North Dakota News

Bison Turf Owner Says Reopening Still Scheduled Despite Setbacks

Pete Sabo said if there are no more surprises, the bar should be open by early June

  FARGO, N.D. — The owner of the Bison Turf said while he is facing a few setbacks, the bar is still set to reopen as planned. Pete Sabo, who owns Fargo’s iconic college hang-out, said the contractor found the entry to the basement does not meet code. Sabo said that is going to require additional work to pass inspection. He said…

Fort Totten Woman Dies After Police Chase, Car Crash

Her passenger, 26-year-old Derrick Brown, was treated and released

  MINOT, N.D. — The driver of a car involved in a chase and crash after a drunken incident early Monday at Sky Dancer Casino has died. Clarice Brown ,25, of Ft. Totten, died of her injuries on Tuesday at Trinity Hospital in Minot. Her passenger, 26-year-old Derrick Brown, was treated and released. Belcourt Police tried to stop Brown on…

UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshal Confirms Nome Church Fire was Intentionally Set

Investigators say they came to the conclusion after it was determined the building did not have electricity and no source of heating

Courtesy: Mary Peterson, Nome  NOME, N.D. — The deputy state fire marshal said the blaze that destroyed a church in Nome, North Dakota was intentionally set. He said the fire started near the southeast walk-in door of the locked and unoccupied church and was intentionally set with an unknown open flame device. Investigators said they came to the conclusion after…

Update: Cat Found With Bullet Wounds In Surgery

The cat, whose name is now Bullet, was rescued from Frazee.

UPDATE- Bullet, the cat found with multiple gunshot wounds is in surgery. Cat’s Cradle Executive Director, Gail Adams-Ventzke, is with Bullet at the vet. She tells KVRR that he will likely make a full recovery. The surgery is to repair some broken bones. Adams-Ventzke confirmed the cat suffered multiple gun shot wounds. He will stay at the veterinary hospital until…

West Fargo K9 Receives Bullet Proof Vest

The vest is embroidered with the sentiment, "In memory of K9 Jethro, Canton, OH Police Department".

ToSti, West Fargo Police K9, received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation. The vest is embroidered with the sentiment, “In memory of K9 Jethro, Canton, OH Police Department”. K9 ToSti is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd. He is a dual purpose K9 and works the night shift. He is certified nationally in narcotics detection through United…

Ag Week at NDSU: Game Show Night!

Students and community members come together for a night of games celebrating Ag Week

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students and community members gathered for a game of jeopardy in the continuation of celebrating Ag Week on campus. Teams answered questions about topics ranging from school history to sports. Prizes were given out, including gift cards to Scheels and Herd and Horns. “We all share the background of NDSU and NDSU’s background is agriculture,” said Jacob…

Wide Gap Between Homeless Native American Population and Services in Metro Area

They said this mostly has to do with deeply rooted generational, cultural and historical problems.

FARGO, N.D. — Experts said there’s a huge gap between homeless Native Americans and local service providers. A recent report shows roughly three in 10 homeless people in the F-M area are Native American. More than 100 emergency shelter care providers and social workers from the area are working to break down cultural barriers with Native American homeless persons. “We’re trying to…

Fire Destroys Storage Building at Central Valley Aviation

No word yet on what caused the fire

  TRAILL COUNTY, N.D. — Fire has destroyed a storage building at Central Valley Aviation north of Buxton. Crews were called out around 8:30 this morning. Two crop-spraying airplanes and spraying equipment were lost in the fire. No one was hurt. No word yet on what caused the fire. Categories: Business, Community, Local News, News Landing Page, North Dakota News…

Werner Electric is Open For Business in Fargo

The company's president is excited to open in Fargo and said this area is a great market for them

FARGO, N.D. — A Midwestern distributor of industrial electric supplies opens its 13th location right here in Fargo. Werner Electric held a grand opening this morning at 100 36th Street South, meeting with many potential clients. They’re a full-line distributor of electric supplies, mainly for manufacturers, industrial contractors and machine builders. The company’s president is excited to open in Fargo…

Standing Rock Tribal Leader Makes Plea on Child Sex Assault Charges

He's accused of repeatedly raping and physically assaulting a girl over the course of five years

  BISMARCK, N.D. — A Standing Rock Sioux tribal leader is on trial on child sex abuse charges. Cannon Ball District Chairman Robert Fool Bear, Sr., 54, has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Bismarck. He’s accused of repeatedly raping and physically assaulting a girl over the course of five years. Fool Bear claims the girl made up the…