North Dakota News

Traffic At North Dakota’s 8 Commercial Aiports Increases In July

Year-to-date boardings for the eight airports are up more than 10 percent

BISMARCK, N.D. — Traffic at North Dakota’s eight commercial airports was up 12 percent in July compared to last year. More than 110,000 people boarded planes in Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Devils Lake, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson in July. Williston had the highest percentage increase, of nearly 27 percent. Year-to-date boardings for the eight airports are up more than…

UND Alumni Association & Foundation Has A Record-Setting Fiscal Year

Alumni and friends of the university gave $67.7 million

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It has been a record-setting fiscal year for the UND Alumni Association & Foundation. Alumni and friends of the university gave $67.7 million to the foundation during the fiscal year that ended June 30. That is nearly twice the amount committed the previous year. The old record was $49.9 million set in 2011. Nine-thousand and sixteen…

Grand Forks Police Theft Investigation

GRAND FORKS, ND — The Grand Forks Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying this individual in an investigation regarding the theft of coins and damage to laundry machines from an apartment building in Grand Forks. If you have any information on this individual, or if you are this individual,  please contact Det. Riedinger at triedinger@grandforksgov.com or call 701-787-8011….

Motorists Save Money as Gas Prices Continue to Lower

North Dakota motorists are saving four cents per gallon compared to one week ago.

Fargo, ND–Motorists in North Dakota and across the country are paying less at the pump as gas prices continue to move lower. According to AAA, motorists are saving seven cents per gallon nationally, while North Dakota motorists are saving four cents per gallon compared to one week ago. Savings are even greater compared to one year ago when the National…

Officers Specially Trained to Detect Drugged Drivers

Tarek Chase says law enforcement officers statewide have noticed an increase in drug-impaired driving.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ As law enforcement agencies across North Dakota begin a concentrated effort to catch impaired drivers, some 60 law enforcement officers will be using their specially-trained skills to detect motorists who are high on drugs. About 20 agencies across the state employ officers who have taken the rigorous, internationally utilized program that helps law enforcement identify drivers…

Update: Man Identified in Crash that Tore Car in Half

Update: Authorities say 38-year-old Christopher Bauer of Puposky, Minnesota was driving south on County Road 81 when his car went into the ditch. The car re-entered the road and spun into the path of a semi truck, which struck the car on the passenger side. Bauer was pronounced dead at the scene.   NEAR OXBOW, N.D. – A 38–year–old man…

Coal Conveyor that Crosses Highway to be Removed

The tube that for decades served as a landmark along the road in central North Dakota is being removed Monday.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The huge white tube between Washburn and Underwood that once carried coal over U.S. Highway 83 is coming down. The Bismarck Tribune reports the tube that for decades served as a landmark along the road in central North Dakota is being removed Monday. It’s part of a 3-mile conveyor that the Falkirk Mining Co. installed in…

Fargo Post 2 Headed To American Legion World Series

Post 2 won the Central Plains Regional and will be making their fourth appearance at the World Series, first since 1992.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Fargo Post 2 is heading to American Legion World Series after defeating Excelsior 8-0 in game one and 3-2 in game two on Sunday at Sioux Falls Stadium. Post 2 won the Central Plains Regional and will be making their fourth appearance at the World Series, first since 1992. Taylor Parrett was named tournament MVP and…

Mapleton Man Helps Amish Teen Adjust to New Life

25-year-old John Shrock picked up Jay Miller in the beginning of July after he left Wisconsin Amish community

MAPLETON, N.D. — We spend our entire lives forming relationships, but it was when John Shrock turned 17 that his came to a standstill. “I lost everyone, all my friends, all my relationships just cut off in one day,” Shrock said. That’s when Shrock left an Amish community in Wisconsin. He says his mother even reached out to him saying…

Community Brings Out All the Rainbows for 19th Annual F-M Pride Parade

a rally was held at the Fargo civic center afterwards

  FARGO, N.D. — It’s the last chance to get decked out in all your rainbow gear. F-M Pride Week 2019 is closing out with a parade. It started at Moorhead City Hall and ended at Fargo City Hall. Some people who are attending the parade for the first time say coming is a great way to show their kids…