North Dakota News

Roosevelt Elementary Students Pick Out Gifts To Give Family Members

Students were able to pick out items like mugs, plush toys, hats and playing cards.

FARGO, N.D-  It all started last year, when the school’s librarian was donating books to students. Sandra Egan, the kitchen manager at Roosevelt Elementary decided to take it a step forward and organize an event where kids could pick out a gift for a family member. “I think it would be something special for the kids. You know, to be…

Man dies in crash in Walsh County

NEAR PARK RIVER, N.D. – A man is killed in a crash near Park River. It happened around 10:15 Friday morning 2.5 miles south of town on 134th Avenue Northeast. The Highway Patrol says an SUV left the road, entered the ditch and then a field and vaulted into a railroad embankment. The vehicle overturned and rested on its roof….

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Showtimes & Availability

FARGO, ND – It’s been as busy as the port of Mos Eisley all throughout the night at the Century Cinema, and people are slowly trickling in for the early morning screenings of the new Star Wars film, The Rise of Skywalker. The dedication of the Star Wars fandom is unlike any others, and while this film has received mixed…

How To Be “Fire Smart” This Holiday Season

If not managed properly, holiday decorations can quickly become dangerous

FARGO, N.D. — Some say it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Lights, candles and Christmas trees begin to fill the homes of many, as the holiday quickly approaches. But with the beauty and cheer of holiday decorations comes an often forgotten concern: the added risk of a house fire. “I think that we’re all kind of aware of…

Third Graders from Eagles Elementary Get a Surprise Visit From The Grinch.

They were at an event that is part of an Adopt-a-school program.

FARGO, N.D- Kids visited Touchmark Senior Living to hear stories, sing songs and do activities. This is the second year they’re reading “How the Grinch stole Christmas.” The Grinch made a special appearance at the end of the reading. “Learning from other generations is incredibly important. And just bringing that connection together is incredibly important. It brings smiles and joy to…

West Fargo Public Library Hosts Annual Mitten Tree Drive

The tree is a way to support children in need this holiday season

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Public Library is spreading some warm holiday cheer to kids in need this winter. The library is hosting its annual Mitten Tree drive. Community members can stop by and donate winter gear to support kids whose families can’t afford to buy their own. They’re accepting any new or like-new children’s gloves, mittens, hats and…

EPIC Companies Announce Plan for Mixed-Use Building in Fargo

The development is expected to cost between $70-120 million.

FARGO, N.D.–EPIC Companies announce a plan for a new mixed-use building on Main Avenue in downtown Fargo. EPIC recently acquired Gateway Center through a partnership with the previous owner, and plan to utilize the space while they finalize development plans for the new building. Construction for phase one of the development is scheduled for summer 2020 and phase two in…

Plan to Livestream Legislative Committee Meetings Advances

Related costs, including closed captioning, top $100,000.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota is moving forward with a plan to livestream legislative committee meetings, despite some concerns about the cost of implementing the service. The Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee voted Wednesday to livestream committee meetings in two rooms of the state Capitol for the 2019-2020 interim. Related costs, including closed captioning, top $100,000. The 2021 Legislature could consider a…

Realtors Win ‘Ring A Bell” Challenge

In total, the groups were able to raise over 68,000 for The Salvation Army.

FARGO, N.D- Local realtors have still got it. They once again take first place raising over 30 thousand dollars for The Salvation Army as part of the “Ring a Bell” challenge. Firefighters took second place raising over 24 thousand and 3rd place went to law enforcement who raised just over 10 thousand dollars. Realtors say they are excited for the…