North Dakota News

lululemon Hosts Grand Opening at the West Acres Mall

Lululemon is a store that specializes in athletic clothing and especially in yoga and running gear

FARGO, ND — A new store has opened its doors to the public at the West Acres Mall. Lululemon officially held its grand opening and many people waiting outside the shop say they have been excited since the news broke a new location would be at West Acres. It is located in the Food Court area, and took over the…

Celebrate North Dakota at the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase

More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography

FARGO, ND — You can celebrate everything North Dakota this weekend at the Pride of Dakota Fargo Holiday Showcase. More than 120 North Dakota vendors will have everything from food to fashion to photography. Admission is $2 but for anyone that brings a reusable bag will only pay $1. Organizers expect more than 30,000 people to attend. “The really neat…

Man Serving Life Sentence for Murder of West Fargo Woman will Remain in Prison

Garcia was convicted in the murder and aggravated assault of Cherryl Tendeland in 1995

  WEST FARGO, ND — The man serving a life sentence for killing a West Fargo woman when he was 16 will remain in prison. The North Dakota Supreme Court has rejected Barry Garcia’s appeal for the crime he committed as a juvenile. Garcia was convicted in the murder and aggravated assault of Cherryl Tendeland in 1995. His lawyers say…

Jamestown’s Long Time City Administrator Is Retiring…Who Will Be Next?

City officials are set to interview three candidates on November 20th

  JAMESTOWN, ND — A nationwide search is narrowed down to three candidates to replace Jamestown’s long–time city administrator, Jeff Fuchs. Fuchs announced his retirement in July after serving the city for more than 40 years. City officials are set to interview three candidates on November 20th: They are Sarah Helleckson, a solid waste coordinator from Plymouth, Aaron Mitchell, finance…

Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures

Roots Converging On The Region From Around The Globe

It comes from the term for aeons ago, pre-continental drift, when all the Earth’s continents were fused together in one giant landmass. Now, the teeming masses of humanity right here in Cass and Clay counties are converging on one location this weekend. That’s the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead, and they’re coming for Pangea, a celebration of all the cultures represented…

Cass County Middle, High Schools Starting to Carry Narcan

the drug reverses the effects of opioid overdoses

FARGO, ND — Cass County middle schools and high schools are making an effort to prevent opioid overdose emergencies. They’ve partnered with Fargo Cass Public Health so they can start carrying Narcan kits at their schools. As a former EMT, Central Cass School Superintendent Morgan Forness knows time is of the essence when trying to save a life. It’s also why…

UND Master Plan Identifies Campus Buildings to be Demolished

Those buildings earmarked for demolition include low-use classroom buildings and low-density student housing

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND has constructed a number of new buildings on campus over the last few years. From residence halls to classroom buildings, older buildings are being torn down. UND has been busy updating its campus. Now, the university faces the prospect of tearing down historical buildings. “A number of the buildings were empty or had low utilization…

Thousands Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer in Downtown Fargo

They cracked the glow sticks and braved the cold to honor people they love

FARGO, ND — The streets of downtown were lit up purple for the fifth annual Walk Against Pancreatic Cancer. Walkers cracked purple glow sticks and braved the harsh winds in a walk from First Lutheran Church to Hotel Donaldson. The FM Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Group puts up this event to spread awareness and bring more resources to patients in need….

Fargo Police Investigating Possible Assault and Robbery

The victims claim that at least one of the robbers had a gun

  FARGO, ND — Fargo police are investigating an assault and robbery. Two victims say four men attacked them in the 900 block of 5th Street North around 8 o’clock last night and got away with some items. The victims claim that at least one of the robbers had a gun. One victim had minor injuries but declined medical treatment….

Minot Police Arrest Homicide Suspect

Police say Gregory is a suspect in the shooting death of an acquaintance

MINOT, ND — Minot police have located a homicide suspect. Kommika Gregory, 38, was taken into custody without incident near New Town around 4 o’clock this afternoon. Police say Gregory is a suspect in the shooting death of an acquaintance. Officers were called to a home this morning and found a 58-year-old man had been shot dead. Authorities say the…