North Dakota News

Fire in Williams County Releases 280 Barrels of Brine

All brine was contained on location and cleanup has started.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)–A fire at a well in Williams County led to the release of 280 barrels of brine. The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division says the fire happened Saturday at a well 5 miles east of Alamo. Whiting Oil and Gas Corp. reported the brine release Sunday. All brine was contained on location and cleanup has started. A…

Converting Railroad Bridge into Pedestrian Bridge Feasible but Expensive

The report concluded that repurposing the bridge would cost almost $6.9 million.

BISMARCK, N.D.– A study finds that converting a historic North Dakota railroad bridge into a pedestrian bridge can be done but it would be expensive. Landscape architecture professors at North Dakota State University looked at repurposing the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge as a footbridge. The Bismarck Tribune reports the report concluded that would cost almost $6.9 million. Proponents of saving the…

Vendors Celebrate Final Day of Food Truck Festival with “Makin’ Bacon” Challenge

Founder says this year is the festival's most successful one yet

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Food Truck Festival is closing its doors on a high note. Its founder says this is their most successful year yet. More than 9,000 people have come out to the North Dakota Horse Park over the past few days to indulge their cravings, from deep–fried cheese curds to Norwegian dumplings. But it may not be…

Maker’s Market Celebrates Local Businesses

4E Winery started the market last year

MAPLETON, N.D. — Each one of these vendors has a story just waiting to be told. “I’ve been in the sign industry for over 20 years, got out of the sign industry because of a back injury and this was easier on my back to do this kind of work other than the signs,” said Chris Waalen. Waalen recycles fences…

Friends, Family, Alumni Cheer on Fargo Post 2

the game will continue tomorrow because of rain

  FARGO, N.D. — As Fargo’s Post Two team competes on a national stage, they’ve got plenty of fans cheering them on back home. Friends, family and alumni of the team all watched the third game of the American Legion World Series at Herds and Horns. Fargo Post two lost the first game in the series but won the second….

Veterans Honor Flight Holds Fundraiser at RedHawks Game

The next honor flight will be October 20th and 21st

FARGO, N.D. — It was Veterans Honor Flight Jersey Day at the RedHawks game and there was no shortage of support. The players wore Honor Flight jerseys that will be auctioned off. The fundraiser also included merchandise, a silent auction and a chance to donate money. All proceeds go towards taking about 90 veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the…

Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days Takes People Back in Time

It will continue on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days gives people the chance to take a trip back in time. One of the things on display includes a steam engine that was used to give NDSU electricity at the turn of the century. “You got to remember that NDSU was two miles outside of Fargo at one time. So being that…

International Potluck Summer Music Festival Promotes Different Cultures

Two food trucks were at the potluck

FARGO, N.D. — It’s an evening of trying new tastes and hearing new sounds, but the International Potluck Summer Music Festival is mostly about bringing people together. About a hundred people went to the event promoting different cultures. Two food trucks, Suna’s Egyptian Eatery and Adibon Ethnic Catering were there. About half a dozen bands performed. The potluck has been…

Food By The Truckload, Fargo hosts Food Truck Festival

FARGO N.D – At the Food Truck Fair in Fargo are getting the chance to try out some local vendors and with all these food and drink options there is something for everybody. One local vendor called the CzechWagon has a long history with the celebration. “We’ve been doing it for 5 or 6 years or so with the trailer…

Golden Drive Homeless Kids Holds BBQ to Raise Awareness

They're getting the word out about their big community event

FARGO, N.D. — Golden Drive Homeless Kids is getting the word out about an upcoming gathering while also raising money. The organization held a BBQ outside of Cash Wise on 13th Avenue where they served up hot dogs and brats. The BBQ will continue tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Golden Drive is having its big community event next…