North Dakota News

Vehicle Fire Causes Section of I-94 to Close

A flat-bed trailer hauling square hay bales had caught fire.

UPDATE: One eastbound lane has been opened and traffic is no longer being rerouted.   Glen Ullin, N.D.–The eastbound lanes on Interstate 94 near Exit 110 have been closed since 7:45 Tuesday morning due to a vehicle fire. The Glen Ullin Fire Department received reports of a vehicle on fire and discovered a flat-bed trailer hauling square hay bales had…

Kris Kristofferson Surprises Crowd At Downtown Fargo Bar After Concert

Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey's and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below

FARGO, N.D. — A popular local band got quite a surprise Saturday night when a music legend joined them on stage. Kris Kristofferson stopped by Dempsey’s in downtown Fargo and asked to sing a few songs with 32 Below. He performed several songs including his classic “Me & Bobby McGee” and stuck around with his wife for about 45 minutes….

Special Veterans Celebration Held At Touchmark at Harwood Groves

The staff set up a wall of memorabilia that many of the veterans had during their service overseas

FARGO, N.D. — Veterans at Touchmark at Harwood Groves were the guest of honor at a special celebration. In honor of their service, veterans were invited to stand and be recognized by staff, family, and friends at Touchmark. The staff set up a wall of memorabilia that many of the veterans had during their service overseas. A presentation by physical…

Unusual Arctic Blast Strands Women’s College Basketball Team in Fargo

The team is using the time to form a deeper bond with one another.

FARGO, ND – Cancelled. It’s the word no traveler wants to see on the departure board. For the Northern Illinois Huskies, it’s the word that’s keeping them from returning home, and here in Fargo for just a little bit longer. “This is the second worst experience I’ve had, but I love these girls so it makes it a lot better.”…

Girl Scouts Help Dogs Find Homes

Troop 30315 is making dog toys for Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue shelter

FARGO, N.D. — Two Dakota Horizons Girl Scouts in Fargo are aiming to make a difference in the community by helping a few dogs find homes. The 10–year–olds, along with help from family and friends, spent the day making 150 dog toys to be donated to the Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue shelter at a “Meet and Greet” event. The chew…

Chicago & Denver flights canceled at Fargo’s Hector International Airport

FARGO, N.D. – Several flights to and from Hector International Airport are canceled Monday because of snow. Several United Airlines and American Airlines planes arriving and departing from Chicago’s O’Hare International airport have been canceled. One United flight departing for Denver has been canceled. To rebook a United flight, call 1-800-241-6522. To rebook an American flight, call 1-800-433-7300. To see…

LIVE: Travels with Frode

See Norway with a native.

There are a lot of folks around our region who can boast Norwegian heritage. But far fewer of them are actually Norwegian transplants, and even fewer are leading their own tours of their homeland. Now, you can tag along. Frode Tilden is about to embark on his second “Travels with Frode” tour of his homeland and he wants to take…

Jamaican Lottery Scam Victim Waiting for Full Restitution

As of now, Edna has only received three checks totaling $287.

HARVEY, N.D. – A 90-year-old woman who was scammed out of her life savings by a Jamaican lottery scam wants all of her $400,000 back. Edna Schmeets, of Harvey, was the victim whose case launched what became the first large-scale Jamaican lottery scam case prosecuted in the U.S. All 31 defendants have been prosecuted, including 14 Jamaican nationals who were…