North Dakota News

Fargo Park Officer Gets New Electric Patrol Motorcycle

FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Police Department and Fargo Parks District has a new all-electric patrol motorcycle, thanks to a partnership with Cass County Electric Cooperative. The bike uses 100% electric power, and is being used by Fargo Park officer Josh Marvig. Marvig says that the new electric bike is quiet, so it is less of a disturbance in parks,…

Fargo photography studio to host free prom photo shoot for high school seniors

30-40 seniors will receive a free makeup session and photo shoot

FARGO, N.D. — A Fargo photography studio is hoping to preserve the memory of prom for seniors who missed out because of COVID-19. The F-M “Non-Prom” event, hosted by Renegade Photography, is a free prom photo shoot for any high school senior. It is in partnership with Meg Spielman Studio. Free makeup will be provided by Beauty Bar By Whitney….

Moorhead Woman Arrested After Chase In Stolen Pickup

Troopers used a PIT maneuver to arrest 23-year-old Olivia Adams

CASS CO., N.D. — A reckless driver in a stolen pickup out of Fargo is arrested after a chase on I-94. Troopers used a PIT maneuver to arrest 23-year-old Olivia Adams of Moorhead. They got a report around 1:40 this afternoon that a a driver was being reckless and nearly striking other vehicles near Buffalo. Adams fled from troopers at…

Severe Thunderstorms Leave Damage Behind on Golden Lake

STEELE COUNTY, N.D. — People are picking up the pieces after a severe thunderstorm caused damage near Finley, North Dakota. Winds tipped boats and pontoons as well as damaging many docks around the lake. Many large trees were also blown over with cabins suffering damage from falling trees and the high winds. Some of the worst damage was to a…

West Fargo Added to Garth Brooks Drive-In Concert Sites

The concert is set for June 27th at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Garth Brooks adds West Fargo to his list of drive-in theater concerts. The country star will perform a concert next weekend that will air live on big screens across the country, including the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The concert is Saturday, June 27th. There’s three locations in Minnesota: Luverne, Elko New Market and St. Cloud. Ticketmaster…

Emergency declaration made for weekend marches, part prohibiting weapons taken out

The OneFargo march is scheduled to begin 9 a.m. in Island Park.

FARGO, N.D.– Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney has declared a State of Emergency for marches being held Friday and Saturday mornings. Part of the order initially prohibited any type of weapon, but that section was taken out due to state law. The North Dakota century code says, “Notwithstanding any other law, a person acting on behalf or under the authority of the…

Boot Barn to Move Into Former Best Buy Location

West Acres announces Boot Barn will move outside the mall, Ragstock will move in

FARGO, N.D. — Boot Barn inside West Acres is moving but it’s not going far. The store will relocate across the mall’s parking lot. The retail chain will join Foss Swim School in the former Best Buy building. Boot Barn’s current location won’t be empty for long. West Acres Mall says Ragstock will move in. Both of the new stores…

OneFargo demands further investigations into former Deputy Chief Osmundson’s actions at protest

FARGO, N.D.–OneFargo is claiming that Mayor Mahoney and Chief Todd knew of former Deputy Chief Todd Osmundson’s plans to go undercover during the George Floyd protest on May 30. Individuals from the group met with Mayor Mahoney and Chief Todd to discuss the Fargo Police Department’s Internal Affairs findings. Prior to their meeting, OneFargo requested records of the incident. The…

Commerce renews Renaissance Zone for West Fargo

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Commerce has renewed the Renaissance Zone Program in West Fargo for five more years. The Renaissance Zone Program offers tax incentives to business and residential properties to encourage community development. Since West Fargo started using the program in 2000, 90 projects have been approved including Restad Industrial Park and Midcontinent Communications. Program manager…

North Dakota reports 29 new COVID-19 and 1 death Thursday

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health reports 29 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on Thursday. Eight counties report new cases including Barnes, Cass, Grand Forks, Rolette, Sargent, Sioux, Stark and Ward Counties. A man in his 60s with underlying health conditions from Cass County died. The NDDoH says a previously reported case from Cass County was…