North Dakota News

The Salvation Army Holding Annual Coats for Kids Drive

The Salvation Army encourages donating lightly-used winter apparel items that may be too small or unused.

FARGO, N.D.–The Salvation Army is holding their annual fall drive to collect coats and warm winter apparel for families and individuals in the Fargo-Moorhead community. The Salvation Army encourages donating lightly-used winter apparel items that may be too small or unused. Last year, almost 1,600 coats were given out along with over 2,300 warm winter accessories. The Salvation Army says…

What to Expect During Welcoming Week 2019

It runs September 13-22

FARGO, N.D. — Ten years ago, cities across the country started making more of an effort in welcoming immigrants, refugees and newcomers to the states. But it wasn’t until five years ago that Fargo–Moorhead got on board. “I can’t imagine living in a world where everybody is the same and we all do the same thing, we don’t ever learn…

Sanford Unveils New Clinic in West Fargo

It will be back open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Sanford opens a brand new clinic next to where its old location once stood on Sheyenne in West Fargo. Four physicians opened the old clinic in 1969. Fifty years later, Sanford’s executive director of women’s and primary care says she’s hoping the new clinic will continue a legacy of serving the needs of patients in the…

Space Aliens Hosts Jeff Maddock Benefit

The benefit is part of the restaurant's "Space Aliens Helping Earthlings" program

FARGO, N.D. — Space Aliens Grill & Bar in Fargo is giving back to the community, one local cause at a time. It’s hosting a benefit for Jeff Maddock. The Fargo man is fighting a rare form of leukemia. All day today, if you eat at Space Aliens and show the Jeff Maddock Benefit letter on Facebook or Twitter, the…

Woman Named Next Deputy Adjutant General For North Dakota National Guard

Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber Becomes The First Woman Promoted To The Post

BISMARCK, N.D. — For the first time, the next deputy adjutant general for the North Dakota National Guard will be a woman. Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber succeeds Brig. Gen. Robert Becklund who is retiring on October 1. She is currently assigned as the assistant adjutant general-Army and was promoted to brigadier general in April. As the deputy, she would serve…

West Fargo Man Wearing Only Pajama Pants Arrested For Criminal Trespass

One woman thought the person in her home was her son

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man was arrested over the weekend for criminal trespass after police say he entered one house and pounded on the windows of others. Police say Jacob King was only wearing pajama pants at the time. One woman thought the person in her home was her son. Police say it appears King had been…

Man Who Ran Stop Sign and Was Killed In A Crash With A Semi Is Identified

68-year-old Emil Vetsch of Balta failed to yield at an intersection on Highway 19

ESMOND, N.D. — North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the man who was killed after failing to stop for a stop sign in Benson County. They say 68-year-old Emil Vetsch of Balta failed to yield at an intersection on Highway 19, about 2 miles west of Esmond. His pickup was hit on the driver’s side by a semi. Both vehicles…

Fargo Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Royal Liquors

A Man Got Away With Money Late Saturday Night

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday night at Royal Liquors at 1606 Main Avenue. A man entered the store around 10:30, showed what appeared to be a handgun, and demanded money from the employee. He was given an undetermined amount of cash and fled. Police are not yet releasing any additional information. Categories:…

WATCH: Lightning Strikes South Fargo Garage

FARGO, N.D. – A lightning strike may have caused a garage fire in South Fargo. It happened at 11:35 Monday morning in the 2500 block of Amber Valley Court South. Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief Dane Carley says crews responded at 11:48 after a neighbor saw smoke in a garage near a twin home. Carley says firefighters knocked the fire…

Officer Assaulted During Jamestown Arrest

Police say the man fled into the IDK Bar & Grill where he fought with an officer and assaulted him.

JAMESTOWN, N.D.–Police say a Jamestown officer was assaulted by a suspect during a weekend arrest at a bar. Authorities say officers responded Saturday to a report of a suspicious man peeking into windows. An officer found the man in the parking lot of Casey’s General Store and ordered him to take his hands out of his pockets. Police say the…