North Dakota News

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Mountrail County

The motorcycle was traveling eastbound pulling a small trailer when the driver lost control.

Palermo, N.D.–The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occured on Highway 2 in Mountrail County. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound pulling a small trailer when the driver lost control. The motorcycle and trailer overturned and slid into the median. The driver and passenger were ejected. The driver was taken to Trinity Hospital in Minot where…

Wilton Man Injured After Getting Rear-Ended by SUV

The motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle and slid under the semi-truck and was run over by the trailer axles.

Wilton, N.D.–A man riding a motorcycle on US Highway 83 was run over by a semi-truck after being rear-ended on August 28. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the motorcyclist was attempting to pass the semi-truck when an SUV driving too fast struck him from behind. The motorcyclist was thrown from the motorcycle and slid under the semi-truck and was…

Teen Who Assaulted Officer Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Seventeen-year-old Gavin Johnson is one of four teens charged in the January 2018 disturbance.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A teen who pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer during a disturbance at the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan has been sentenced to 3 years in prison. Seventeen-year-old Gavin Johnson is one of four teens charged in the January 2018 disturbance. Morton County Assistant State’s Attorney Austin Gunderson says Johnson followed a correctional officer into a closet and assisted…

SilverSneakers Program Gets Older Adults Active and Moving

Social interaction is part of the program

FARGO, N.D. — After retirement, it can be a lot harder to get out of the house and stay active. A program at the YMCA is getting adults moving and grooving no matter what their age. Pat Anvik says she didn’t do any exercise during her three plus decades of working. “Just my fingers on the computer,” she said. After…

Opioid-Related Overdoses Decreasing in Cass County

Since 2016, there's been an 80 percent decrease in opioid-related deaths in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — “The alarm bells really started ringing in 2016 when we had a high number of opioid overdoses,” said Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator Robyn Sall. In that year alone, Cass County had 31 opioid–related overdose deaths. Since then, that number has decreased by more than 80 percent. “We are seeing reductions on a county–wide level, on a state–wide…

People Enjoy Tasty Lunch While Supporting a Good Cause at Eat United Food Truck Feed

A portion of sales from each food truck will benefit United Way of Cass-Clay

FARGO, N.D. — People got to enjoy spending some time outside while having a tasty lunch, all for a good cause. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and United Way of Cass–Clay teamed up for the Eat United Food Truck Feed. Several food trucks took part including Twisted Spork Mobile Food, Pico Food Truck, and Texas Best Express. A…

Drekker Brewing Hosts LGBTQ+ Organization

The brewery hosts an "unpillage" event twice a month

FARGO, N.D. — Drekker Brewing hosts an “unpillage” event twice a month. With Pride Month wrapping up, Drekker is bringing in the Pride Collective and Community Center. They host a nonprofit organization at their brewery and invite customers to enjoy food, music and, of course, beer. Their goal is to spread awareness about local nonprofit organizations. The Pride Collective is…

President Trump Nominates Daniel Traynor For U.S. District Judge Seat

Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has nominated Daniel Traynor to become a U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. Traynor would fill the seat of Judge Daniel Hovland in Bismarck. Hovland announced in December that he would enter into semi-retirement since being on the bench since 2002. Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake. He…

NDSU Police Want To Talk To Wheelie-Popping Motorcycle Rider

Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour

FARGO, N.D. — Police at NDSU have issued a warning to a motorcycle rider who’s been popping wheelies on campus. Police say they’d like to speak with the blonde-haired motorcyclist about safe driving. His antics may result in a ticket. Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour. Categories: Local News, North…