North Dakota News

Paradox Comics-N-Cards To Host Gaming Event Encouraging Blind Inclusiveness

The event is Saturday and starts at noon.

FARGO, N.D. – Owner Rich Early is partially blind and has been hosting events since he opened his business more than 20 years ago. He says the It’s Your Turn gaming event is a little more special because it will bring together blind and sighted people to play board games. Paradox is working with 64 Ounce Games. It makes tools…

LIVE: Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show

It's still a bit cold to jump into lakes season. But we've found some friends to cuddle up with.

The ice is still melting off the lakes in our region, but there’s no reason we can’t dive right on in to the fun at the Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show. Billed as the region’s biggest outdoor recreation show, the show runs all weekend long at the Fargodome. It has everything from a half-million dollar recreational vehicle, to boats, charter…

University of North Dakota opens esports gaming lounge

The esports Nexus gaming lounge is equipped with twelve gaming computers with nearly 30 games to choose from

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — From Fortnite to Super Smash Brothers, the new Esports Nexus Gaming Lounge at the University of North Dakota has something for every kind of gamer. The space came to be thanks to a push from students for more opportunities to participate in esports on campus. “The University of North Dakota sees the passion and the interest…

Bernie Sanders supporters create signs in preparation for Women’s March

They say Sanders is the ideal candidate because he is an advocate for all, especially women

FARGO, N.D. — Bernie Sanders supporters in the metro say they’re still feeling the Bern and are getting ready for a Women’s March. Some of them got together at Atomic Coffee in Fargo to create signs for the march on Saturday. Although former vice president Joe Biden won 10 of 14 Super Tuesday states, Sanders supporters remain optimistic and say…

A High School Student Spends The Day With NDSU President Dean Bresciani

She says the day consisted mostly of meetings and a few events.

FARGO, N.D.- Freshman Zoe Bundy contacted the president’s office a few weeks back to explore career options. Bundy is still uncertain of what career path she wants to take. She says the skills she learned today will help her in any career path that she chooses to go into in the future. “In the careers that I’ve done for shadowing…

NDSU Professor Receives Grant Money From NCAA For Research

The Five Research Teams That Received Grants Will Present Their Findings In January 2021 At The NCAA National Convention In Washington, D.C.

FARGO, N.D. — A NDSU Professor is getting a large sum of cash from the NCAA for her research. Professor of Human Development and Family Science Christi McGeorge received 20 thousand dollars for her work to reduce prejudice against L-G-B-T-Q people in sports. The project is called “Standing Up, Speaking Out: Reducing L-G-B-T-Q Prejudice in Sports.” It will provide training…

Fargo And Cass County Need Volunteers To Fill 400,000 Sandbags

Sandbag Central will open for the season at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10

FARGO, N.D. — The call is going out for volunteers to make around 400,000 sandbags for Fargo and Cass County. Sandbag Central will open for the season at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10. Operations will continue from 7 to 7 each weekday until the goal is met. Sandbag Central is located at 2301 8th Avenue North in Fargo. Mayor…

Xcel Energy Fined After 2019 Fire At Senior Living Facility

North Dakota Public Service Commission says gas was leaking and wasn't vented properly

FARGO, N.D. — Xcel Energy will pay a $12,000 fine for a natural gas leak that led to an explosion and fire at Riverview Place in Fargo. The fire broke out January 4, 2019 at the senior living complex and damaged four of the 24 apartments. No one was hurt but the building was evacuated for several hours. North Dakota…

Man Who Died Shortly After Arrest In Moorhead Identified

BCA says there were no body cameras but will be checking squad cameras as they investigate

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Ramsey County Medical Examiner identifies the man who died on Tuesday hours after his arrest in Moorhead. He is 50-year-old Jeremy Kelly of Fargo. Kelly was arrested on outstanding warrants when he complained of shortness of breath and lost consciousness. He later died at Sanford Medical Center. An autopsy is being done. Kelly was charged last month…

Inmate Who Attacked Hospital Staffer Found Not Guilty

The inmate was ordered to be committed to the North Dakota State Hospital for evaluation.

JAMESTOWN, N.D.–North Dakota State Hospital inmate who assaulted and attempted to murder a staff member in 2019 has been found not guilty. Thirty-two-year-old Jason Benefiel was accused of choking, striking and kicking an employee at the hospital where he was a patient. Southeast District Court, Judge Cherie Clark Wednesday found that Benefiel had, in fact, committed the crimes as charged,…