North Dakota News

Fargo Public Library Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s 115th Birthday

Kids could listen to The Cat in the Hat, play games, and make some crafts

FARGO, N.D. — There were plenty of cats in hats on hand to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday at Fargo Public Library. As part of Read Across America, kids listened to a reading of The Cat in the Hat while also taking part in several Dr. Seuss–themed activities. With more than sixty books including Green Eggs and Ham and The Lorax in his…

4 Luv of Dog Rescue Hosts Microchipping Clinic for Dogs and Cats

52% of dogs with a microchip who go missing are reunited with their owners

MOORHEAD, Minn. — 4 Luv of Dog Rescue is making it easier for pet owners to keep track of their four–legged friends. Throughout the morning, people could bring their dogs or cats in to get injected with a microchip that contains the owner’s information. The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association says 52 percent of missing dogs who have a…

North Dakota’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens

Over a dozen people lined up to learn about how The Botanist's products could help their needs

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors Friday morning in Fargo. When Justyce Dahl found out a medical marijuana dispensary was opening in Fargo, he drove six hours from Williston to learn about how it could help his chronic pain. “I broke my back in a car accident. I have quite extensive nerve damage in my…

Body of Missing Man Found in Foster County, ND

FOSTER COUNTY, N.D. – The Foster County Sheriff’s Office says deputies found the body of a missing man around 5:30 PM Friday. Police say Rees G. Bennett was found a quarter mile away from the home he was reported missing from. The sheriff’s office has not said where the man was found and said more information may be released Monday. The…

Fargo Mayor Issues Proclamation Congratulating Residents For Surviving “Fridguary”

FARGO, N.D. – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney issues a proclamation congratulating residents on braving “Fridguary.” “A trip down Hornbacher’s frozen food aisle now feels more like a saunter in a sauna than subzero. And whereas the people no longer say North Dakota is flat thanks to the Fargo snow mountains,” Mahoney said. Mayor Mahoney says even though some communities may misplace…

Car Crashes into School Bus Near Linton

NEAR LINTON, N.D. –  A car crashed into a school bus near Linton injuring five people including three students. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Alexis Wangler of Linton was on Highway 83 around 7:00 Friday morning. The bus driver slowed down to turn with the bus’s 8-way lights activated. Wangler wasn’t able to slow down or stop because…

Grand Forks Police Investigate Attempted Abduction Suspect

Police Lt. Brett Johnson says it happened around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, when the girl was walking home in the 33-hundred block of South 10th St.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KFGO) – Grand Forks Police are looking for a man who tried to lure a sixth-grade girl from Schroeder Middle School into his mini-van. Police Lt. Brett Johnson says it happened around 3:35 p.m. Thursday, when the girl was walking home in the 33-hundred block of South 10th St. Police say the suspect is 50-to-60 years old,…

Water Main Break Shuts Down Portions of 7th Avenue North

Traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue North via 11th Street North and 12th Street North.

FARGO, ND — Due to a water main break, 7th Avenue North has been closed between 11th and 12th Streets North. Traffic will be detoured to 8th Avenue North via 11th Street North and 12th Street North. The road is expected to fully reopen by the end of today. Find a complete list of road closures online at www.FargoStreets.com. Follow…

Bethany Retirement Living Serves Up Soup to Support Residents

The proceeds support the community's Auxiliary Program

FARGO, N.D. — Bethany Retirement Living served up several different flavors of soup as part of their annual “Soup of the Day” celebration. People could taste a variety of homemade soups made by employees, family members of those living in the community, and volunteers from local churches. Bread was also provided by Great Harvest Bread Company. Some say bringing a variety…

Horace Asks the Public For Input on the Future of the City

The small city has been seeing continued growth over the last few years.

HORACE, N.D. — The city of Horace holds a public meeting to build a comprehensive plan for the future. That growth is expected to continue with groundbreaking on two new schools in the West Fargo School District. Construction is set to begin on a new middle school in the spring and a high school next year. City officials want to…