North Dakota News

Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus Hosts Spring Kickoff

The group of singers caught up together for a potluck and some practice

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead Gay Men’s Chorus hosted its 2020 spring kickoff. The group of singers caught up for the first time since their holiday concert with a potluck and some practice. The group went over plans for future concerts coming up this year, as well as, taking the time to allow more members to join their crew. The…

State of the Schools Address Planned For Tuesday Night In Fargo

Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi will preside

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi will preside over the State of the Schools Address on Tuesday night. He will give an update on the current state of the school district. People will also have the chance to join small focus groups and give input for public education moving forward. Just this week, an anonymous donor…

Man Arrested In Grand Forks County After Police Chase

Jarred Martell was stopped by a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper for speeding and a registration violation

GRAND FORKS CO., N.D. — A man who was stopped for speeding near Grand Forks on Saturday tries to outrun officers. Jarred Martell was stopped by a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper for speeding and a registration violation on Highway 15 in Nelson County. He then fled into Grand Forks County and the chase ended when he tried to avoid…

Grace Lutheran School Gathers Volunteers To Remove Snow From Roof

As students return from winter break, many schools have been left with piles of snow on their roofs.

FARGO, N.D. — After being being blanketed in inches of snow Grace Lutheran School got help from volunteers to help remove snow from the roof. As students return from winter break, many schools have been left with piles of snow on their roofs. Family, Friends and community members from the Grace Lutheran School gathered to remove the snow that had…

Harwood Elementary Earns Blue Ribbon Honor

The school was one of only two in North Dakota to receive the award this year.

HARWOOD, N.D.- This is the second time Harwood Elementary School has been named a Blue Ribbon school. The first was in 2006. “Humbling and validating for the hard work that we’ve been doing. I’ve been the principal here six years. Our staff here and our students here really work hard everyday to really do their best,” says Jerry Standifer, the…

Vehicles Parked On Downtown Fargo Streets to be Impounded on Saturday

Snow removal will begin Friday evening into Saturday morning.

FARGO, N.D.–Vehicles parked on Downtown Fargo streets will be impounded beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday to ensure Fargo Public Works crews can finish removing snow. This includes all streets between 1st Avenue S. and 6th Avenue N. from 2nd Street to University Drive. Snow removal will begin Friday evening into Saturday morning. Avenues in the downtown area will be…

Fargo Police Seek Assistance Identifying Hit and Run Driver

The crash happened at the intersection of 48 Street S. and 13 Avenue S.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department is asking for information that may help identify the driver involved in a hit and run crash. The crash happened at the intersection of 48 Street S. and 13 Avenue S. at approximately 10:05 a.m. on Friday. The driver has been described as a 17 to 18-year-old lighter-skinned African American man. He is approximately 5’10”,…

Heavy Snow Causes Roof Collapse In Jamestown

Everything inside Electronic Doctors is considered a total loss.  

JAMESTOWN, ND (NEWSDAKOTA) – A roof collapsed on a business building in Jamestown Thursday night. The roof of the building at 210 Business Loop W fell in after heavy snowfall causes stress that proved to be too much for the structure. Everything inside Electronic Doctors is considered a total loss. The building also includes the Jamestown Salvation Army Thrift Store,…

Baesler Seeks Appointment for ND Board of Higher Education Seat

The deadline to apply is March 3.

BISMARCK, N.D.–State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is encouraging North Dakotans to apply for an opening on the Board of Higher Education. The Board oversees North Dakota’s university system which includes six four-year universities and five two-year colleges. The open seat belongs to Dan Traynor who is resigning due to his recently confirmed federal judgeship. Members of the Board of Higher…