North Dakota News

Woman Dies In Grand Forks Motorcycle Accident

Renee Lillehaugen was in a group of three bikers riding through downtown on Demers Avenue

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks woman is dead after crashing her motorcycle last night. 39-year-old Renee Lillehaugen was in a group of three bikers riding through downtown on Demers Avenue just before 8. Police say she lost control of the motorcycle, hit a curb and struck a traffic light pole. Lillehaugen was treated at the scene but later…

Miss North Dakota Gets Special Sendoff for Miss America 2019

The competition will air September 9

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Miss North Dakota got a special sendoff before she heads off to Atlantic City to compete in Miss America 2019. Katie Olson talked about what’s in store her over the next couple of weeks and previewed her wardrobe. If you want to see the fancy dresses, you’ll have to wait until the actual competition. The send–off also…

Fargo Public Schools Ready to Get Back to the Books for New School Year

Every school in the district starts on Thursday, August 23

FARGO, N.D. — New classrooms, teachers and icebreakers are just a few things Fargo students can look forward to tomorrow for their first day of school. Faculty has spent many hours decorating their rooms for kids, including at Longfellow Elementary. They held their “Back to School Night” yesterday so students could restock their desks for the year with supplies. Now it’s…

Blue Cross Blue Shield Unites Fargo with Local Food

Part of the money made from each food truck went to the United Way of Cass-Clay

FARGO– Food is a great way to bring people together, especially for a good cause. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota hosted its first Eat United Food Truck Feed. Poke Bowl, Pico, and Jumbo’s food truck were just a couple of the food trucks at the event. Part of the money made from each food truck went to the…

West Fargo City Commission Mulls Annexation of Land Owned by Bonanzaville, Red River Valley Fair

The proposed takeover would mean operators would have to pay for special assessments

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo city commissioner called for the city to annex the land owned by Bonanzaville and the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Eric Gjerdevig wants the operators of Bonanzaville and the fairgrounds to help pay for the city’s special assessment projects. He says having both attractions help pay for special assessments should take some weight off the…

Indian Activist And Former Congressional Candidate Will Avoid Jail Time

Chase Iron Eyes Was Arrested During The Dakota Access Oil Pipeline Protests

BISMARCK, N.D. — An American Indian activist and former Democratic candidate for Congress who was accused of inciting a riot during the Dakota Access pipeline protest will avoid jail time. In a plea deal with prosecutors, Chase Iron Eyes will serve one year of probation and pay $1,800 in fines and fees. In return, he’ll avoid jail time and prosecutors…

Members Of Fargo’s Special Assessment Task Force Announced

City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo has released the list of people named to the Special Assessment Task Force. The list includes a builder, realtor, mortgage lender, chamber representative and others. City Commissioner Tony Grindberg will chair the task force and will have voting rights to break any tie votes with task force recommendations. West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis will serve as…

Former Victoria’s Secret Worker Accused of Stealing $35,000 Worth of Merchandise

Authorities: Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing

MINOT, N.D. — A Minot woman is accused of stealing $35,000 in merchandise from Victoria’s Secret. Authorities allege 19-year-old Pru Bray took the items out of the store in bags or wore them under her clothing while she worked there. She then allegedly sold the items at rummage sales, gave them as gifts or returned them for cash. Bray also…

Fargo Family Says Their Loved One Has Gone Missing

Police Ask For Help Locating Brenda Kartes

FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo are asking the public to help locate Brenda Kartes. Her family has reported the Fargo woman missing. The 31-year-old woman is 5’3″, 125 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Brenda’s family says they have not had any recent contact with her. If you have any information regarding Brenda contact the Fargo Police Department….

Former Teacher Expected To Plead Guilty To Sex Related Charges

37-year-old Shannon Moser of Moorhead faces eight felonies that include sexual imposition, sexual assault, luring minors by computer and using a minor in a sexual performance.

FARGO (KFGO) – A former West Fargo middle school teacher who faces a number of sexual misconduct charges is expected to plead guilty to at least some of the charges next week. 37-year-old Shannon Moser of Moorhead faces eight felonies that include sexual imposition, sexual assault, luring minors by computer and using a minor in a sexual performance. The number…