North Dakota News

Maintenance Mania Back In Fargo For Second Year

The competition is all about quick and efficient problem-solving

FARGO, N.D. — The pressure is on for the 29 maintenance workers competing in this year’s local Maintenance Mania competition. “The participants are from your local apartment association management companies. So, we’ve got 40,000 units across the city that people live in, multi–development housing, and these are the maintenance guys that are in your — inside your homes and are…

Block 9 Celebrates Topping Out

The building is set to open next year

FARGO, N.D. — The crews behind the Block 9 project in downtown Fargo are celebrating topping out at 235 feet on the corner of Broadway and Second Avenue North. The 117–million dollar project has been in the works for 10 years, with construction beginning a little over a year ago. The project includes a 125–room hotel, restaurant, and lounge, luxury…

Super Studio Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Its New Location

They focus on anything from branding and logo design to video editing and event stage scenic design.

FARGO, N.D.- The Graphic Design and Art Production studio was looking for a place that was bright and airy and would fit the company’s needs. “It’s very, very exciting and the most important thing for me is to give my team a great place to work. And to see them love to come to work and enjoy what they do, that’s…

Few People Take Advantage Of Clearing Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could be eligible

BISMARCK, N.D. — Few people are taking advantage of a policy change that lets people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean. They have to apply and avoid unlawful behavior for five years. The change in law took effect in July. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could…

Funeral Services Set For Former Fargo Fire Department Chief

Murile "Duke" Ledoux was 89

FARGO, N.D. — A former Fargo Fire Department chief has passed away. Murile “Duke” Ledoux was 89. He died Wednesday in the care of Bethany On 42nd and Hospice. Ledoux retired in 1999 after spending 47 years in various roles with the fire department. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo. Boulger…

Man Accused of Robbing Erbert & Gerberts Caught Within One Hour

32-year-old Justin Borseth was arrested for the robbery of the 25th Street South location

FARGO, N.D. — It didn’t take long for police in Fargo to make an arrest after an armed robbery at Erbert & Gerberts. They say 32-year-old Justin Borseth was arrested for the robbery of the 25th Street South location within an hour of the hold-up. They were called around 10 Wednesday night. A cab driver reported picking up Borseth. They…

Special Education Teacher Accused of Hitting Student Reinstated

The teacher will return to school on Friday.

FARGO, N.D.–A special education teacher at Centennial Elementary accused of hitting a student has been cleared. An investigation completed by Fargo Public Schools concluded the allegation that a teacher hit a student on the shoulder was unsubstantiated. The teacher will return to school on Friday after being put on administrative leave. No further information has been released. Categories: Local News,…

LIVE: Pet Connection: Meet Clown

He's guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

We don’t think he’s been to clown school. When it comes to charming an audience, Clown the orange tabby is a purely self-taught natural. The one-year-old came in to Homeward Animal Shelter recently with about 126 feline friends (no word on whether or not they were all riding in the same tiny little car) and joined Homeward’s Heather Klefstad for…

LIVE: Trump Impeachment Hearings

House impeachment investigators will hear from two key witnesses Thursday who grew alarmed by how President Donald Trump and others in his orbit were conducting foreign policy in Ukraine.

  The House Intelligence Committee holds an open hearing for the Trump Impeachment Inquiry.LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/37rTbiPTune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Thursday, November 21, 2019 WASHINGTON, DC — A former National Security Council aide will tell the House impeachment hearing that one of the central Republican talking points–that Ukraine interfered in the…

Few North Dakotans Seeking Pardons on Pot Offenses

Only about three dozen people have applied to date.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota’s attorney general says few people are so far taking advantage of a policy change that lets people with low-level marijuana convictions petition to have their records wiped clean if they avoid unlawful behavior for five years. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says as many as 175,000 marijuana convictions over several decades could be eligible. But only about three…