Author: TJ Nelson

Cass County School District Superintendent Charged with DUI

His blood alcohol content was point 1-6, more than twice the limit for driving

MAPLETON, ND — The superintendent of a rural Cass County school district has been charged with DUI. Cory Steiner, 42, of Arthur, was arrested by a deputy near Mapleton late Saturday afternoon. His blood alcohol content was point 1-6, more than twice the limit for driving. A member of the Northern Cass School Board said the arrest will be discussed…

Two Confirmed Cases of Illness After Contact with Pigs at ND State Fair

The second person infected was a non-North Dakota resident

  MINOT, ND — Two people have confirmed cases of variant influenza after having contact with pigs at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot. The child was hospitalized but has since been released and is recovering. It is the first such case of H3N2v in a child in North Dakota. It is similar to swine flu, also known as…

Senator Hoeven Speaks Out on Neo-Nazis, States How President Could Have Avoided Criticism

He easily could have avoided all of the criticism according to Republican U.S. Senator John Hoeven

WEST FARGO, ND — The president’s initial failure on Saturday to denounce white supremacist groups by name prompted criticism by members of both parties. He easily could have avoided all of the criticism according to Republican U.S. Senator John Hoeven. “He should have been very clear in condemning the neo-Nazi group, the white supremacist group,” Sen. Hoeven said. “We need…

Sturgis Attendance Sees Slight Increase

The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year

  STURGIS, SD — Western South Dakota’s famed motorcycle rally in Sturgis saw a small uptick in attendance this year. An estimated 376,000 vehicles entered Sturgis during the event, compared to less than 360,000 last year. The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year. The South Dakota Highway Patrol reported eight fatal accidents during the rally’s official…

Walmart Employees Intervene After Devils Lake Grandmother Scammed Out of $8,000

She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight, concealed in a magazine

  DEVILS LAKE, ND — Police in Devils Lake say an 84-year-old woman has lost $8,000 in the “grandparents” scam. The victim received a call from someone claiming that her granddaughter had been in a crash in Ohio and that drugs were found in the car. She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight,…

Three Hurt After Vehicle Hydroplanes Along Interstate 94

Driver Had Cruise Control On When He Encountered Heavy Rain

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Three people were taken to Sanford after a driver hydroplaned on I-94 and hit an overhead sign support in the median. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 71-year-old Alvin Jorgensen of Hope lost control about a quarter mile west of West Fargo just before 5 o’clock. He had his cruise control on at about 75 miles…

Area Broadcaster Passes Away From Terminal Brain Cancer

Gary Rogers Had A Career Spanning More Than 50 Years

Gary Rogers died late last night after a brief battle with cancer. The longtime sports broadcaster and newsman was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier this month and given just weeks to live. He was 72. Rogers was honored earlier this week with a fire truck procession in Wahpeton and Breckenridge where he served for decades as a volunteer firefighter….

Manager Doug Simunic Relieved Of His Duties

Only Manager In F-M RedHawks Club History

Fargo, N.D. — Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Manager Doug Simunic has been fired. The organization released a statement at noon saying Simunic was relieved of his duties and pitching coach Michael Schlact had been named interim manager for the remainder of the season. Simunic was in his 22nd season with the RedHawks and was the only manager in club history. Read the…

Pop, Pop, it’s Almost Show Time! Traffic Tips for Bruno Mars Concert at the Fargodome

They expect the lots to fill up fast since around 18-thousand people are expected for Bruno's show

FARGO, ND — If you’re headed to the Bruno Mars concert tomorrow night at the Fargodome, we’ve got a few traffic tips for you. Northbound I-29 traffic should exit on 12th Avenue North to 18th Street. Southbound I-29 traffic should exit on 19th Avenue North. If you are in town, use 10th Street north to either 17th or 19th Avenues…

Doe Licenses Remain Available in North Dakota

Online applications can be made starting Tuesday

  NORTH DAKOTA — More than 2,800 doe licenses remain after North Dakota’s deer gun license lottery. The state Game and Fish Department says in-state applicants who were unsuccessful in the first lottery can apply for remaining licenses. Online applications can be made starting Tuesday. Paper applications for remaining licenses will be mailed to hunters next week. The deadline for…