North Dakota News

City Commissioners Approve Pilot Program for ‘Food Truck Fridays’

Currently, food trucks mainly operate on private properties with permission from property owners.

FARGO, N.D.– City commissioners just approved a pilot program being referred to as “Food Truck Fridays.” The goal is to examine what kind of interest there is from the vendors and the public. Last summer, an attempt to allow food trucks to operate on public streets in the downtown business district was tabled because of a late start and complications….

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN Announces Dates for Next Flight

The Honor Flight takes Veterans to Washington, DC free of charge to see the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.

Fargo, N.D.– The Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota/Minnesota is pleased to announce the dates for the next flight! The Honor Flight takes Veterans to Washington, DC free of charge to see the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. Preference is given to WWII Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and those Veterans who are terminally ill (from any service…

Semi Driver Charged with Negligent Homicide in Fatal Crash

The semi driver told a witness he knew his brakes were not working properly.

Watford City, N.D.–The driver of a semi involved in a fatal crash near the Missouri River last fall has been charged with negligent homicide. Authorities say James Whitcomb was driving on Highway 85 last October when he crashed into a pickup truck, pushing it into another vehicle and killing Terry Lynn. A criminal complaint says Whitcomb told a witness at…

Grand Forks Taxi Driver Assaulted with a Gun in Attempted Robbery

The driver was struck in the face by what he said was a large caliber revolver.

A Grand Forks taxi driver was assaulted with a gun in an attempted robbery on Wednesday. Officers responded to the call around 4:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Oak Street. The driver had been called to the area to pick up a customer when he was struck in the face by what he said was a large caliber revolver….

Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir Sings Their Way to Carnegie Hall

Twenty five singers in the Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir were invited to New York.

FARGO, N.D.– Twenty five singers in the Fargo Moorhead Youth Choir were invited to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall. For months, they practiced for their moment on the big stage. “A lot of challenges, the music was extremely challenging both in range and intervals and mixed meters,” says artistic director of FMYC, Josh Dahl. “There are a lot of…

United Way Helps Expand MATBUS Service to Industrial Park

The new route will start in August

FARGO, N.D. — A new United Way initiative will benefit workers, companies and the city of Fargo. There are over 19,000 jobs in Industrial Park, the area north of Main Avenue and west of I–29. It houses over 40 businesses, but because of the location, it’s causing a workforce shortage. “It’s not just us either, it’s all different areas of the…

“I’m having fun”: 92-Year-Old Fargo Veteran Refuses to Retire

Bob Shirley started working as a greeter at Sanford Health two years ago

FARGO, N.D. — Love what you do and work becomes so much more than a chore. One Fargo man is not only living proof of that. Bob Shirley is not ready to leave anytime soon is creating such a lasting impact on all of those around him. When you look past the outside of Sanford’s downtown clinic, you sure do find…

Horace Teen Chosen as ND Advocate for JDRF’s 2019 Children’s Congress

Danika Johnson will head to our nation's capital in July

HORACE, N.D. — A 17-year-old from Horace is chosen out of nearly one-thousand North Dakota applicants to go to JDRF’s 2019 Children’s Congress. Danika Johnson and students from all 50 states and five other countries living with type one diabetes will head to Washington, D.C. from July 8th to the 10th. They will let congressional leaders know why it should be…

Red Cross Honors Local Heroes at “Celebrating the Mission” Event

Three people received Hero awards

FARGO, N.D. — Everyday heroes in the community are being recognized for their work at American Red Cross’s “Celebrating the Mission” event. Volunteers, local fire departments and emergency responders were all invited to the lunch. The Red Cross helps victims during disasters and keeps people safe by making sure homes have safeguards in case of fire. Jeff Wolsky, who was awarded…

Crime Fighting Camaro in North Dakota

Sheriff Chad Kaiser says the Chevy dealership in Jamestown makes the lease payments while the county pays the insurance.

JAMESTOWN, ND (KFGO) – It attracts plenty of attention. It is the second year that an unmarked, black 2015 Camaro has been used as a public relations and traffic law enforcement tool for the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Chad Kaiser says the Chevy dealership in Jamestown makes the lease payments while the county pays the insurance. “Wilhelm’s donated the…