North Dakota News

Sprinkler Prevents Apartment Fire From Spreading

FARGO, N.D. — A sprinkler system is credited with saving an apartment building from a fire. It was reported just after midnight in a unit at 414 11th Street North in Fargo. Firefighters arrived to find the unit filled with smoke and a burned mattress and coverings. They say the sprinkler system prevented it from spreading to other parts of…

Some Early Voting Sites Open Monday in Cass County

FARGO, N.D. — Three early voting sites open Monday in Fargo and West Fargo with three more opening next Monday. They are available to all Cass County voters. Polling sites at the Ramada Inn in Fargo, DoubleTree Inn in West Fargo and Fargodome will be staffed from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day Monday through Saturday through October. Additional…

Dunseith Woman Killed In Single-Vehicle Rollover

DUNSEITH, N.D. — A Dunseith, North Dakota woman is dead after losing control of her vehicle on a gravel road near Dunseith. The crash was reported around 9 a.m. Saturday. The state patrol reports 25-year-old Nachae Mims of Dunseith rolled her vehicle. She was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown, dying at the scene. The crash remains under…

North Dakota Women’s March goes virtual

Increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the state brings the event online

NORTH DAKOTA– The North Dakota Women’s March was held online this year due to the spike of COVID-19 cases throughout the state. The hosts of the event gave information about the women’s suffrage movement as well as information on how to vote in the upcoming election. Many women showed up to share their stories and experiences with gender identity, sexuality,…

Boo at the Zoo provides a way for families to enjoy Halloween amid COVID-19

The next dates for Boo at the Zoo are October 24 and 31

FARGO, N.D. — With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the metro, the Red River Zoo is trying to provide a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. Halloween is a favorite for many, especially kids. Boo at the Zoo is an opportunity for families to be able to celebrate Halloween one way or another, especially during these times. “I…

One woman dead following vehicle rollover near Dunseith

DUNSEITH, N.D. — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 25-year-old Dunseith woman died after rolling into a ditch Saturday morning. The woman was driving her 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche north on 33rd Avenue Northeast when she lost control. The Chevrolet ran off the road into the west ditch where it overturned. The woman was ejected and died at the scene….

Gov. Burgum, NDDOH submit COVID-19 vaccination plan to CDC

It is still unknown who will be prioritized for the vaccine or when it will be available

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum along with the North Dakota Department of Health have submitted the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan to the CDC. The plan outlines how a future COVID-19 vaccine will be prioritized, equitably allocated, distributed and administered in North Dakota. Key areas addressed in the plan include enrollment of health care providers to administer vaccines, storage and…

ND Indian Affairs Commissioner on leave for misconduct allegations

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum places Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director Scott Davis on administrative leave with pay. It comes pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The governor’s Communications Director did not say what the allegations are in a press release. The release did say per the state’s century code 44-04-18.1-6 no additional details will be released during…

Local food bank receives generous donation on World Food Day

Sanford Health helps keep upper Midwest families fed

FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health makes a generous contribution to make sure those in our region stay fed. On World Food Day, Sanford Health steps in to help those in need. The health system gifted a one million dollar check to Great Plains Food Bank. “Sanford Health is donating three million dollars to organizations like Great Plains food bank all…

Unclaimed veteran gets laid to rest surrounded by comrades

This is the first unclaimed veteran to be buried at the Fargo National Cemetary.

FARGO, N.D. – Veterans from across North Dakota gather at the Fargo National Cemetery to say goodbye to a fallen soldier. Veteran Lelan Derr was born in New Hampton, Iowa in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. Derr passed away in his Fargo apartment on December 10th of last year. He had been estranged from…