North Dakota News

What Would You Like to See?: 13th Avenue Corridor Vision for West Fargo

The city wants to hear the public's comments because that's really what drives these studies

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Metro Coalition of Governments and the City of West Fargo want your input on what you’d like to see in the future. Calling all West Fargo residents: “We love to hear the public’s comments because that’s really what drives these studies,” said Dan Farnsworth, the transportation planner with Metro COG. What do you want to…

Gas Prices Are the Lowest of the Year in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA – November’s average gas prices in North Dakota were the highest in four years, but now people are filling their tanks with the lowest prices of the year. AAA numbers show the average price last month was $2.67 cents per gallon. That has dropped by 24 cents for December, the lowest prices since October of last year. $2.43 may…

Early Morning Fire At South Fargo Restaurant

Firefighters had to break down the door to gain access and found a fire in one of the commercial kitchen ovens and were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

FARGO, N.D. Doolittles Woodfire and Grill is back up and running after a small set back from an oven fire on Thursday. Around 2:30 am, the Fargo Fire Department responded to a small fire in a commercial oven after the alarm was set off. Firefighters broke down one door to get inside and were able to quickly extinguish the fire….

Moorhead Police Officers Brighten Some Holiday Spirits Through Toy-Shopping

Target and Affinity Family Credit Union pitched in for the holiday gifts

MOORHEAD, Minn. –For most kids, the best part of the holiday season is thinking of things they’d hope to find under the tree. But some kids get to use a taller set of eyes to find some special gifts to round out their wish–lists. “The idea is to pair officers with kids in the community for whatever reason may need…

New Charger in Moorhead Speeds Up Electric Car Charging for Travelers

The "fast charger" fuels up the car for a 200-mile journey in just 30 minutes

MOORHEAD, Minn. — A new electric charger in Moorhead looks to set a trend for other cities located off highways. Located just off I–94, the new ZEF Energy fast charger allows drivers to stop into Moorhead and charge up their cars in a half hour. “We want to make sure that every single time you take a journey, you can take…

“Tree of Hope” Shines Brightly for Mental Health Awareness in North Dakota

One tree was lit outside West Acres, while others were lit in Jamestown and Bismarck

FARGO, N.D. — One of the brightest symbols for mental health awareness in the metro lights up in the sky for the first time this winter. The Tree of Hope is an initiative spearheaded by two groups, including Mental Health America of North Dakota, to help erase the stigma for mental health issues in North Dakota. Republican State Senator Judy Lee…

Fargo’s Old City Hall Building Will Take Six Weeks to Demolish

Demolition starts Dec. 10

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s old city hall was built in 1955, but after serving the community for all these years, it’s time to say goodbye to the building. Pretty soon, all the concrete, copper and steel won’t be Fargo’s old city hall anymore, but it will be spread throughout the area. “All that will be reclaimed,” said Terry Stroh, with TL…

Red River Valley SWAT Team Collecting Data on Breaching Techniques at Old Fargo City Hall

They will be doing it from Dec. 5-6

  FARGO, N.D. — If you hear some loud noises coming from the old Fargo City Hall building over the next two days, there’s no need to worry. That’s the Red River Valley SWAT Team using the building to train its officers. The team is using the space for explosive breaching techniques since the city hall is set for demolition Monday….

ND Named Best State For Drivers, MN Comes in at #4

We may complain about traffic every once in a while, but it’s not as bad as we think it is. Personal finance website BankRate.com names North Dakota the best state for drivers and Minnesota is fourth. North Dakota has a lower fatality and car theft rates than the national average. It also has lower gas prices, repair and maintenance costs….