president. The theft was discovered when a club check bounced and members reviewed bank accounts. Members confronted the Rices at a board meeting where Dallas Rice admitted to using the cards for personal expenses. The club estimated $160,000 was missing, but bank records showed over $183,000 was actually spent by the Rices.

  • Between July 2022 and July 2025, the Rices allegedly used the club's debit cards for personal purchases.
  • In 2022, Nichole Rice was acquitted of murdering her roommate in 2007.

The players

Nichole Rice

A woman previously acquitted of killing her roommate, who is now charged with stealing over $180,000 from an archery club in Minot, North Dakota where she served as secretary/treasurer.

Dallas Rice

Nichole Rice's husband, who was the president of the Souris Valley Bowmen archery club and is also charged with stealing over $180,000 from the organization.

Souris Valley Bowmen

An archery club in Minot, North Dakota that was allegedly the victim of theft by Nichole and Dallas Rice while they were officers of the organization.

Anita Knutson

A Minot State University student who was stabbed to death in 2007, a case that Nichole Rice was previously acquitted of.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold individuals accountable, especially those with a history of alleged crimes.”

— Minot Resident

What’s next

The Rices are facing multiple felony charges and the case is ongoing. The archery club is working to recover the stolen funds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for stronger financial oversight and transparency in community organizations, as well as the challenges of the criminal justice system in dealing with repeat offenders and alleged violent crimes.