North Dakota News

Remains Found Believed To Be Those Of Missing Woman With North Dakota Ties

Her Ex-Husband Is Being Held In Her Disappearance

CACTUS CITY, CA — Police believe they have found the remains of a missing Dickinson native in California. Retired Army Captain Julia Jacobson and her dog went missing in September. Investigators later concluded that foul play was involved. Her ex-husband, Dalen Ware, was arrested on suspicion of murder in Arizona last month. Police say information from him led them to…

North Dakota’s First Ever Cider Bar Opens in Fargo

hard cider, kombucha and small plates will be available

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first ever cider bar has officially opened its doors to customers in Fargo. Wild Terra will serve hard cider, kombucha and small plates that are available in both gluten free and vegan options. The bar was previously a horse stable, which owners say fits their business because stables used to carry cider back in the day….

Community Decks Out in Holiday Costumes for Jingle Bell 5K

more than $34,000 was raised for the Arthitis Foundation of North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. — People dressed up in their best Christmas-themed costumes to run in the Jingle Bell 5K. The run is one of the longest running 5K race in the United States and all proceeds go to the Arthritis Foundation of North Dakota. Runners raised more than $34,000 to help find a cure for arthritis. Santa and his sleigh also made…

Playoffs Begin for Bison, Fans Must Watch Their Team in Other Ways

some people went to bars, some people went tailgating as usual

FARGO, N.D. — Have you ever not been able to watch a TV show because it wasn’t on a channel you have? That was the reality for some Bison fans this afternoon. There’s not a Bison Saturday when Jon Onstead isn’t tailgating at the Fargodome with his wife and kids. “It’s such a nice family atmosphere. We’ve had so much fun…

Plane Emergency Lands On I-94

Plane Experienced Total Engine Failure

  A plane on the way to Fargo makes an emergency landing on I-94 in Barnes County. Jerry Schauer of Bismarck was flying a 1974 Cessna airplane from Bismarck to Fargo when he experience total engine failure. He glided the plane safely into the interstate about 12 miles west of Valley City and taxied into a ditch. The pilot wasn’t…

Sprinkler System Puts Out Fire at Fargo Apartment Building, Several Units Left with Water Damage

the fire started in a kitchen of a fourth floor apartment

FARGO, N.D. — A fire at a south Fargo apartment building has left at least three people without a home. The fire started in the kitchen of a fourth floor apartment of the Metropolitan Building, located on the 4400 block of Calico Drive South. Firefighters say everyone was able to get out safely and a group of sprinklers put out the…

League of Women Voters Explains Benefits of DACA Program to F-M Community

many people were concerned the American dream will no longer be attainable

FARGO, N.D. — The League of Women Voters hosted a free event on helping people understand what the end of the DACA program means for many people in the area. The event was held at the Kringen Lodge at the Sons of Norway and featured an immigration lawyer to speak on the national debate over President Trump’s rescinding of the DACA…

NDSU Hosts Sixth Annual Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship

more than 600 students from around the country competed

FARGO, N.D. — More than 600 middle school and high school students from around the United States put their robotic skills to the test at the Northern Plains BEST Robotics Regional Championship. Thirty-two teams designed and built a robot to rescue a mannequin and remove hazardous chemicals from a burning building. They then had to put out the fire. Aside from…

Breckenridge Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder

A sentencing date has not been set

  CASS COUNTY, ND — The Breckenridge man, who was arrested at a West Fargo Motel in March of 2016, has been found guilty. Jan Wangstad, 39, has been found guilty of attempted murder for an armed standoff at the Rodeway Inn. Wangstad was staying at the West Fargo motel when authorities were called because witnesses say he was acting…

West Acres Food Court Loses Third Restaurant

Two other vacancies remain, formally held by Ole and Lena's pizza and Taco John's

  FARGO, ND — A third restaurant in the West Acres Food Court has closed down. Johnny Rockets remained closed when the food court opened for business at 11 a.m. Friday. There was a sign posted, saying they were sorry for the inconvenience but the restaurant would be closed for business. It remains unknown if it will re-open in the…