North Dakota News

2 Years in Prison for Attack at Mandan Walmart

Hilario Flores pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and terrorizing Monday.

MANDAN, N.D.–A man who used a needle-nose pliers in an attack at a Walmart store in Mandan has been sentenced to spend two years in prison. Hilario Flores pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and terrorizing Monday. South Central District Judge Gail Hagerty sentenced the 25-year-old Bismarck man to concurrent five-year sentences with three years suspended. Flores attacked a vendor at…

Eventide Raising Alzheimer’s Awareness With Glen Campbell’s Story

The retirement community also brought Glen's wife to town

FARGO, N.D. — To country music lovers, Glen Campbell is the “rhinestone cowboy.” Throughout his nearly 60 years as a singer, songwriter and guitarist, he never lost that sparkle. Even when things took a turn for the worse in June 2011. “When he got the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it was very natural for him to just say ‘hey’ this is…

Natural Gas Line Break Contained in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – No one is hurt during a natural gas line breaks in Grand Forks. It happened at 3:30 PM Monday in the area of University Avenue and Princeton Street. The City of Grand Forks says pedestrian and vehicle traffic were controlled and a building on the 3300 block of University Avenue was evacuated. Fire crews monitored the…

MATBUS Kicks Off “I Go Eco” Challenge

The bus system is awarding those who use eco-friendly methods of transportation

  FARGO, N.D. — MATBUS wants you to “go green with your routine.” The bus system is kicking off its 9th annual “I Go Eco” Challenge. It’s urging community members to use eco–friendly methods of transportation at least once a week over the next month. Those who do can submit an online entry for a chance to win prizes like…

West Fargo Police, Firefighters Putting on Bibs for Rib Competition

It will be tonight at 5:30 at Fargo's Texas Roadhouse

  FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Police officers and firefighters are putting on their bibs to see which department can eat the most ribs. The event started at 5:30 and is part of a fundraiser Fargo’s Texas Roadhouse is throwing. The department that wins will get a bucket full of donations to use for community events. Texas Roadhouse will also…

Fargo Man Arrested After Fleeing West Fargo Police Sunday Night

Officers located a small amount of marijuana and a loaded handgun when they searched the vehicle.

WEST FARGO, N.D.–A Fargo man was arrested after he refused to stop during a traffic stop in West Fargo at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Sunday, September 15. The West Fargo Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop for a vehicle with a headlight that was out at the intersection of 17th Street E. and Starr Avenue. The driver of…

North Dakota Drillers Set Oil Production Record in July

There were a record 15,943 wells producing in July.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota regulators say drillers set a record for oil production in July. The Department of Mineral Resources says the state produced an average of 1.44 million barrels of oil daily in July. That was up from the previous record of 1.42 million barrels a day set in June. North Dakota also produced a record 2.94 billion cubic feet…

Smoke Filled Apartment Near Downtown Fargo Sends Man to Hospital

Officers found smoke coming from the sixth floor unit and a tenant who refused to come out.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Fargo police responded to a disturbance call shortly before 5.a.m Monday at Univerisity Drive Manor, 1201 2nd Avenue North after some residents of the high rise apartment reported hearing a tenant yelling for help. Sgt. Troy Hannig says when officers arrived, they found smoke coming from the sixth floor unit and a tenant who refused to…

Bismarck Woman Loses $98,000 in Phone Scam

The 78-year-old woman overnighted cash to the fake company several times.

BISMARCK, N.D.–Police say a Bismarck woman has lost $98,000 in a scam by a caller who claimed his company had deposited too much money into her account. Officer Lynn Wanner says the 78-year-old woman overnighted cash to the fake company several times. Wanner says the caller told the woman there was a mistake with deposits made into her account and…

Jason Aldean Announces 2020 We Back Tour Coming to Fargodome

The tour will feature special guests Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, and Dee Jay Silver.

FARGO, N.D.–Country music star, Jason Aldean announced the details for his 2020 We Back Tour launching January 30. The tour will feature special guests Morgan Wallen, Riley Green, and Dee Jay Silver. It is scheduled to span 21 cities throughout the U.S. including Fargo on February 8, 2020 at the Fargodome. Public on-sale tickets will be available Friday, September 20 at 10…