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President Trump Nominates Daniel Traynor For U.S. District Judge Seat

Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has nominated Daniel Traynor to become a U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. Traynor would fill the seat of Judge Daniel Hovland in Bismarck. Hovland announced in December that he would enter into semi-retirement since being on the bench since 2002. Traynor is a shareholder at the Traynor Law Firm in Devils Lake. He…

Clearbrook Rep. Grossell removed from committees over alleged threats to law enforcement

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has removed Republican Rep. Matt Grossell from two committees after a disorderly night at a St. Paul hotel this spring in which Grossell allegedly scuffled with a security guard. Hortman removed Grossell from the Public Safety and Judiciary committees over the alleged incident on May 4, which she resulted in charges…

NDSU Police Want To Talk To Wheelie-Popping Motorcycle Rider

Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour

FARGO, N.D. — Police at NDSU have issued a warning to a motorcycle rider who’s been popping wheelies on campus. Police say they’d like to speak with the blonde-haired motorcyclist about safe driving. His antics may result in a ticket. Police want to remind everyone that the speed limit on campus is 15 miles per hour. Categories: Local News, North…

Renovation Finished On Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Center

The project cost $8 million

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE — Senator John Hoeven is marking the completion of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s newly-renovated unmanned aerial systems training center at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The project cost $8 million. Customs and Border Protection in Grand Forks is responsible for 900 miles of border. Hoeven says that considering North Dakota’s leadership in UAS,…

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty To Leaving Sexually-Explicit Notes On Cars

In a plea deal, 39-year-old David Cheney's seven counts of misdemeanor harassment were dropped to just three

AMES, IA — A Rochester, Minnesota man pleads guilty to leaving sexually-explicit notes on women’s cars in Ames, Iowa. In a plea deal, 39-year-old David Cheney’s seven counts of misdemeanor harassment were dropped to just three. He’ll pay about $200 in fines and avoid jail time. Cheney was arrested in May after police received reports of the notes being left…

Valley City Police Ask For Help In Finding Missing Man

Mark Davies Was Last Heard From on Friday In Kathryn

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Valley City Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Mark Davies. The 40-year-old Valley City man was last seen on Friday. The last time friends or family members heard from him was when he was in Kathryn. Police say his disappearance is suspicious. Davies is always with his dog, Hank, but he left home…

New Election Equipment Rolling Out to Counties in North Dakota

State election officials received more than 900 machines and devices last month and began testing them.

BISMARCK, N.D.–New election equipment to replace machines that have on occasion failed is being rolled out in North Dakota. The Legislature budgeted about $8 million this year to meet $3 million in federal funds for the new election equipment statewide to replace 15-year-old machines. A survey of county auditors by the North Dakota Association of Counties this year showed 27…

Sanford’s Second Annual “Dancing with the Doctors” Jives Into Action Sept. 5th

Doors open at the fargo theatre at 6:00 p.m.

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford physicians will soon put on their best jazz, hip hop, country and ballet dance moves. Twenty–one doctors will lace up their dancing shoes for Sanford’s second annual “Dancing with the Doctors” competition. It’ll be at Fargo Theatre on September 5th. Doors will open at 6:00. All proceeds raised from this year’s dance competition will go to…

“Dear NICU Mama” Connecting, Supporting, Celebrating Mothers and Newborns

the group started in April 2019

FARGO, N.D. —  Martha Mink’s son JP weighed one pound and nine ounces when he was born in 2015. “He lived for only three days,” Mink said. But that wouldn’t be her only experience in the NICU. Her daughter JJ was born in July 2018 at only three pounds. It wasn’t until she got home from the hospital that she…

Back to School Road Safety Tips for Drivers

It's the first day back to class for West Fargo Public Schools

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Going back to school isn’t just an exciting time for teachers and students. “Summer was fun for everybody it appears, but it’s time to be back. Time to learn, time to grow. It’s great to be back in the buildings.” Todd Pearson is an elementary School Resource Officer for the West Fargo School District. “I come…