North Dakota News

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Endorsed by ND AFL-CIO

FARGO, ND – The North Dakota AFL-CIO endorsed Sen. Heidi Heitkamp at its convention in Fargo Friday. Delegates there represented more than 17,000 North Dakota union members. The AFL-CIO supports the Democrat in her race for reelection against Congressman Kevin Cramer because they say Heitkamp has lead the charge to protect North Dakotan’s pensions. “One of the big issues in this…

Middle Schoolers Plant Trees at Orchard Glen Park for Arbor Day

The new trees are intended to revitalize the recently-acquired park

FARGO, N.D. — Several middle school students developed a green thumb after planting trees in Orchard Glen Park. The students came from Carl Ben Eielson and Discovery Middle Schools to go outside and learn lessons about the environmental importance of trees. Volunteers helped the students plant trees, which park officials say will help the recently acquired Orchard Glen Park become a…

Pedestrian Struck and Killed on I-94 Near Casselton Identified

UPDATE: The North Dakota State Highway Patrol has identified the man killed as 35-year-old William Schneeman of Bismarck. The driver of the semi, a 36-year-old St. Cloud man, has not been charged in connection with the crash.   THURSDAY – Shortly after 3:00 Thursday morning, a 35–year–old man was driving east on I–94 when he crashed into the median of the…

Mother and Son Involved in Grand Forks Shooting

Courtesy: KNOX RadioGRAND FORKS, ND – Investigators have identified the man killed and woman injured in a shooting Thursday morning as a mother and son. Grand Forks Police say 55-year-old Kevin Nelson was killed and 72-year-old Carole Glomstad was hurt. Both are from Grand Forks. Authorities received a call around 7:30 AM with reports of gunshots near an apartment on…

Arrests Made In Fargo Car Burglaries

26-year old Shelby Azure and 34-year old Rigoberto Diaz, both of Fargo, face nine counts of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, and additional counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information, burglary, and possession of stolen property.

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police have arrested two people in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries. 26-year old Shelby Azure and 34-year old Rigoberto Diaz, both of Fargo, face nine counts of unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, and additional counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information, burglary, and possession of stolen property. Police who responded to a vehicle break-in earlier…

Update: Owl Spends Night Embedded In Truck Grill

Driver Drove From Kindred Area To Fargo Without Knowing Owl Was Stuck

    FARGO, N.D. — The owl who was embedded in the grill of a pickup had to be euthanized. The owl was discovered by Tyler White when he arrived in Fargo this morning. He had driven from Kindred late last night to the South side of Fargo with the owl in the grill of his pickup. The owl was…

Sanford Health Gives Away Free Cheer Gear for the Fargo Marathon

Cowbells, clappers, and signs are available

FARGO, N.D. — If you’re going to be cheering someone on at the Fargo Marathon this weekend, make sure you have your cheer gear ready to go! Sanford Health is giving away free cheer gear from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Sanford’s Athletic Complex near NDSU. Cowbells, clappers, and signs are available, and they will be given away on…

Kids and Families Take Part in Fargo Youth Run

Parents say it's a great way to keep kids active

FARGO, N.D. — Kids got to run in their own version of the Fargo marathon at the Youth Run ahead of the big race this weekend. Many families have been coming year after year,  so often that some kids don’t even remember how many times they’ve come. “I haven’t been keeping track,” Owen Springer, 6, said. When asked about his favorite…

Celebrating Norweigan Heritage at Bethany Retirement Living

Those working at the center say events like these give people a chance to explore a heritage that's a big part of Fargo's history

FARGO, N.D. — Bethany Retirement Living is celebrating Fargo’s Norwegian Heritage, which many people have in our area. People living at Bethany, their families and people from the community got to enjoy some classic music and food. They sang along to the music and learned about the history behind the traditional food. Those working at the center say events like…

C-SPAN Bus Makes Stop in West Fargo

Students, teachers, and elected officials can all explore what it has to offer

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The C-SPAN Bus made a stop in West Fargo as part of its cross–country tour of state capitals. C-SPAN is a cable TV network that broadcasts federal government proceedings live. Students, teachers, and elected officials all got to explore what it has to offer. Those at Sheyenne High School got to play with the bus’s interactive elements and…