Author: TJ Nelson

Garage And Two Vehicles Lost In Fire Near Dwight, North Dakota

No one was in the building at the time of the fire and there were no injuries

DWIGHT, ND — Two vehicles and a garage were destroyed in a fire this morning in Richland County. The sheriff’s office says just before 7 a.m., the Dwight Fire Department responded to the fire west of the town. The garage and the two vehicles inside are considered a total loss. No one was in the building at the time of the…

Authorities Identify Man Who Died After Crashing Into Traffic Signal In Grand Forks

He has been identified as 38-year-old Shaun Sabin of Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND — One person is dead following a crash in Grand Forks Saturday night. The police department says around 11:30, officers responded to a report of a car hitting a pickup from behind and then speeding off on South Washington Street. That car traveled into the wrong lane before moving back into the right lane and crashed into a…

Shopko Files For Bankruptcy, Closing A Number of Stores In Our Region

The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year

Shopko is closing stores nationwide including in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. The Wisconsin-based retail chain has filed for bankruptcy protection citing excessive debt and ongoing competitive pressure. The company will close nearly 100 of its more than 300 stores across the country this year. Here is a list of the Shopko stores that will close in our region….

Nobody Was Hurt After Oil Field Saltwater Disposal Site Exploded Near Watford City

The fire will be allowed to burn out

WATFORD CITY, ND — No one was hurt in an explosion at an oil field saltwater disposal site near Watford City. The McKenzie County Emergency manager says one man was at the site at the time of the explosion, but he was not hurt. It happened at a White Owl Energy Services site. Authorities don’t know what caused the explosion and…

Three Arrested In Fargo In On-Going Investigation Into Heroin Overdoses

warrant Was served at 3414 Birdie Street North in Fargo around 10:30 Thursday morning

Joseph Kiedrowski, Billie Jo McGinnis-Kiedrowski and Gina SteynFARGO, ND — An on-going drug investigation related to recent heroin overdoses in Fargo and Otter Tail County results in three arrests. A number of departments served a warrant at 3414 Birdie Street North in Fargo around 10:30 Thursday morning. Police say 39-year-old Joseph Kiedrowski of Fargo fled the scene but was found hiding…

House Passes Repeal of Sunday Shopping Restrictions, Senate Will Decide Fate Of Bill Next

North Dakota House voted to repeal the longstanding Sunday business restrictions by a vote of 56-35

BISMARCK, ND — State Rep. Kathy Skroch made a passionate plea before the North Dakota House. The Republican from Lidgerwood said, “For the sake of our well-being, for the good of our families and our state, we must not strip the last remnants of the North Dakota Sunday closing laws.” That plea was not enough as the North Dakota House voted…

Gayle King Really Loves The Bathrooms At Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

King shot a video inside one of the bathrooms and posted the video to her Instagram account

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — “CBS This Morning” co-anchor and Oprah’s best friend, Gayle King, really loves the bathrooms at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. She loves them so much, she shot a video inside one of the bathrooms and posted the video to her Instagram account. “And the award for best bathroom goes to Minneapolis St. Paul. Why? Look at this bathroom,”…

Buffalo Wings & Rings Coming To West Fargo

Chain Already Has Two Other Locations In North Dakota

WEST FARGO, ND — Buffalo Wings & Rings is opening its next North Dakota location in West Fargo. It’ll be located at 695 32nd Avenue East near Scheels Arena. It is a club-level sports restaurant with 50 plus TVs and chef inspired recipes. In addition to locations in Bismarck and Minot, the chain has restaurants across the country. The West Fargo…

Grand Forks Lawyer Nominated As U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota

Peter Welte is currently in private practice

GRAND FORKS, ND — President Donald Trump has nominated former Grand Forks County State Attorney Peter Welte to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. In a statement, Senator John Hoeven said, “We appreciate his work over the years and look forward to advancing his nomination through the Senate.” Welte is currently in private practice, emphasizing in criminal…