FARGO, N.D. — The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating adding six new Guinness World Records titles to their long record of accomplishments by coming to Fargo and Grand Forks. You can catch the team in action on Friday, January 3 at Scheels Arena and Saturday, January 4th at Alerus Center. The Globetrotters now hold 22 titles. One of their latest is…
FARGO, N.D. — A milestone has been reached in the construction of Block 9 in downtown Fargo. Developers say the building has reached its full height of 235 feet. That is nearly 20 feet taller than the neighboring Radisson. When completed, Block 9 will be home to a 125-room hotel, restaurant, and lounge, luxury condominiums and retail space. Plans also…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The rumors are true! KISS is coming to Grand Forks as part of the band’s “End of the Road” tour. They will rock Alerus Center on Saturday, February 22. Tickets to the general public go on sale next Friday at 10 a.m. at LiveNation.com and start at $42.50. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees…
PORTLAND, N.D. — A man who drowned in the Goose River in Portland, North Dakota on Sunday may have been trying to rescue his dog, according to authorities. Searchers recovered the body of 59-year old Kelly Lipsiea in an open area of water on the iced-over river. A deputy was called to the park on a report of a vehicle…
FARGO, N.D. — A Pembina County, North Dakota man is sentenced to 60 years in prison for multiple offenses of sexual exploitation of minors and child porn. Prosecutors say 35-year-old Brandon Bjornstad of Neche coerced hundreds of children into producing and sharing sexually explicit images and videos. He did this through multiple social media platforms including Skype, Kik and Snapchat…
BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota grain trader accused of running his business like a Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. The judge has also ordered 22-year-old Hunter Hanson of Leeds to pay over $11 million in restitution. He will also have to forfeit property. Hanson pleaded guilty in July to charges of wire fraud and…
FARGO, N.D. — A popular local band got quite a surprise Saturday night when a music legend joined them on stage. Kris Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey’s in downtown Fargo and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below. He performed several songs including his classic “Me & Bobby McGee” and stuck around with his wife for about 45 minutes….
FARGO, N.D. — Monday is Veteran’s Day and there are a number of events planned to commemorate the day. A Veterans Day Ceremony with United Patriotic Bodies will be held at Fargo Civic Center at 11 a.m. Gov. Doug Burgum will pay tribute to military veterans at the North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck at 10 a.m. Gov. Tim Walz…
DEVILS LAKE, N.D.– Lake Region Search and Rescue Team was called out Wednesday afternoon to help three people on Devils Lake. Their boat had some type of mechanical failure, lost all power and was drifting. The group was safely brought to shore in one of the team’s rescue boats. All three were wearing life jackets. Ramsey County Sheriff Steve Nelson…
FARGO, N.D. — USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey will tour farming conditions in the region tomorrow. He will also appear at two events for producers. The first will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Argusville Community Center. The second will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. Northey is in…
