North Dakota News

UND Partners with United Airlines for Career Pathway Program

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota’s new agreement with United Airlines is the first in the country to provide a college aviation program a direct track to becoming a pilot. Commercial aviation students applying for the Career Pathway Program must be full–time students with at least two semesters in the school’s professional flight program. They also need to have…

West Fargo Schools $106.9 Million Bond Referendum to Raise Property Taxes

It'll cost homeowners $15.79 for every $100,000 of home value

WEST FARGO, N.D. — More than 500 seniors just graduated from West Fargo Public Schools, but that doesn’t even come close to more than 900 students in the district’s kindergarten classes. “It’s relentless growth. The district is projected to grow 400–500 a year. That has happened for the past several years,” said David Flowers, superintendent of West Fargo Public Schools….

What You Need to Know Before Voting in the North Dakota Primaries

Make sure to bring a photo ID and proof of residency

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Primary Election is tomorrow but more than 32–thousand votes had already been cast as of Friday in early voting. State legislators changed North Dakota’s voter ID law last year. North Dakota is the only state in the country that doesn’t have voter registration. That means anyone who brings in an ID with their legal name and…

Food Truck For a Purpose Welcomes Minneapolis Pro Wrestler and her BBQ Sauce

Fargo Park District is bringing a tasty twist to the summer by hosting different food trucks and giving back to United Way of Cass–Clay

FARGO, N.D. — Food Truck for a Purpose is back and a Minneapolis pro–wrestler was in town with her Meat and Greet Food Truck. Fargo Park District is bringing a tasty twist to the summer by hosting different food trucks and giving back to United Way of Cass–Clay. OBD is a pro wrestler who started her own line of barbecue…

Man Killed By Falling Tree Branch

The victim has been identified as 31 year-old Travis Robinson of Leal

LEAL, N.D.– A man has died after a tree branch that he was cutting fell on him. The victim has been identified as 31 year-old Travis Robinson of Leal. The accident happened Friday afternoon in Leal. First responders from Dazey, Barnes County deputies and Barnes County Ambulance responded. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News Tags: ambulance, barnes county, BRANCH, DAZEY,…

Airport Disaster Exercise Planned For Tuesday At Hector International

Training Also Planned at Mark Andrews International Airport in Grand Forks

FARGO, N.D. — Sirens will be blaring and lights will be flashing at Hector International Airport Tuesday morning but do not worry, it’s just a drill. A full-scale airport disaster exercise will be held beginning at 9 a.m. It’ll be similar to one held back in 2015. The exercise is conducted every three years to meet FAA requirements. It provides…

Man Sentenced For Fatal Motorcycle Crash Last September

A criminal vehicular homicide charged was dropped

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — A Larimore man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in the drunk driving death of a motorcyclist last September. A judge has sentenced Paul Lilja to 5 years behind bars and 2 years of probation. But due to a plea deal, he will only have to serve one year of that sentence at the Grand…

Heartland Community Church Celebrates Second Annual Community Service Day

They did so by helping out children's organizations in the metro

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Children are the future of our community. That’s why Heartland Community Church spent the day giving back to charity organizations throughout the metro that support kids in need. Looking at all the needs throughout the F–M community is what inspired those at Heartland Community Church to do something about it. “We just felt like we had to…

Candidates for Cass County Sheriff Discuss their Platforms Ahead of the Primary Elections

Throughout the next few months, both men are going to continue to show their dedication for Cass County

CASS COUNTY, N.D. — In November Cass County will have a new Sheriff in town and the race is between Jesse Jahner and Mike Kjera. After 20 years with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Jesse Jahner says he is ready to lead the department. “I’d be a voice for the people, the people elect the sheriff so to me it…

Fargo Fire and Police Training at Vacant Apartment Building: Soon to be Demolished

The soon to be demolished building by Xcel Energy, at 11 12th Street North is giving them a place to mirror skills they need to know how to do

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Fire Department and Police Department are honing in on their skills by practicing real life scenarios inside a vacant apartment building. The soon to be demolished building by Xcel Energy, at 11 12th Street North is giving them a place to mirror skills they need to know how to do. From quick entry and exit…