North Dakota News

No Travel Advisory Lifted In Grand Forks

Witnesses Tell Us Numerous Vehicles Have Ended Up In The Ditches

UPDATE 7:55 P.M. No Travel Advisory LIFTED in the Grand Forks area   The North Dakota Department of Transportation along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol have LIFTED a No Travel Advisory for the Grand Forks area. A Travel Alert remains in effect due to snow covered and icy roads and reduced visibility. A Travel Alert remains in effect for…

Hundreds Advocate for Gun Reform at March for Our Lives

The march in Fargo was one of hundreds across the country

FARGO, N.D. — People in cities across the country gathered for March for our Lives to advocate for gun reform. Hundreds gathered in downtown Fargo to take part in the local event. The march was organized by a group called “Moms Demand Action.” The group was created after the Sandy Hook shooting and pushes lawmakers for what they say is common…

Easter Comes Early for Hundreds of Kids at Fercho Family YMCA

The annual Easter Eggstravaganza encourages exercise, easter spirit among local youths

FARGO, N.D. — Celebrating Easter in a fun manner was one of the goals for  the Fercho Family YMCA at the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. With many activities scattered around the gym, kids follow an Easter Egg trail to complete a series of physical activities. “They’re going to be doing things on the obstacle course, jumping around on the bouncy house, you…

Kids Jump Around during West Fargo’s Annual Bouncin’ Bash

The event features more than 20 inflatable obstacle courses and bouncy games

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Even with the winter weather, kids are finding ways to get out and be active. The West Fargo Park District is allowing kids to bounce around inflatable obstacle courses as part of its annual Bouncin’ Bash. For just $8, children over the age of six could bounce around on more than twenty inflatable obstacle courses and games….

Import Tariffs on China Could Spell Trouble for North Dakota Farmers

North Dakota farmers have 7 million acres of farmland devoted to soybean production

BARNES COUNTY, N.D. — President Trump recently enforced $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports. With China quickly putting its own tariffs on American goods, one field that could be in trouble is agriculture. “We’re long term going to see some kind of impact in agriculture partly because it’s the easiest thing for them to do quickly and partly because of…

New Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools Selected

Rupak Gandhi will start his new job in July

FARGO, N.D. — After a week of interviewing finalists, Fargo Public Schools unanimously voted to hire Rupak Gandhi as the next superintendent. “I’m over the moon. I’m just so energized and exhilarated to be here,” Gandhi said. “My wife and I— to be honest— we were in tears this morning, because we’re so passionate about moving our family to Fargo and…

Better Business Bureau Warns of Tax Scams

The earlier you file, the better

FARGO, N.D. — With less than a month to go before Tax Day, people are encouraged be cautious of potential scams. The Better Business Bureau recommends that people make sure their accountants have proper credentials and licenses. Always make sure you understand what you’re signing, and don’t sign a blank 1040 form without seeing the numbers. You’ll have less risk of…

Suspect Shot By Fargo Police Is Charged With Two Felonies

Estrada is charged with terrorizing and attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer with a dangerous weapon.

FARGO, ND — Orlando Estrada, the man shot by Fargo Police after they say he charged at them with a knife was charged with two felonies in Cass County District Court. Estrada is charged with terrorizing and attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer with a dangerous weapon. He’s also charged with a misdemeanor of violating an order prohibiting contact…

Third Graders Bake Treats for Dogs and Cats to Support Animal Shelter

Centennial Elementary students donated $167 and a bag of treats to Homeward Animal Shelter

FARGO, N.D. — Third graders at Centennial Elementary are doing their part to help animals in need of a new home. Kimberly Sandvig’s enrichment class baked dog and cat treats after reading the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. The students sold the treats to family and friends, and donated just over 160 dollars to Homeward Animal Shelter in…

Fargo Schools Hire Superintendent

Mr. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Harrison District Two in Colorado Springs, CO.

Rupak Gandhi  FARGO, ND — Fargo Board of Education voted unanimously to offer the position of superintendent to Mr. Rupak Gandhi. Gandhi has accepted the position pending the negotiation of a written contract. Rupak Gandhi is currently the Research, Data and Accountability Officer (Assistant Superintendent) for Harrison School District Two in Colorado Springs, CO. Gandhi graduated from Texas A&M University…