North Dakota News

Local Organizations Encourage Girls to Play New Sports

Girls took part in demonstrations for martial arts, lacrosse

FARGO, N.D. — Young girls had the chance to learn about different extracurricular activities across the metro during the Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Day of Play. The event allows kids to connect with local groups. They take part in demonstrations with things like lacrosse and martial arts. They were also told more about scouting. Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons organizes the event…

One Man Killed, Two Arrested after Early Morning Stabbing Incident in Fargo

21-year-old Alan Bear arrested for Class AA Murder after apparent stabbing at AmericInn

FARGO, N.D. — A man was killed and two brothers were arrested following a stabbing at a Fargo hotel. Fargo Police responded to a disturbance at the AmericInn around 2:30 this morning. There, officers found a man laying in the hallway with an apparent stab wound to his torso. The man, identified as 23-year-old Jakob Dirks of West Fargo, later died…

Third Annual “Fargo United” Event Brings Fargo Police, Community Together

Police officers played games and spent quality time with community members

FARGO, N.D. — As summer winds down, kids played games, danced to music and had fun with Fargo Police officers. For the officers, getting to spend some time with the kids in the community is something to cherish. “We try to make that connection not only in our schools, but within our neighborhoods, so having something positive like this that we…

Democrats Rally Together Support for Campaigns During Cramer Fundraiser

Volunteers answered phones and knocked on doors throughout the day

FARGO, N.D. — While President Trump sang his praises for Congressman Cramer, volunteers with the North Dakota Democratic–NPL Party worked around the clock to keep their voices heard. Throughout the day, people made phone calls to ask for support of Democratic candidates. Some of the issues callers talked about were the trade war and health care reform. Party leaders say Congressman…

Trump Protestors Gather Outside GOP Fundraiser

Several supporters were also outside the hotel

FARGO, N.D. — Trump’s event at the Delta by Marriott Hotel was closed to the general public, but that didn’t stop people from gathering outside. Supporters gathered across the street from the hotel while protestors gathered on the side to chant as the president’s motorcade came in. “We’re here to protest the Kavanaugh appointment as well as the fact that a…

“61 for 61” Events Benefit Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center

Funds raised will go towards a variety of programs

FARGO, N.D. –Sanford is having several activities this weekend as part of their “61 for 61” events that benefit the Roger Maris Cancer Center. Today, they had a radio–thon with 107.9 The Fox, a local radio station. Funds raised during all the events will go towards support programs, amenities for patients, clinical research, and training for staff. The fundraiser is…

President Trump Urges Fargo Fundraiser Crowd to Vote Rep. Cramer For Senate

FARGO, N.D. – In his speech at the Delta by Marriott, the president touched on everything from coal, social security and border security. He urged the crowd to support Congressman Kevin Cramer in his campaign against Senator Heidi Heitkamp to help his policies get passed in the Senate. “You put Kevin Cramer into that position and you’re gonna see things happen…

YWCA Celebrates 35th Annual Chocolate Fantasy and Chili, Too

The organization expected more than 1,500 people to walk through the doors this year

FARGO, N.D. — It may not have been the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory but there was definitely no shortage of chocolate at the YWCA’s Chocolate Fantasy and Chili, Too. Everywhere you looked at Delta Hotels, you could find chocolate. They had everything from chocolate cake to chocolate fountains. And chili with all the fixings. YWCA is celebrating 35 years putting on…

Historical Hunter Bar Will Soon Get Rebirth After Fire Destroys It

Managers say to start assembling the building by the end of September

HUNTER, N.D. — It didn’t take long after seven Cass County fire crews put out the flames engulfing the Hunter C&I bar back in April for the community to come together. “It was the minute. When are we going to rebuild? What are we going to do next?” said Penny Johnson, manager of the bar. The bar was built by five…

Several Organizations Speak Out Against Recreational Marijuana Legalization

They want people to vote against Measure 3 in November

FARGO, N.D. — Several people and organizations are speaking out against the legalization of recreational marijuana. They’re urging people to vote against Measure 3 in November. Representatives from North Dakotans Against the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana, the Cass County Sheriff, Smart Approaches to Marijuana, and the North Dakota Chamber argued about the harms of marijuana. They say the measure would end…