North Dakota News

Families Embrace the Chilly Temperatures at 4th Annual Frostival

Some activities were canceled or moved indoors

In the four years Frostival has come to the metro, organizers say this year is by far the coldest. “I was hoping for like 15 degrees outside so we could do some outdoor dance. We were supposed to do that this morning. But with the cold weather, it’s just too cold to bundle up and have to try to move…

Grand Forks Resident Displaced from Apartment After Bathroom Fire

When fire crews arrived on scene they observed a slight haze of smoke coming from one of the apartment windows on the third floor.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — At approximately 12:45 p.m. today, January 26, 2019, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in an apartment building located at 921 32nd Ave S. The fire was reported to be located in a bathroom in one of the apartments. When fire crews arrived on scene they observed a slight haze…

Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm Celebrates Crazy Hair Day

People can get their hair colored, tied up, and have accessories added

FARGO, N.D. — The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm is celebrating Crazy Hair Day by letting kids go all out. Kids and adults get their hair colored, tied up, and dressed up with accessories. The staff and the museum say some of the most popular colors are red, orange, and pink. Cat ears made out of pipecleaners are also a big…

Couple Found Dead from Suspected Murder-Suicide in Fargo Identified

Fargo Police responded to 1814 16th Street South

UPDATE – Fargo Police identify the couple as 78-year-old John T. Ham and 80-year-old Lois Ann Ham.   FARGO, N.D. — An elderly man and woman were found dead this morning at 1814 16th Street South from gunshot wounds. Fargo Police responded around 11 a-m. Neighbors say there was lots of commotion on the street with all emergency vehicles. Police…

Despite Recent Lockdowns, Sheyenne Students Celebrate Start of New Semester

The pep rally highlighted the students' achievements over the last semester

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Since the start of December, Sheyenne High School has gone through four administrative lockdowns, including one earlier this week. Even though classes continued as normal, the hallways were cleared to give access to medical personnel. Sheyenne administrators say lockdowns emphasize the need to keep their nearly 1300 students safe. “We’re really crowded here, so unfortunately when things…

Worker Falls Through Ceiling at Shanley High School

No one else was injured

FARGO, N.D. — A contractor falls through the ceiling while working at Shanley High School. The school noticed some ventilation issues yesterday, and called a contractor to address the problem. “We knew something was wrong with the system, needed attention in the system and we identified the source and called them and they were in today working on it,” Mike Hagstrom,…

President Signs Bill To End Shutdown, Hoeven Picked For Border Security Conference Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a bill that temporarily opens the federal government for three weeks, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history at 35 days. The White House says Trump signed the measure after the Senate and House each passed it Friday. Trump backed down from his demand that Congress provide more border wall money before…

Some Frostival Events Canceled, Moved Indoors Because of Cold

Attendees can check the Frostival website for updates

FARGO, N.D. — Frostival kicks off this evening, but there are some events that are canceled or have moved indoors because of the cold. The opening kickoff will still happen, but s’mores roasting and carriage rides are canceled. The cocoa cook–off has moved indoors. Tomorrow’s kickball tournament, dog sled races and human curling are canceled. Snowga,the Frosty Cup Competition, and Just…

Kids Across the Metro Excited to Take Part in Plastic Bag Challenge

The winning school gets a bench made out of recycled plastics

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Kids across the metro are getting ready to clear their communities of plastic bags. Fifth graders from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Dilworth, and Glyndon will take part in the 2019 Plastic Bag Challenge. The school that collects the most plastic bags will receive a customized bench made of recycled plastics, while the second place school gets a pizza…

Jamestown Police Looking for Pitbull Who Has Bitten At Least Three People in Ten Days

Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown Police asks for your help to find what they call a dangerous Pitbull. Blaze is a red/brown color, weighs 70 to 90 pounds, has a white chest and white feet. He was last seen in the area of the Buffalo Motel around 2:00 where someone suffered a serious bite. The victim was treated for serious injuries….