North Dakota News

Red River Farmer’s Market Celebrates Last Day of the Season

Shoppers got to enjoy the final day of the Red River Farmer's Market as winter quickly approaches

FARGO, N.D.- The Market is a popular Fargo destination but brings in people from all over the U.S. This year’s event featured over 50 vendors who were selling everything from clothing to home decor and fresh produce. Visitors were able to enjoy live music, a special performance from F–M Ballet, and a cooking demonstration. “When you have a lot of people…

Residents at Eventide in West Fargo Thank First Responders

The event is part of "Make A Difference Day."

FARGO, N.D.- Once a year, Eventide takes a day trip to the West Fargo Fire Department, Police Department and F–M Ambulance. Their first stop was the Fire Department. Residents thanked first responders for their hard work in the community by bringing donuts. “We see them a lot, it could be good or bad, but they do come to our place…

North Dakota Game Warden Attacked by Moose

Investigators are trying to determine if the bull moose was sick.

WILLOW CITY, N.D.–Wildlife officials say a state game warden escaped serious injuries when he was attacked by a bull moose in North Dakota. Game & Fish Department Chief Game Warden Robert Timian says that District Game Warden Jonathan Toftland was in the Willow City area Wednesday to investigate a report of an injured or sick bull moose. As Toftland approached…

North Dakota Democrats Urge Resignation Over Fake Omar Photo

Democratic senators wrote a letter Thursday to the Minot Republican.

BISMARCK, N.D.–North Dakota Senate Democrats have joined the call for state Sen. Oley Larsen to resign his leadership position in the wake of his Facebook posts targeting a Muslim congresswoman. Democratic senators wrote a letter Thursday to the Minot Republican asking that he relinquish his position as president pro tempore. Their letter comes after Larsen sent an email to his…

West Fargo Police Participating in Pink Patch Project

This is the second year the West Fargo Police Department is collecting donations

WEST FARGO, N.D.–The West Fargo Police Department is selling pink versions of the department patch as a part of the Pink Patch Project. The Pink Patch Project started in 2015 with one police department in California, but has since expanded to include several hundred agencies throughout the world. This is the second year the West Fargo Police Department is collecting…

Google to Host Free ‘Grow with Google’ Workshops in Fargo

Google staff will provide resources for getting a business up and running online.

FARGO, N.D.–Google has announced it will host free “Grow with Google’ Workshops at the Fargo Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on October 30. The workshops aim to help job seekers and small businesses navigate the ins and outs of operating a business online. Local non-profits, libraries, government agencies and educational institutions will also be invited. Google staff…

University of North Dakota Presidential Field Down to 6 Candidates

The names of the presidential hopefuls will likely be released next week.

GRAND FORKS, N.D.–The quest to find the next president at the University of North Dakota is down to six candidates. Members of the search committee met behind closed doors Thursday to talk about possible replacements for Mark Kennedy, the onetime Republican congressman from Minnesota who was named president at the University of Colorado. University system officials say the names of…

Ex-Treasurer of Bismarck Charity Accused of Theft

The felony theft charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.

BISMARCK, N.D.–The former treasurer of a Bismarck charity focused on helping children is accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from the organization. Fifty-one-year-old Kathryn Artlip was charged Thursday with stealing $10,000 from Bisman Stiletto over three years. The felony theft charge carries a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison if convicted. Police say a third-party accountant conducted an audit…

Local Farmer Endures Difficult, Wet Harvest Season

He says this fall rain is unlike anything he's seen before

HOPE, N.D. — Tony Richards and his father have been farming for more than 50 years combined. He says the past few haven’t been the smoothest. “Margins are very, very tight, and one hiccup can turn you in from making a couple bucks to losing a lot.” Richards had to overcome more than just a hiccup recently. An unusual combination…

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Wants Your Vote Again

Governor Burgum made the announcement online overnight

FARGO, N.D.- His first campaign stop was in Fargo surrounded by friends, family and supporters. Burgum highlighted some of his accomplishments from the past four years. He talked about the progress on criminal justice reform and the Free through Recovery program that helps people battling addiction. Burgum also talks about how he was able to solve the Dakota Access Pipeline…