North Dakota News

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…

Fargo Authorities Say Man Confesses To Starting Numerous Dumpster Fires Downtown

They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo say a man has confessed to setting a number of dumpster fires around the downtown area. Officers and the Fargo Fire Department Battalion Chief were on the lookout for a suspect last night. They found Carl Thronson near Fire Station 1 and he was taken into custody. Thronson is being held on a felony…

United Way Holds School Supply Drive Distribution Event

The organization hopes to help 6,000 students this year

FARGO, N.D. — Thousands of students get to head back to school with a new backpack and school supplies thanks to United Way. The organization held its annual school supply drive, and families gathered at the Fargodome for the distribution event. The goal is to help 6,000 students this year. “We really want to do everything we can to try…

Pride in the Park Brings Community Together, Creates Friendships

Attendees say it's a welcoming, judgement-free place

FARGO, N.D. — It’s described as a welcoming and open place where everyone can be themselves. For one group of friends, Pride in the Park was a way to instantly connect. Maxwell Dirks went for the first time, and he says it’s everything he expected and more. He credits friends he’s met throughout his life with helping him find himself….

Dancing To Donate, Davies Dancers Raising Cash For Nationals

FARGO, N.D. — Kicking donations into high gear. It’s what Davies High School’s Eagle Elite Dance team is doing to make it to nationals. The team is raising cash by running a car wash where they accepted donations of any amount. The team hopes the money here can help get them to Orlando Florida to the UDA Nationals. The girls…

Go Far Woman Run Kicks Off; Weekend Full of Events

About 1,400 people are expected to participate

FARGO, N.D. — The Go Far Woman Run kicked off Friday. The evening’s events included a youth run, toddler trot and diaper dash. Saturday’s races are all for women and include a 5K, 10K and half marathon. About 1,400 people are expected to take part. There’s also an expo and silent auction. Proceeds from the run will be donated to…

Drug Investigation Leads to Downtown Arrest

Schultz is facing two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine and Delivery of an Imitation Controlled Substance.

Fargo, ND–A Fargo man was arrested after police investigations proved he was trafficking methamphetamine out of his apartment. U.S. Marshals arrested 52-year-old George Allen Schultz on Friday for selling drugs in the apartments above the Empire Bar and Liquor Store in downtown Fargo. The Fargo Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted multiple operations and were able to conduct controlled purchases of…

Police Searching For Mandan Walmart Assault Suspect

  MANDAN, N.D. – Police are searching for a man who assaulted a person with a knife at the Mandan Walmart. Officers arrived to the store around 11:30 and it was already evacuated and closed. Investigators say a vendor was approached by a man who began yelling and swearing at them. When they tried to walk away, the man pulled…