North Dakota News

LIVE: All Abuzz About Beekeeping

It could be a beee-eautiful way to start the spring season.

We hear a lot about bees disappearing from the landscape, and this morning, there’s a couple in our region who’s trying to help you bring some back. Lisa and Rich Burns are the pair behind FM Red River Valley Beekeepers, and they’re here to teach you how to get started keeping your own bees. The Burnses got their hands on…

North Dakota to Receive $2.8 Million for Abandoned Coal Mines

Twenty-five coal producing states and three tribes received grants.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota is among about two dozen states set to receive millions in federal funding for reclaiming abandoned coal mines. The U.S. Interior Department is awarding states and tribes a total of $170 -million dollars. North Dakota will get $2.8 million for coal mine reclamation and repurposing projects. The agency provides the grants to the 25 coal producing states…

“Ties and Tiaras” Valentine’s dance celebrates local families while giving back

It's Mission Fargo's first year hosting the event

FARGO, N.D. — A local organization is encouraging families to dance the night away while giving back to the community. Mission Fargo is hosting its first ever Ties and Tiaras Valentine’s Dance at the Ramada in Fargo. The father-daughter dance is for families to let loose and have fun while raising money for Mission Fargo’s Lost Boys Fund. The organization…

Visitation and Funeral Services Set For Young West Fargo Boy

Grantley Johnson died Thursday in the midst of a second heroic battle with leukemia

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Visitation and funeral services are set for a young West Fargo boy who died Thursday in the midst of a second heroic battle with leukemia. Seven-year-old Grantley Johnson made a huge impact on the F-M community in his short time on earth. He had many friends at Freedom Elementary where he attended 2nd grade. The last…

UND Gives Kids The Chance To Try Out Aerospace Technology

The department will be hosting an Air Race Classic on June 23rd.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University Of North Dakota Aerospace Community Day is getting kids in the pilot seat and into dozens of careers using VR technology, real life space suits for NASA, and flight simulators. I even tried my hand at becoming a pilot in one of the simulations. While my chances of becoming a pilot are slim, staff…

Frostival Hosts Beard Invasion Competition

The Association Will Host It's Next Competition At The West Fargo VFW In April.

FARG O, N.D. — A group of facial hair enthusiast are competing in the hairiest of competitions in the Fargo Civic Center. These self declared Beardo (Beard-O’s) are seeing who has the best styles and trims at the Frostival Beard Invasion. The competition, which is also for people of all ages and gender competed in divisions such as the Mustache,…

Red River Valley Hosts Winter Market At Moorhead Mall

This is their second year hosting the event at the Moorhead Mall.

MOORHEAD, Minn.- The indoor event is celebrating its second Winter Market at the Moorhead Mall and it featured clothing, accessories and baked goods, as well as preserved items and root vegetables. The event also had about 25 vendors, live music and a play area for kids. The organizers of the event say that it’s nice to have an event in…

Fire breaks out at UND West Hall laundry facility

There were no injuries

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Crews responded to a fire at UND’s West Hall at 3530 University Avenue around 11 o’clock Friday night. When crews arrived, the building had been evacuated. They put out the fire in a clothes dryer. Fire and smoke damage was contained to the laundry area. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Damage estimates are…

Former ND State Senator Trying To Help Inmates Through Education

You can donate at NDSU's Renaissance Hall Suite 110 until March 15th.

FARGO, N.D. — According to the Prison Policy Initiative, over two million Americans are being held in the prison system. It’s one of the highest rates per capita in the world. That’s why former North Dakota State Senator Tim Flakoll started a book drive to help with inmate reform. “People have a chance to use them during their free time,…

Business owner raises concerns about downtown parking

People continued to voice their concerns over downtown parking.

FARGO, N.D.- Leslie Johnson Aldrich is the owner of downtown’s Johnson Law Office and was encouraged by her employees to come to the meeting. She says the lack of parking, including renting monthly contracts, is her main concern. Johnson adds although there is off-street parking at her building, it’s small and not enough for the entire staff. She says her…