North Dakota News

Grand Forks Man Sentenced for Possessing Child Porn

The judge sentenced Nicholas Bartholome to nine years in federal prison

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Grand Forks man has been given nine years in federal prison for possessing child porn. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Peter Welte sentenced 28-year-old Nicholas Bartholome to 10 years supervised release following that sentence. Bartholome was also ordered to pay $200 in special assessments to the Crime Victims’ Fund. Between August 2017 and May 2018,…

Jackknifed Semi Causes Traffic Jam on I-94

Troopers are working to open both lanes as quickly as possible.

UPDATE: Trooper Gabe Irvis says the lanes have been cleared and traffic is moving smoothly again.   CASS COUNTY, N.D.–A jackknifed semi has caused traffic to come to a standstill on I-94 eastbound between Casselton and mapleton. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says no injuries have been reported. Troopers are working to open both lanes as quickly as possible. Categories:…

LIVE: Local Veterinarian Heads to Iditarod

A vet who's a veteran of the world's most famous dogsled race shares his experiences.

We know the training and performance routine of an elite athlete is pretty intense. But from eating the equivalent of 20 to 25 Big Macs a day, to sleeping in piles of straw outdoors along the race route, you’ve never seen anything like the Iditarod. It’s not only something local veterinarian Dr. John Reichert has seen for the past twenty…

Sheriff: Meth Bust is Largest Ever in Grant County

The meth has a street value of about $40,000.

CARSON, N.D.–A Carson man is in custody after Grant County authorities say they intercepted a package with 5 pounds of methamphetamine, an amount they say is the largest seizure in the county. Sheriff John Foss says the meth has a street value of about $40,000. Authorities say someone who received the package in error called sheriff’s officials earlier this week….

Missing North Dakota Woman Found In Texas

Law enforcement and volunteers had searched extensively for 30-year-old Kara Lynn Mauai after she disappeared Nov. 8.

BISMARCK, N.D. – A woman who disappeared from the Standing Rock Reservation more than two months ago has been found in Texas. Law enforcement and volunteers had searched extensively for 30-year-old Kara Lynn Mauai after she disappeared Nov. 8. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe said that the mother of three was found safe in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. Authorities had…

Veterans Organization Makes A Change On NDSU Campus

The organization has 35 members and is looking for other veterans and active duty to join.

FARGO, N.D.- Over 200 student-led organizations gathered at the Great Plains Ballroom to showcase what they’re all about. “They’re so many ways to get involved. It’s a great way to make friends, make connections, and finding added purpose and learn outside of the classroom. Because that’s why we’re all here,” says Lucas Simmer, Executive Commissioner, Student Organizations. One student-led organization…

Lamoureux twin’s foundation used to inspire Fargo entrepreneurs

The Grand Forks Native spoke at a 1 Million Cups Fargo event about the Monique and Jocelyne Foundation

FARGO, N.D. — After the 2018 Olympics, in which Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson won gold with the women’s hockey team, the twin sisters knew they wanted something more. “We wanted to make a difference and we feel we have a platform to do that in a capacity that many people don’t,” Jocelyne said. Inspired by their experiences as world…

NDSU Extension holds Soil and Soil Water Workshop

This is the 25th Soil Workshop put on by NDSU Extension

FARGO, N.D. — Farmers and crop advisors from across the region were at the FargoDome on Wednesday to get an update on all things soil thanks to NDSU extension. The 25th soil and soil water worskshop is aimed to deliver continued education units to crop production specialists. The all-day event showcases several speakers, including North Dakota state faculty, who explain…

Semi Driver Suffers Medical Condition While Driving Near Jamestown And Dies

There was no damage to the truck or load of cattle he was hauling

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A 63-year-old semi driver is dead after suffering a sudden medical condition and driving off Old Highway 10 near Jamestown. It happened around 7 Tuesday night. Two other drivers saw what happened and found the semi driver unconscious and called 911. The driver was taken to the hospital in Jamestown where he was pronounced dead. There was…