The phrase goes, “comedy equals tragedy plus time”. Monique Burgoz joins Adam Ladwig to talk about a different kind of comedy show happening this Friday night in Fargo. The Sad-Off features comedians getting laughs my telling tragic stories. Burgoz explains how comedy can help people cope with tragic events. All proceeds from the show will go to First…
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) _ O.J. Simpson will be released on parole in October after serving 9 years behind bars for Nevada armed robbery. O.J. Simpson will be paroled after serving nine years in prison for a botched bid to retrieve sports memorabilia in Las Vegas. A Nevada parole board decided Thursday that the 70-year-old former football, TV and movie star…
Richland County, ND — For the second time in two days, a semi was hit by a train in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says Ronald Erickson couldn’t see the train approaching last night near Mantador due to a blind spot. He says he heard the train’s horn and tried to make it across the tracks but the train hit…
Fargo, ND — A Fargo woman was arrested for DUI and reckless endangerment after she was found to be four times over the legal limit for driving. It was around 6 o’clock last night when a Cass County deputy responded to the report of a vehicle driving all over the road on County Road 17 north of Horace. The deputy…
Richland County, ND — The Richland County State’s Attorney’s office is deciding whether Father Thomas Feltman will face any criminal charges. They should have an answer by the end of the month. A sheriff’s investigator says he finished his investigation into reports of alleged “inappropriate activities” with youth involving Feltman. The Fargo Diocese placed him on administrative leave when the…
Grand Forks, ND — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the van involved in a fatal crash on Highway 2 near Grand Forks last night was making a u-turn when it was struck by a semi. Both vehicles were westbound. The van overturned in the median ejecting some passengers. Three of the ten passengers in the van were killed in…
FARGO, ND — Flood control efforts sparked a new warehouse for the Fargo Public School District. Officials said their new operations facility will help improve the lives of their students. Faculty and staff are celebrating the end of a big move. “Make sure our buildings are prepared and ready to go for students and the education they receive,” said Superintendent…
FARGO, ND — Two new changes are being put into action at the I-29 and 32nd Avenue South construction site. Starting on Wednesday, southbound drivers on I-29 will start entering 32nd Avenue on the new southwest loop ramp. The usual northwest ramp will then be closed off. Starting on Thursday, the south side intersection of 32nd Street South and 32nd…
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) has confirmed the first human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) disease for the season. Additionally, three birds from Grand Forks County have tested positive for WNV. To help avoid contracting the virus, state and local health officials urge people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. The two cases reside…
WEST FARGO, ND — More than four months after West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan was terminated, the department’s new chief is sworn in. Former FBI supervisory agent Heith Janke became the department’s new leader. Just after 5:30 on Monday afternoon, a man and his family started their new lives in West Fargo after moving from Kansas City. “It is…
