UND President Mark Kennedy in ColoradoDENVER, CO — A member of the Colorado University Board of Regents is speaking out in support of Mark Kennedy and the C-U presidential search process. In a Facebook post, Chance Hill wrote that he could no longer keep silent after Kennedy endured “unreasonable attacks and slanderous smears in the past two weeks.” Hill blames radical…
BISMARCK, ND — The director of North Dakota’s driver’s license division is under investigation for an undisclosed reason. Glenn Jackson has been on paid administrative leave since February while a “workplace investigation” is being done. DOT spokeswoman Jamie Olson would not give the nature of the investigation. She says she does not know when the investigation will be finished. North Dakota’s…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two state teachers of the year from Minnesota and Kentucky have skipped a White House ceremony to protest the Trump administration’s education policies. Kelly Holstine of Shakopee, Minnesota and Jessica Duenas of Kentucky decided not to attend the ceremony in D.C. including an Oval Office visit. Holstine teaches English at an alternative high school in Shakopee. She says…
GRAND FORKS, ND — A high risk sex offender has moved into the My Place Hotel in Grand Forks. Police say 30-year-old Michael Kruk has convictions for gross sexual imposition. Court records show he raped a ten year old boy he was babysitting in West Fargo when he was a teen. He also inserted his finger into two young boys he…
The intersection of 40th Avenue West and Sheyenne Street in West Fargo is closing to all traffic at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Since work started in the area the contractor has identified a number of inefficiencies that do not allow keeping the intersection open. It is expected to be closed until June 15. The intersection will remain open for pedestrians and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – People in West Fargo do not want to pay more in property taxes to cover infrastructure projects. That is one of the findings from the city’s Special Assessment Community Forums. The results were shared during a special meeting of the West Fargo City Commission. Of the nearly 400 survey responses, around half agreed that they would be…
Dr Pepper is giving its signature beverage a dark, fruity twist and calling it “Dark Berry.” It’s the brand’s first new flavor to launch nationally in the past five years. The soda brings out Dr Pepper’s “dark side” with hints of blackberry, black currant, and black cherry. Starting Wednesday, you can find the new flavor at grocery stores nationwide. The…
GRAND FORKS, ND — The National Weather Service has issued its final situation report for this year’s flood fight. They say all river levels will continue to decline at all locations along the Red River and its tributaries. Several roads near and north of Oslo continue to be impacted due to flooding. Although levels are slowly falling at Oslo, Drayton, and…
BISMARCK, ND — Governor Doug Burgum says North Dakota is making strategic investments in its future, funding priorities and delivering citizens a conservative balanced budget without raising taxes. His comments come after the 66th Legislative Assembly adjourned its regular session Friday night. The legislature used 76 of their 80 allowed days. The budget includes about $4.8 billion in state general fund…
There is another traffic change in the Sheyenne Street project in West Fargo. Starting Sunday, east and westbound 32nd Avenue West traffic has been shifted to the northside of the intersection. One driving lane is open in each direction. Crews will begin the remaining underground and installation of permanent traffic signals. Detours are in place. This is the second year…
