FARGO, ND — The 2017 United Way School Supply drive is just nine days away and the kids from Wiggles and Giggles are hard at work to make it a success. The kids went to Walmart with the $5000 they raised to purchase school supplies for those in need. They purchased backpacks, pencils, highlighters, folders, binders. You name it, they…
FARGO, ND — In the span of seven hours, TEDxFargo tackled a number of discussions on challenges facing the area and how people plan on solving them. With speakers from California, Vermont and from all across the F-M area, TEDx is bringing forth endless ideas of creative possibilities. “We cover the entire country basically with bringing our speakers in. They…
FARGO, ND — Instead of sitting on the couch and watching Shriners Hospital commercials, 59-year-old Tom Meadows decided to get up and do something to help the children. Four days after embarking on a 47 mile walk from Wahpeton to Fargo, his journey has come to an end. “I feel honored to help somebody go on with their cause and…
FARGO, ND — North Dakota will officially be a part of the constitutional carry and conceal states beginning August 1. Governor Burgum signed the bill, which will now allow law abiding citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Each person must live in North Dakota, have a valid North Dakota driver’s license and be at least 18 years…
FARGO, ND — Lions, tigers, and beers…Oh my! The Red River Zoo is holding its second annual Zoo Brew, giving people the chance to drink some beers while exploring and checking out some animals. Local breweries had some of their newest and most popular beers on tap for people to sample. Visitors could also feed camels and take selfies…
BISMARCK, ND — The five federally recognized American Indian tribes in North Dakota have endorsed longtime Assistant U.S. Attorney Clare Hochhalter to be the state’s next top federal prosecutor. The move followed tribal officials’ interviews of Hochhalter and competitor Drew Wrigley. Standing Rock Chairman Dave Archambault says he was influenced by statements made by Wrigley that protests against the Dakota…
Fort Ransom State Park Courtesy: North Dakota Parks and Recreation NORTH DAKOTA — Visitors to North Dakota’s state parks will see an increase in fees next week. The daily vehicle pass is going up by $2 to a grand total of $7 effective August 1. The annual pass is going up by $10 to $35. The new rate will take…
NORTH DAKOTA — Gov. Burgum has declared a drought disaster for nearly all of North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s weekly report has rated nearly 46 percent of the state in extreme or exceptional drought, up from 40 percent last week. About 16 percent of the state is in severe drought and 18 percent is in the moderate category….
FARGO, ND — Crews are making more progress on the 32nd Avenue South Project. They have closed access to 32nd Avenue South from 33rd Street South on the south side to complete paving through the intersection. Detours are in place to get to businesses in the area. The intersection should reopen to traffic sometime next week. Crews have also…
ROLETTE COUNTY, ND — A Dunseith man accused of trying to kill a Rolette County deputy in February has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Authorities allege Deputy Keith Benning was trying to arrest Michael Marion after a vehicle chase. They say during a struggle, Marion grabbed Benning’s gun and pointed it toward the officer and fired twice. Benning wasn’t…
