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Bail Set At $1 Million Dollars in Arson/Murder Case

FARGO, ND — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting his apartment on fire appeared in court this morning on three felony counts, including murder. Bail was set at $1 million dollars, cash only for Sheldon Davis. Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the…

Murder Victim’s Son Says He Confronted Her Alleged Killer, Told Him to “Stay Away”

44-year-old Sheldon Davis is accused of murdering 52-year-old Denise Anderson, then setting the apartment on fire

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting fire to his apartment is set to appear in court Tuesday morning on three felony counts including murder, arson and endangering by fire. Sheldon Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52–year–old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the fire Thursday. Davis…

University of Jamestown Offering Three New Online Majors

The school plans to raise online enrollment by 400 percent over the next five years

FARGO, N.D. — Students at the University of Jamestown will have even more career choices to choose from this fall. The university held a ribbon cutting at its Fargo campus to celebrate the launch of the Professional Studies Program. It offers three new majors online: communications, business studies and a master’s in leadership. A master’s degree in clinical counseling will…

Sen. Hoeven Hosts Roundtable Discussion Around Market Facilitation Program Payments

The USDA is Providing Assistance to Eligible Farmers Impacted by Tariffs

FARGO, N.D. — With tariffs, trade negotiations and low commodity prices, farmers are still struggling. The USDA is providing eligible farmers nationwide with $14.5 billion in Market Facilitation Program payments. But North Dakota producers have a unique set of challenges. “Certainly some crop diversity that we don’t see everywhere across the country. Weather challenges, obviously, too that compound the situation that…

UPDATE: Man Who Fled Traffic Stop Near Grafton Turns Himself In

Julio Mendoza was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and a red shirt

UPDATE – The North Dakota Highway Patrol says Julio Mendoza turned himself in Monday night at the Walsh County Law Enforcement Center. He has been charged with driving while license revoked and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer   GRAFTON, N.D. — Authorities search a Campbell Farms warehouse near Grafton after a man runs from a highway patrol traffic…

Fargo Man Officially Charged With Three Felonies In Girlfriend’s Death

Sheldon Davis claims he's innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson

FARGO, ND — The Fargo man accused of killing his girlfriend and setting fire to his apartment is set to appear in court Tuesday morning on three felony counts including murder, arson and endangering by fire. Sheldon Davis claims he’s innocent in the death of 52-year-old Denise Anderson. Authorities say she died of traumatic injuries before the fire Thursday. Davis…

Slope Failure At Underpass Project In Moorhead Stops Train Traffic

It caused a section of the track to settle in the 400 block of 21st Street South

MOORHEAD, MN — Train traffic has been stopped near the Main Avenue underpass project in Moorhead after a slope failure. It occurred Monday morning between a section of sheeting and the temporary shoo-fly railroad track. It caused a section of the track to settle in the 400 block of 21st Street South. Train traffic will be halted in that area…

Fargo Driver’s License Office is Undergoing Renovation

All Written Knowledge Tests Will be Conducted at Temporary Site

FARGO, N.D. — If you have to take a written driver’s license test, it won’t be at the Fargo Driver’s License Office. They’re temporarily moving all knowledge driver’s license testing to the North Dakota State College of Science building. That’s because the main office is being renovated for the first time in nearly 10 years. The department is adding about…

Devils Lake Fire Chief Wakes Up To Fire In His Own Home

The fire was contained to the stove

DEVILS LAKE, ND — Firefighters respond to a stove fire at Devils Lake Fire Chief Jim Moe’s house. They were called out around 4 a.m. after Moe’s dog woke his wife. The couple was able to get out safely. Moe says the appliance had been off all weekend as they were away. He thinks the fire may have been caused…