North Dakota News

Two People From the Metro Accused in Kentucky Kidnapping

Both suspects are facing numerous charges

NORTH DAKOTA — A Fargo woman and a Moorhead man are accused of attempted kidnapping in Kentucky. Police in Murray, Kentucky stopped Tara Wieland, 38, of Fargo and Daniel Carlson, 19, of Moorhead while doing a welfare check on a juvenile. They said Wieland was attempting to conceal a pistol on her lap and ignored the officer’s commands. After a…

UPDATE: Two People Detained, Newborn Infant Taken from North Fargo Apartment Building

There is a crime scene vehicle parked nearby but police will not confirm if they found 22-year-old Savanna Greywind

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd confirms a newborn baby has been taken from 22-year-old Savanna Greywind’s apartment building by authorities. He also says two people have been detained for questioning in the investigation. Savanna Greywind, who is eight months pregnant, went missing on Saturday after she went to an upstairs neighbor’s apartment to try on a dress…

Fargo Police Release Depth of Investigation Into Missing Pregnant Fargo Woman

If you have any information regarding this case, please call the Fargo Police Department at 701-235-4493, text a tip to 701-730-8888 or call our Tip Line at 701-241-5777. #FindSavanna

Fargo, ND — In a Facebook post on Thursday, August 24 Fargo Police released an update on the search for a missing Fargo woman. Progress on the Savanna Lafontaine-Greywind Missing Person Case Our Investigations Division, including all detectives from personal, property, street crimes and narcotics are dedicated to bringing Savanna home. We’ve also been working with local, state and federal…

Pet Connection: Meet Dexter and Doakes

A dynamic duo, one of whom pulled a disappearing act in the studio.

This week’s Pet Connection came with a bit of a mystery — since one-half of this dynamic duo Dexter and Doakes decided to ditch the desk mid-interview. These two young cats are part of a deluge that’s inundated Homeward Animal Shelter with a flood of cats and kittens lately. But somehow, amid all the cat chaos, Homeward’s Heather Klefstad found…

First West Nile Virus Death Reported In North Dakota

The individual was a woman who resided in central North Dakota and was older than 60 years of age. She had underlying medical conditions and died while hospitalized.

Bismarck, ND –North Dakota has its first West Nile virus-related death of the year. The Health Department says the victim was a central North Dakota woman older than 60. She had underlying medical conditions and died while hospitalized. Officials didn’t release her name. West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and rash. Many people…

Community Offers Prayers and Hope for Missing Fargo Woman, Family Raises Money for a Reward

F-M community offers support and hope to Savanna Greywind's family

FARGO, N.D. — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family. People surrounded the family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service in Fargo. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. Prayers and hope are what the F-M community…

Nepali Movie Star Appears at West Acres Cinema for Premier of New Flick

"Radha" has something for everyone

FARGO, ND — One of Nepal’s movie stars appeared at the West Acres Cinema for a special premier of his new movie, “Radha”. “Radha” has something for everyone. It’s a fiction story filled with fantasy, love, romance and plenty of drama centered around a woman who wants to make her dreams come true despite everything stacked against her. Actor Jiwan…

Community Gathers for Annual Cobber Corn Feed in Moorhead

Organizers said the event helps people on the campus from different generations meet each other and build lasting friendships.

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Concordia alumni, current and new students and the community gathered for the annual Cobber Corn Feed. The Office of Alumni Relations hosts the event each year and invites anyone who wants to come be a part of Cobber Country for hot buttered corn, hotdogs, burgers and games from Games Galore. People who participate in on-campus organizations came…

Friends and Family of Savannah Greywind Hold Candlelight Vigil

The Greywinds have raised $7,000 to offer as a reward for any information that could bring their daughter back home to them

FARGO, ND — As police in Fargo and Grand Forks continue to question people about the disappearance of Savanna Greywind, the F-M community is coming together to support her family at a candlelight vigil and prayer service. The search continues for the missing and pregnant 22-year-old. People from all over town came together to pray and provide hope for the…

Osaka Sushi & Hibachi Opens Late After Early Morning Fire

They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room

  FARGO, ND — The business day at Osaka Sushi & Hibachi in Fargo was shortened by a small fire. Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the restaurant around 9 o’clock this morning and found light smoke coming from a roof vent. They found and put out a small fire in the mechanical room. There was some minor damage…