North Dakota News

Morning Stabbing Ends In Arrest

Fargo police say they responded to a 911 hang up to an apartment.

FARGO, ND — One Person is in custody after a stabbing this morning at a Fargo apartment building. Fargo police say they responded to a 911 hang up to an apartment In the 3300 block of 31st Ave South. When officers arrived they found a adult male with a minor stab wound to his abdomen. He’s been treated at the…

Doctors Seeing More Patients for Slips and Falls This Winter

Injuries to hips, elbows, knees, and hips are the most frequent

FARGO, N.D. — Doctors across the metro are seeing more cases of injuries from slips and falls on the ice. Sharilyn Althoff and her team at Eventide have had their hands full with victims of slips and falls. “We’ve seen an increase in falls in the community and a lot of people that have needed to come and rehab, so people…

West Fargo To Begin Special Assessment Forums This Month

The next one will be next Thursday at Faith United Methodist Church.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo begins one of five special assessment forums during January. Special assessments are commonly used to help fund infrastructure projects. Each session will educate people and businesses about what the purpose of the assessments are and how they can use them to give feedback about what’s going on in the community. After a presentation, attendees…

Gov. Doug Burgum Gives 2019 State of the State Address

His priorities include agriculture, technology, education, etc.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum gives his 2019 State of the State address to the 66th Legislative Assembly. It was 130 years ago when North Dakota was officially recognized as a state, thanks to President Benjamin Harrison. It grew rapidly over the first four years but then things took a turn. “Our population shrank from 1930 all the way to…

Bison Fans Feeling Lucky Number 7 on Their Bus Ride Down to Frisco

From Bismarck to Frisco, with stops in Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo and Sioux Falls, the herd is enjoying the atmosphere in the bus "mobile tailgating"

FARGO, N.D. — Fans are feeling lucky number seven as they head to Frisco. And their off, but first, let’s rewind. “She has been packed since ten o’clock sitting in the house waiting to go if that tells you anything,” said Tom Fenner, a fan. It’s that time again, the journey to the F-C-S National Championship game. “Every year is…

More Than 180 Fans Board Plane to Frisco to Cheer on the Bison

Many of them have gone to several championship games

FARGO, N.D. — With two days before the big game in Frisco, a plane full of Bison fans heads down to the Lone Star State. 181 Bison fans are going to see NDSU play Eastern Washington, and some describe it as taking one city to another. “Everything is exciting down there. It’s like bringing the whole city of Fargo down…

Good Conditions to Hit the Slopes: Fargo Cross Country Ski Trails Groomed

All trails are free of charge

FARGO, N.D. — If you want to get outside and get some exercise, now’s a good time to hit the ski trails. The Fargo Park District has groomed cross country trails in Edgewood, Lindenwood, Island Park, Prairiewood, Iwen, Forest River, and Orchard Glen. There are traditional trails and skating trails. Park district staff says the trails are in good condition after…

Three Contractors Banned From Doing Business In North Dakota

the three took thousands of dollars in advance payments from homeowners for work that they failed to do

BISMARCK, ND — Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has banned three unlicensed contractors from doing business in North Dakota. Tyler Giles of Fargo, Timothy Jacobson of Fairmount and Patrick Peltier of Bottineau violated the state’s consumer fraud and contractor licensing laws. Stenehjem says the three took thousands of dollars in advance payments from homeowners for work that they failed to do. He…

Astronaut From Fargo Selected For The Astronaut Hall of Fame

Jim Buchli was a member of four space flights.

Veteran astronaut Jim Buchli of Fargo has been selected for induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Buchli was a member of four space flights. He has orbited the earth 319 times. He retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and the NASA Astronaut Office in 1992. He currently works with the Boeing Defense and Space Group in Houston. Janet Kavandi…

Former Victoria’s Secret Worker Sentenced For Stealing $35,000 In Merchandise

Authorities say 19-year-old Pru Bray of Minot took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing

MINOT, ND — A Minot woman has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for stealing $35,000 in merchandise from the Victoria’s Secret where she worked. Authorities say 19-year-old Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing, then sold them at rummage sales or gave them as gifts. If Bray stays out…