North Dakota News

Missing Alexandria Man Might Have Been In Wahpeton

The most recent ping off of his cell phone was in Wilkin County

ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — An Alexandria, Minnesota man has been reported missing. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says Eugene Harstad was last seen at home on Friday, May 4th. He was involved in a minor crash later that day and made a series of ATM withdrawals across west central Minnesota over the weekend. Harstad allegedly bought fuel in Wahpeton on Monday morning….

UND Softball Striving For a Title Heading into Big Sky Tournament

North Dakota opens up the tournament against Northern Colorado on Thursday.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — It has been a season the North Dakota softball team will never forget. Not because most of their home games got pushed to Ogden, Utah because of the snow filled spring. But rather what they have been able to accomplish so far on the diamond. For the second consecutive season the Fighting Hawks solidified a spot…

Raising Awareness to Check Your Skin on National Melanoma Monday

They held a free screening for patients who are at risk for skin cancer and advised them on some next steps to take

FARGO, N.D. — May 7th is National Melanoma Monday and Sanford Health is raising awareness for the importance of getting your skin checked. They held a free screening for patients who are at risk for skin cancer and advised them on some next steps to take. Medical professionals with Sanford say it’s important to form a habit of checking your…

What You Need to Know About Fire Pits

But with the dangers in place, people in our region are still igniting fire pits and bonfires.

FARGO, N.D. — Burn bans have been in place throughout North Dakota and Minnesota for some time now, but it seems grass fires are still happening and fire pits are still being lit. There are some rules and restrictions in our region and here’s what you need to know about fire pits. When people think of spring and summer, many…

Students at Fargo’s Eagles Elementary Get Green Thumbs By Developing A Snack Garden

FARGO, ND – Students at Fargo’s Eagles Elementary School are learning about planting and healthy food while developing a snack garden. It’s part of a grant–funded project the school is using to teach kids about project–based learning. Fifth graders are creating their plan to build the garden this week. Later this month, they will work with Eagles Elementary’s Educational Autism Academy…

Fire Destroys Apartment Deck In Fargo

FARGO, ND  – Families in four apartments are displaced after a deck fire in South Fargo. Five fire crews responded around 6:30 Monday night at the 1500 block of 27th Avenue South. Dispatch told the fire department someone was trying to help get people out of the building. When crews arrived, they say the fire spread to a second deck and started…

Bison Softball Heads into Summit League Tournament with Top Seed

NDSU receives a bye first round and awaits the winner of USD/Omaha.

ELMHURST, Ill. (Summit League) – North Dakota State will carry the top seed into The Summit League Softball Championship after winning its seventh regular season title. Joining the Bison in the championship field are South Dakota State, Western Illinois, South Dakota, Omaha and Fort Wayne. The 2018 Summit League Softball Championship will be played May 9-12, at Ellig Sports Complex on…

Grand Forks Woman Shot Her Children Then Shot Herself

Astra Volk's Mother Urges People Dealing With Mental Health Issues To Get Help

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks investigators have determined that a woman shot and killed her three children before turning the gun on herself. Astra Volk and her children, 14-year-old Tyler, 10-year-old Aidan and 6-year-old Arianna Talmage, were found dead in a rental home Thursday morning after school officials asked police to do a welfare check. Police say no additional…