BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Senate once again rejects a bill prohibiting housing and workforce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The vote failed by a 27-20 margin. Senate Minority Leader Joan Heckaman of New Rockford says people are leaving the state because they don’t feel accepted. Republican Sen. Diane Larson of Bismarck says no one testified in…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs as Trump and congressional Democrats were locked in a stalemate…
FARGO, ND — A contractor was injured this morning after falling through the ceiling into the Shanley High School library. About 15 students were in the library at the time. None of the students were injured. According to the school the contractor was working on a heating system at the time. The worker fell about 10 feet. The school says…
BISMARCK, ND (KFGO) – The state penitentiary in Bismarck has been placed on lockdown after two staff assaults. Seven employees were treated for injuries. The extent of their injuries hasn’t been released. The maximum security prison has temporarily ended visitation, including in-person and by video. The lockdown will be reassessed Monday. Categories: North Dakota News Tags: bismarck, ND, north dakota,…
All of us need a hero in our lives every now and again, and this weekend, you can find one at the F-M Symphony. Their show, “Mythical Heros and Women Warriors Symphony Concert” is going on this Saturday at 7:30 at NDSU’s Festival Concert Hall. Conductor Christopher Zimmerman will lead the orchestra through pieces from the hit show “Game of…
FARGO, ND — The group behind the annual F-M St. Patrick’s Day parade announced they have cancelled the 2019 event. They said a lack of funds to cover insurance and security lead the decision. Below is the full announcement from the group from their Facebook page: The committee has announced that we will not be organizing and hosting the parade…
BISMARCK, N.D. – A Beulah High School teacher is accused of sending nude photos of herself to a 17-year-old male student via social media. 22-year-old Kelsie Schmidt faces a felony luring charge. School Superintendent Travis Jordan says the first-year teacher has been placed on administrative leave, and that the school district is conducting its own investigation. Schmidt’s attorney, Tom Dickson,…
FARGO, N.D. — One of America’s longest running artist gallery co-ops is right here in Fargo. Scott Seiler fell in love with photography as a kid. But as he grew up, that passion evolved. “It went into video and then it went into photography and then I started to have more of a love for the landscapes of North Dakota so…
FARGO, N.D. — It may not be baseball season outside in these negative temps, but fans are bringing their peanuts and cracker jacks inside for the annual Twins Caravan. The snow outside may not be reassuring that baseball season is in the air…but Twins jerseys, warm hot dogs and, of course, TC, are a sure reminder. “I always look forward…
FARGO, N.D. – The 19th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon is a chance for the community to make an impact on the lives of sick kids at Sanford Children’s Hospital. With this event, you can impact a child’s life directly by picking up the phone and donating. “This money is very important so we have special services and programs and…
