Author: TJ Nelson

Wyndmere Family Loses House to Fire

The fire was reported Saturday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. in Wyndmere

WYNDMERE, N.D. — A Richland County family lost their home to fire. The fire was reported Saturday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. in Wyndmere. No one was hurt. The home is owned by Jane and Jerry Olerud. The fire is under investigation. The Red Cross is providing assistance to the Oleruds. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Fire, investigation, Red…

Minnesota Gov. Walz Calls One-Day Special Session For Friday

Lawmakers will pass remaining budget bills after leaders finally agreed on a health and human services funding bill

Gov. Tim Walz (D) Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) & House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) Announce Budget AgreementST. PAUL, MN — Minnesota lawmakers are rushing back to the state capitol building in St. Paul for a one day special session just called by Gov. Tim Walz. The session will begin Friday morning at 10 and must conclude by 7 a.m….

Attorney For Sadeks Says They Plan To Appeal Judge’s Ruling

Parents of Wahpeton college student found dead after becoming a drug informant

WAHPETON, ND — The attorney for the parents of a Wahpeton college student found dead after becoming a drug informant plans to appeal a judge’s dismissal of their wrongful death lawsuit. Attorney Tim O’Keeffe says Tammy and John Sadek are disappointed with the ruling and a bit surprised by it. The Sadeks sued the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, one of its…

Man Killed By Train Last Week In Fargo Is Identified

Police say he had no permanent address

FARGO, ND — Police have released the name of a man who was hit and killed by a train in downtown Fargo late last Thursday night. He was 34-year-old Philo Agard. Police say he had no permanent address. They have not said if they have been able to determine why Agard was on the track when he was struck near 6th…

2nd Chance Job Fair Coming To Fargo, Grand Forks & Bismarck June 6

Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state

FARGO, ND — Job Service North Dakota is hosting its annual 2nd Chance Job Fair in Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck on June 6. It’s an opportunity to bring jobseekers who may have barriers to employment into direct contact with employers that are aware of their status. Governor Doug Burgum says there are around 30,000 jobs available in the state. He…

Bus Driver And Kids Checked Out After Crashing With Pickup Near Wheaton

The pickup driver was airlifted to Fargo and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening

WHEATON, MN — A school bus rolled after colliding with a pickup this morning near Wheaton. The Traverse County Sheriff’s Office says there were seven children on the bus, between the ages of 5 and 15. The children and bus driver were all checked at Sanford in Wheaton. No one was seriously hurt. The pickup driver was airlifted to Fargo and…

East Grand Forks Working To Secure Governor’s Fishing Opener In 2021

A site visit by Explore Minnesota officials is planned for next Wednesday

Gov. Tim WalzEAST GRAND FORKS, MN — East Grand Forks wants in on the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. It was held two weekends ago in Albert Lea and is headed to Thumper Pond Resort in Otter Tail County next year. East Grand Forks officials hope to hook the event in 2021. The city is hoping to use the event as a…

Sen. Hoeven Works To Get New Manned Flying Mission For Fargo’s Happy Hooligans

The 119th Fighter Wing retired its F-16's after a realignment recommendation in 2005

WASHINGTON — Work is ongoing in Washington, D.C. to secure another manned flying mission for Fargo’s Happy Hooligans. North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven met with Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, the Director of the Air National Guard. Hoeven says he is working to advance priorities of the North Dakota Air National Guard. They talked about a new operation facility for the…

Woman On Rural Road Near Drayton Struck And Killed In Dark Of Night

The highway patrol has identified the woman as 44-year-old Kammi Leland

DRAYTON, ND — A Drayton, North Dakota woman is dead after getting hit by a vehicle while standing on a road just south of the town. The fatal crash was reported around 1 Wednesday morning. The highway patrol has identified the woman as 44-year-old Kammi Leland. They say 21-year-old Hunter Hatloy of Drayton came across a man on the road and…

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order In Fight Over Bar’s Mural

The Owners of Lonesome Dove In Mandan Filed A Federal Lawsuit On Monday

BISMARCK, ND — A judge has issued a temporary restraining order in the battle over a mural at Lonesome Dove bar in Mandan. The owners sued in federal court on Monday. The Mandan City Commission ordered the bar to remove the mural because the business doesn’t have a permit for the outdoor artwork. The judge’s order also prohibits the city from…