North Dakota News

Flying Farmer says he’s not done after “a bad ride”

My wife said she will leave me if I do it again but she won’t leave me.”

MAKOTI, NORTH DAKOTA, (KFGO) – John Smith, known as North Dakota’s Flying Farmer for his aerial car jumps, is recovering after what he calls “a bad ride.” Two weeks ago, the Makoti, North Dakota man was seriously injured when his car went off a ramp while he attempted a distance jump of 200 feet in a challenge with his son….

Customers speak out after sudden closure of North Dakota photography business

"It is just devastating. We don't know what to do."

FARGO N.D. (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based photography company suddenly shut down Thursday. Glasser Images’ attorney says the photography business based out of Bismarck closed its doors due to past and ongoing effects from the pandemic. “The business got to the point where they just couldn’t fulfill all the obligations to their customers. They tried to make things work the…

NDSU Women’s Soccer Edges UND For Battle Of North Dakota

Sophomore Alicia Nead Secured A Crucial Win On Senior Day With A Late Goal In Summit League Play

Fargo, N.D. (KVRR)- “We get to celebrate them today and their careers.” Said Coach Mike Regan It’s senior day here at Dacotah Stadium the home team NDSU is set to host UND the in-state rival, who got the better of them the last time these ladies met on the pitch at this location. But today they look to get revenge…

Century Cinema Welcomes Customers Back with James Bond and COVID Protocols

"We want to provide our guests with a comfortable and safe space."

FARGO, N.D.– Marcus Century Cinema is attracting people to the big screen, by bringing in a James Bond movie and following COVID-19 guidelines. Movies are back but what are theaters doing to accommodate their guests? Tristan Ross tells us exactly what Century Cinema is doing to help combat COVID-19. “So when we first reopened we were definitely focused on STAR,…

Drekker Brewing Holds Pinball Tournament

"It is great to be back playing pinball."

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Pinball is hosting a community-wide pinball tournament at Drekker Brewing Company. This double strike, single elimination tournament has a $10 buy and proceeds are awarded to the top three finishers. Winners are competing for a spot in the state championship. Fargo Pinball Co-Owner, Bill Brooks says, “This will be our 6th year and we have been…

Holte family shares emotional testimony at Pendleton sentencing

Pendleton took the life of his mother and Grand Forks police officer, Cody Holte

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) – A Grand Forks man is sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility for parole for killing Grand Forks Police Officer,  Cody Holte and his mother Lola Moore in May 2020. Salamah Pendleton was convicted on two counts of murder in the May 2020 killings of Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte and his mother,…

North Dakota lawmaker accused of theft says he’s not guilty

FARGO, N.D. — A state lawmaker from southeastern North Dakota who’s accused of misdemeanor theft in Bottineau County says he’s surprised by the charge and believes it’s fabricated. Republican Sen. Jason Heitkamp of Wahpeton says he was in Bottineau earlier this week to retrieve some of his belongings from his former girlfriend and did not steal anything. He says he…