North Dakota News

West Fargo Sports Arena Holds Open Skate

The two–rink ice facility owned by West Fargo Public Schools opened in 2017.

WEST FARGO, N.D- Kids at West Fargo Public Schools had the day off for professional development day and  had a chance to hit the ice. They were able to either ice skate or play hockey for an hour and a half of free open skate. The arena also allowed the parents to keep their kids active while they’re not in…

North Dakota to Receive $1.47 Million to Modernize 911 Services

The state has three years to use the grant funds.

FARGO, N.D.–North Dakotans will soon be able to share images and videos with 911 dispatchers in an emergency situation. The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Dakota’s 911 System $1.47 million to upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. North Dakota has been in the process of transitioning its 22 Public Safety Answering Points for…

ND Sheriffs Meet with Trump Administration on Border Security

They joined 190 other Sheriffs from across the country to hear from key leaders.

Bismarck, ND – Nine North Dakota Sheriffs and two Sheriff’s deputies traveled to Washington D.C. last week for a two-day border security and safe communities conference. They joined 190 other Sheriffs from across the country to hear from key leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Border Patrol and Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Administration leaders provided the…

Gun Accidentally Fired at North Dakota Gun Show

One vendor nearest to the incident was asked to leave the show.

BISMARCK, N.D.–An accidental gunshot at the Bismarck Gun Show caused quite a scare but no one was injured. Show officials say the gunshot Saturday morning was an accident and that it’s unclear if a vendor or a customer was responsible. One vendor nearest to the incident was asked to leave the show. Show officials say this is the third time…

Grafton Woman Killed, Man Hurt In Motorcycle Crash

tried to avoid colliding with another vehicle on Highway 18

GRAFTON, N.D. — A woman is dead and a man is seriously hurt after the motorcycle they were riding tipped over and threw both to the ground. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the accident happened at 4:20 p.m. Saturday near Grafton. The driver, 50-year-old James Olafson of Edinburg, tried to avoid colliding with another vehicle on Highway 18. His passenger,…

North Dakota Trooper Involved In Two-Vehicle Crash

The trooper's vehicle was hit while making a U-turn on I-29 near Colfax

RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A North Dakota trooper was hit while trying to make a traffic stop on I-29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened about a mile and a half south of Colfax around 6:30 Saturday night. The trooper was in a construction zone when he made a U-turn. The squad vehicle was hit on the…

Sled Hockey Team Takes On International Competition

this band of guys and girls have high hopes about taking on a Russian team at the end of October.

FARGO N.D. — They may not be the 1980’s US National Team, but this band of guys and girls have high hopes about taking on a Russian team at the end of October. “This is a big game for us, and we’re just hoping to play a good game,” Wing player Ryan Giese said. Ryan, who says he’s competitive in…

Family Hosts Fundraiser For Lend A Hand

It's all a part of the Shannon Fettes Farha Family BBQ and Motorcycle run.

FARGO N.D. — Family and friends are raising money for Lend A Hand in the memory of a beloved family member. It’s all a part of the Shannon Fettes Farha Family BBQ and Motorcycle run. The event is named after Shannon, who lost her battle with Leukemia over three years ago. It’s the third year this fundraiser has been running…

Truckers Run Massive Convoy For Special Olympics

Seventy trucks escorted by police made their annual eighteen–mile–drive around Fargo to raise money for Special Olympics.

FARGO N.D. — It’s a grand old round–up of truckers from across the valley for a significant cause. Seventy trucks escorted by police made their annual eighteen–mile–drive around Fargo to raise money for Special Olympics. The Truck Convoy for Special Olympics is also a way to celebrate the trucking industry, law enforcement, and everyone who helps support causes like these….

Eagles Elementary Wraps Up Walk-a-thon Reward For Students

The school is putting on a big reward for their kids who made it all possible.

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s Eagles Elementary is wrapping up its Walk–A–Thon raising more than 20 thousand dollars for the school’s P.T.A. The school is putting on a big reward for their kids who made it all possible. Students got to colorfully tape up a pair of staff members who volunteered to be part of the fun. All the money raised…