North Dakota News

Man Falls 25 Feet from Billboard Platform Near Mapleton

MAPLETON, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A man is hurt after falling from a billboard west of Mapleton. Cass County Sheriff’s deputies and first responders were called out Monday night around 6:30. They say the man fell 25 feet from the billboard platform. He was stabilized and conscious when Sanford AirMed arrived to take him to the hospital. A sheriff’s office spokesman…

Powerball Worth $100,000 Sold in Belcourt, 2by2 Ticket Worth $22,000 Sold in Dickinson

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A lucky lottery player is $100,000 richer after buying a Powerball ticket at La’Dots in Belcourt, North Dakota. The ticket matched four white balls and the Powerball in Saturday’s drawing. With the Power Play option, the prize doubled from $50,000 to $100,000. La’Dots will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. Another lucky lotto…

Bobcat to build new plant in Mexico; not expected to impact jobs in North Dakota

WEST FARGO (KFGO) – Bobcat is building a new manufacturing plant in Mexico. The West Fargo-headquartered skid steer and compact loader company has confirmed that it is expanding to Monterrey, Mexico. Doosan-Bobcat North America President Mike Ballweber said it will not mean the loss of jobs at the plants in Gwinner or Bismarck. “We don’t anticipate that happening at all,”…

Another fire damages garages in south Fargo

Garage fire 11/7/2023FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Fire damaged several garages at an apartment complex Tuesday. Firefighters responded to 901 42nd St. Fargo police say there has been a series of late-night garage arson fires along 42nd Street since late June. Police have not yet indicated if the latest fire is arson. Heavy smoke was coming from the garages. Fire crews were…

Fargo School Board Approves New Teacher Contract

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Fargo School Board and Fargo Education Association have been in negotiation discussions since February. The two parties met twenty times prior to reaching the state-imposed impasse deadline of July 1st. The FEA completed the ratification vote of its members on November 3, 2023, and the Agreement has been accepted by a majority of the FEA membership….

Sanford Horace Clinic To Open Tuesday

HORACE, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Health unveils its newest clinic location in Horace. It’s located in the Shoppes at Horace strip mall. The new health building is the first medical clinic built in the small town which is quickly growing just to the south of Fargo and West Fargo. There are ten examination rooms in the clinic with primary care…

Jo Dee Messina Is Ready To Party Outside at Fargo Brewing Next Summer

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Brewing has landed a big country hitmaker from the 1990’s and early 2000’s for an outdoor party. Jo Dee Messina will bring her ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour 2024’ to town on Saturday, June 29. Tickets run between $35 and $79 with a limited number of Boxcar Depot tickets available which include a private restroom,…

Fargo Man Charged With Sexual Assault of Girl in Barnesville

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is accused of the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl at a home in Barnesville. Police interviewed the victim in early October and she told them 32-year-old Jesse Meier had touched her inappropriately in January. She said he touched her breasts and private area. She told investigators that when Meier stopped he told…