North Dakota News

Body Found Near Red River Last Thursday Identified

Results of an autopsy have not been released

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo release the identity of a man found dead last Thursday along the Red River. He is 44-year-old John Ross. Police say he had no permanent address. Ross’ body was found on the banks of the river Thursday afternoon in the 3100 block of South University Drive. Results of an autopsy have not been released….

West Fargo Police Department Warns Community of Phone Scam

The department says it would never request gift cards as a form of payment.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department is warning the community to not be fooled by a phone scam going around. They say scammers have been using the West Fargo Police Department’s name and possibly using software to mimic the department’s phone number. Police say one person was told their was a warrant for their arrest and was instructed to…

Minot Democratic Caucus to be Held at New Location

The caucus will be held on March 10.

MINOT, N.D.–The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is informing the public of a change in the location of the Minot Democratic presidential caucus. The caucus will now be held at the IBEW at 125 35th Avenue North East on March 10. Anyone qualified to vote in North Dakota can participate and vote in person from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more…

MN U.S. Senator Klobuchar Ends Her Presidential Campaign

The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden.

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has ended her Democratic presidential campaign, the Associated Press is reporting. The Associated Press reports she plans to endorse rival Joe Biden. She will reportedly fly to Dallas to join the former vice president at his rally Monday night. Categories: Local News, Minnesota News, Moorhead, North Dakota News, Politics / Elections Tags: AMY KLOBUCHAR, JOE…

Six People Arrested During Saturation Patrols in Cass and Barnes Counties

Two additional arrests occurred during the patrols.

CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted saturation patrols on Saturday and Sunday in Cass and Barnes counties resulting in six arrests. The six people taken into custody were arrested on suspicious of driving under the influence including one minor found to be in possession of alcohol at the time of arrest. A total of six citations were written…

People line up for Dairy Queen, Tastee Freez season opening

It's a tradition that many say will continue for generations to come

MOORHEAD, Minn. — For many living in the Midwest, March 1st usually signifies that warmer days are ahead. “It’s kind of like the beginning of spring, you know, spring is coming,” says Ashley Ystebo of Fargo. But for those in Fargo-Moorhead, the day is a special beginning to something different. Derek Ystebo of Fargo says, “It’s something that’s a tradition…

Pete Buttigieg Ends Presidential Campaign

It further narrows the field of Democrats less than a month after he declared victory in the contested Iowa caucuses.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Pete Buttigieg, who rose from relative obscurity as an Indiana mayor to a barrier-breaking, top-tier candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Sunday. The decision came just a day after one of Buttigieg’s leading rivals, Joe Biden, scored a resounding victory in South Carolina that sparked new pressure on the party’s moderate wing to…

Elevations On Lake Ashtabula And Reservation Dam Being Lowered

Preparing for potential spring snowmelt

ST. PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lowering reservoir elevations within the Red River Basin based on recent snow measurements, in order to prepare for potential spring snowmelt. The Corps is currently lowering the elevation of Lake Ashtabula, located near Valley City. It will be drawn down nearly 2 feet in time for spring runoff. Reservation Dam,…

The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm Hosts Its Annual Crazy Hair Day

For the museum, it's important to do activities for kids and families where everyone can participate.

FARGO, N.D.- Once a year, the museum brings out all kinds of crazy hair colors, gels, and pipe cleaners for kids to wear on their hair. The hairstyles that they see the most are ponytails with rainbow colors and pipe cleaners curled on the hair. They also say green and purple are the most popular colors. “You can just come…

BernBaum’s Chef Is A Semifinalist For James Beard Award

Andrea Baumgardner owns BernBaum's in downtown Fargo.

FARGO, N.D.-  Andrea Baumgardner was nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category. The food at BernBaum is inspired by Nordic and Jewish cuisine. The chef is the only nominee from North and South Dakota. She says although she’s the one being nominated, it could not have been possible without her team. “It feels really nice when someone recognizes the work…