Author: TJ Nelson

Massive Tractor Parade Held Near Oklee, Minnesota To Celebrate Two Birthdays

The 12th birthday surprise was for Rylan Lundeen and Atley Vettleson

OKLEE, Minn. — Dozens of farmers and neighbors with tractors of all shapes and sizes put on a parade north of Oklee, Minnesota. It was in honor of two farm kids who love tractors! The 12th birthday surprise was for Rylan Lundeen and Atley Vettleson. We are told that some even hauled their old tractors in the parade Saturday afternoon…

NDSCS Moves Spring Commencement To August

Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19

WAHPETON, N.D. — North Dakota State College of Science reschedules its spring commencement ceremony to Friday, August 21. NDSCS will follow guidelines for resuming gatherings and public events as they plan for commencement and the start of fall classes on August 24. Commencement was originally scheduled to be held on May 15, but was postponed in response to COVID-19. NDSCS…

J.R. Simplot Moves Up Routine Closure Due To COVID-19

The company says zero employees at Simplot food facilities have contracted the virus

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — In light of the COVID-19 outbreak at LM Wind Power in Grand Forks, J.R. Simplot is moving up its routine shutdown. The plant was supposed to close for two weeks starting May 7, but it will now close this Thursday for maintenance and cleaning. The company says zero employees at Simplot food facilities have contracted the…

ATV Driver In Fargo Hospital After Crash Causes Severe Facial Injuries

Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch

HUBBARD CO., Minn —  A Bemidji man is in a Fargo hospital with extensive facial injuries after crashing his ATV. The crash happening on Sunday afternoon on Hubbard County Road 4, north of Emmaville township. Authorities found 31-year-old Taylor Sells laying in a ditch. They say Sells was driving the ATV at a high rate of speed when he hit…

Emergency Meeting Called After U.S. Crude Oil Futures Reach Historic Lows

The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota's economy

BISMARCK, N.D. — Oil prices plunge below zero, the latest never-before-seen number to come out of the economic coma caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The troubled oil market will have a major impact on North Dakota’s economy and Gov. Doug Burgum plans an emergency meeting of the Industrial Commission to take action. “We’ll be considering at that commission meeting an…

Owner & Chef of “Toscana” Dies Unexpectedly

A GoFundMe account has been started to support the family

FARGO, N.D. — The chef and owner of Toscana in downtown Fargo died unexpectedly on Thursday. A collection of pictures of Mirco Morganti are now in the window of the Italian restaurant. Morganti leaves behind his 5 children and the love of his life, Charlene. The restaurant has been greatly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. A GoFundMe account has been…

North Dakota Smart Restart Will Happen If Numbers Remain Low

The state is reporting 28 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily total

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum says North Dakota Smart Restart will only happen if testing numbers remain low. The state currently has the 2nd lowest total positive rate in the U.S. at 3.4%. He says equipment has been added allowing more testing and says there are plenty of supplies for people to get tested. “The steps we have taken…