North Dakota News

NDSU Animal Science Hosts Moos and Ewes

The rainy weather earlier in the day left some families in the valley moooving into the NDSU Equine Center for Moos and Ewes.

FARGO N.D. — The rainy weather earlier in the day left some families in the valley moving into the NDSU Equine Center for Moos and Ewes. Kids got the chance to meet some new furry friends of baby goats, sheep, and cows. It’s the 10th annual showcase for the department. The whole point of the showcase is to introduce kids…

FM Area Celebrates 4th Annual FM Crossroads Powwow

The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song, dance and the honoring of a thriving culture.

  FARGO, N.D. — The sounding of drums and chanting for the roll call kick off the beginning of a two–day celebration of song,dance and the honoring of a thriving culture. “I have been dancing since I was two so I’m 44 years old, and I have been dancing since I was two, so that’s like 42 years of experience…

Fargo Firefighters Have Trouble Getting to Fire Because of Illegal Parking

They say damages are at roughly $5,000

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Departments says it had difficulty getting to a basement fire at 4280 Estate Drive South because of narrow private roads and illegal parking. Once firefighters got to the blaze around 4:00, they were able to put it out in under 20 minutes. Battalion Chief Dane Carley says because the basement was being used for…

Salvation Army Distributes Coats For Kids

People were also able to register for the Thanksgiving Food Box.

FARGO, N.D. – The Salvation Army distributes coats for kids and families so they get some warmth this winter. Over the past year, The Salvation Army has been receiving donations of coats and other clothing to help those in need during the cold winter season. Some of the donations were able to find a new home as hundreds gathered outside…

League Of Women Voters Host Census Talk

The group packed into the Sons Of Norway in Fargo to talk about how to volunteer for the census and encouraged others to get their paperwork done.

FARGO N.D. — The League Of Women Voters and U.S. Census 2020 are teaming up to teach people about the importance of being counted. The group packed into the Sons Of Norway in Fargo to talk about how to volunteer for the census and encouraged others to get their paperwork done. The group ate lunch while they were given a…

West Fargo Police Arrest Fargo Man for DUI

33-year-old Nicholas Olauson surrendered without incident.

West Fargo, N.D.–West Fargo Police arrested a man for DUI  and reckless driving on Friday. The West Fargo Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Main Avenue E. at approximately 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, officers witnessed the suspect vehicle driving recklessly and running red lights. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. A…

Acres of Terror: Expert Advice on Creating Home Haunts

Go behind the scenes for the secrets of some of the region's most successful scarers.

Take a look at this picture. Creepily convincing, right? Can you believe under the layers of dirt, grime, gore, decay and rotting flesh is….a simple dollar store skeleton? (It’s dressed up with some simple ingredients you probably have on hand.) It’s true. And it’s just one of the many fascinating techniques behind the creation of one of the region’s longest-running…

School Bus Strikes Moose Near Crary, ND

Twenty-five passengers were aboard the bus when it struck the moose.

CRARY, N.D.–A Dunseith school bus carrying the school volleyball team struck a moose while traveling on Highway 2, three miles east of Crary. The bus suffered significant front-end damage, but the bus driver, 78-year-old Curtiss Halvorson, was able to drive it safely to a stop. Twenty-five passengers were aboard the bus when it struck the moose. No one was injured….

New Information Added to North Dakota Education Dashboard

Statewide data as well as individual school district and school building performances are available.

BISMARCK, N.D.–State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler says a new year’s worth of school information has been added to the state’s “education dashboard” website. North Dakotans can use the dashboard to look up information about school districts and individual schools. State assessment and A-C-T test results are available. The site also has information about school enrollment, demographics and graduation rates. The education…

Man on Probation for Murder Arrested for Drunken Driving

McIntosh County State's Attorney Mary DePuydt has filed a petition to revoke Caspers' probation.

BISMARCK, N.D.–A return to prison is possible for a man convicted in a 2010 murder after he was arrested this week for driving while intoxicated. 36-year-old Nicholas Caspers served about 6 years in prison for the death of Paul Varner before he was released on probation in 2017. He pleaded guilty to felony murder in 2011. The state Department of…