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Grand Forks Police Officer killed in shooting identified

Officer Cody Holte leaves behind his wife and infant son.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The Grand Forks Police Department has identified the officers involved in the shooting incident on Wednesday, including the officer who was killed. Authorities say Sergeant Kelly McLean and Corporal Ron Nord responded to 2627 S 17th St #303 at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday to serve a Writ of Restitution. The Writ of Restitution ordered deputies to remove…

MSUM welcomes Freshmen with its new Dragon Wagon

MOORHEAD, Minn. – Incoming Minnesota State University Moorhead Freshmen get a special dragon delivery to remind them of their new chapter in life in the fall. MSUM’s admissions office with help from the athletic department turned an old fire truck into the Dragon Wagon. They used the vehicle to welcome incoming students who have pledged to MSUM and gave them…

$14 Billion in Additional Aid Secured for Agriculture Industry

UNITED STATES – The farming industry is getting some much needed relief through new funds being made available through the Commodity Credit Corporation. An additional $14 billion  will be made available to farmers, producers, and ranchers. That is in addition to the $16 billion that was secured for farmer aid from the CARES act. The USDA is hoping to start…

West Fargo cancels June Cruise Night

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The City of West Fargo has canceled its Cruise Night on June 18. The North Dakota Smart Restart guidelines recommend gatherings of less than 250 attendees and West Fargo says typical Cruise Nights see thousands of people. To thank the classic car community, the City of West Fargo will be having a photo contest and Facebook Live event…

North Dakota reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and one death

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 42 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Thursday. Six counties report new cases including Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, Richland, Traill and Ward Counties. A man in his 80s from with underlying health conditions died in Cass County. North Dakota’s COVID-19 numbers: 2,484 positive cases, 35 current hospitalizations, 1,793 people recovered…

East Grand Forks Cats Incredible Catfish Tournament Canceled

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn.–The 2020 Cats Incredible Catfish Tournament in East Grand Forks has been canceled. The East Grand Forks Association of Firefighters said the health and safety of the participants, staff, volunteers and the East Grand Forks community was the deciding factor in canceling the event. Anyone who already signed up for the event will receive a full refund…

14-year-old boy drowns in Sheyenne River

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A 14-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the Sheyenne River in West Fargo. The West Fargo Fire Department reported to Goldenwood Drive at 13th Avenue NW at approximately 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday. When the fire and police departments arrived at the scene, bystanders were already pulling 14-year-old James Nyei from the water. FM Ambulance transported Nyei…

UND forms group to plan for restart of athletic events

UND Athletic Venues & Events Group is comprised of leaders from the university and the city. The group is aiming to draw up a final plan for athletic events by August 1st.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Fighting Hawk fans cannot be sure just yet what their teams seasons will look like in 2020, but by the end of this summer, they should know what they can expect at home games. A team of representatives from UND athletics and the city of Grand Forks have come together to create the UND Athletic Venues…