North Dakota News

Two Men Sworn in as Cass County Commissioners

Both took their oath with Judge Steven McCullough

FARGO, N.D. — Two men have been sworn in as Cass County Commissioners by Judge Steven McCullough. Duane Breitling now holds the title for Cass County Commissioner who represents District 4. The 71 year old is a retired attorney. Rick Steen was re–elected to the board to represent District 2. The CPA first ran in 2014 and has served as…

West Fargo Bedroom Fire Spreads to Attic

It started just before 11 a.m.

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A bedroom fire spreads to the attic, causing significant damage to a house in West Fargo. The fire department got the call right before 11:00 this morning. The fire started in the back bedroom of the house and vented through the attic, causing damage to the roof. Firefighters covered the family’s belongings with tarps to ensure no…

NDSU Holds Free and Confidential HIV Testing to Erase Stigma

This is the second year in a row they've done the testing

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU’s Crossroads Lutheran Campus Ministry holds HIV testing for the second year in a row. A campus minister says their mission is to be an advocate for everyone, including those who have Aids or may not yet know they have Aids. The ministry partnered with the North Dakota Department of Health to provide free and confidential tests. The…

Annual Sheriff’s Seized Property and Gun Auction to be Held Next Week

The 4th Annual Sheriff's Seized Property and Gun Auction will be held on December 14

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — You could save a lot of money on your Christmas shopping thanks to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The 4th Annual Sheriff’s Seized Property and Gun Auction will be held on December 14. A viewing of the sporting goods, power tools, office equipment, guns and other items will be an hour before the sale begins. You…

Casting Crowns Bringing “Only Jesus Tour” To Fargodome

Billboard's top-selling act in Christian music since 2007

FARGO, ND — Billboard’s top-selling act in Christian music since 2007 is coming to Fargo. GRAMMY winning group Casting Crowns will make a stop at the Fargodome on Thursday, April 11. The stop will be a part of the group’s 37-city “Only Jesus Tour” in the spring. The public on-sale for Fargo’s show is this Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets range…

Plea Deal Reached For Man Accused Of Trying To Attack President Trump In Mandan

Prosecutors say he planned to harm the president by flipping his limo with a forklift

Gregory Leingang/President Trump in Mandan(2017)BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man has pleaded guilty after admitting to stealing a forklift to attack President Donald Trump’s limousine. 42-year-old Gregory Leingang stole the forklift and entered the presidential motorcade route in Mandan prior to Trump’s arrival at a Mandan refinery in September of 2017. The forklift got stuck in a gated area and Leingang…

First Confirmed Case of Acute Flaccid Myelitis in North Dakota

The child was hospitalized in October and later released

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has its first confirmed case of A-F-M, or acute flaccid myelitis. The case was confirmed by the CDC. The child was hospitalized in October and has since been released. State health department officials did not say where the child was hospitalized or give their age or gender. AFM is a rare but serious condition that…

Four Unique Coins Dropped Into Red Kettles In Fargo

The coins were donated at various locations including Fleet Farm, Walmart and Cash Wise

FARGO, ND — Some unique coins turn up in The Salvation Army Red Kettles each year and this season is no different. Four unique coins were donated on Saturday in Fargo. Two gold American Eagle coins valued at $123 each were donated. Two silver American Eagle coins were also dropped into kettles. They are valued at $14.25 each. The coins were…

Man Overhead Saying He Had A Bomb In His Computer At Grand Forks Public Library

Police arrested 34-year-old Raymond Lassiter

GRAND FORKS, ND — A Grand Forks man was arrested after he was overheard saying he had a bomb in his computer. Police arrested 34-year-old Raymond Lassiter at the Grand Forks Public Library around 2:30 this afternoon. The library was cleared for a short time so officers could investigate. Nothing was found and the library was re-opened a short time later….