FARGO, N.D. — As technology keeps growing, so does our electronic waste. A Bismarck recycling business is in Fargo for the first time collecting the old tech people have lying around. North Dakota E–Waste is partnering with the Homeward Animal Shelter for their “Computers for a Cause” charity event. For every computer donated, the company is giving 5 dollars to…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – West Fargo hosted a ceremony this morning celebrating the development of the new Entertainment District. The idea is to create a destination where the community can come together. It will start to be possible in January when The Lights at Sheyenne 32 opens its first building. As one of the fastest growing cities in North Dakota,…
CHEYENNE, Wyo.–A Christine, North Dakota man was arrested in Yellowstone National Park after threatening to shoot as many as 20 people in Idaho. Park rangers arrested 44–year–old Joshua Mjoness on September 18. He had a handgun and 50 rounds of ammunition. Authorities say Mjoness threatened to kill the “entire office” in Boise if his wife didn’t identify a man he…
WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO)–A body has been found near the Bois De Sioux River in Wahpeton. Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson says the body was discovered shortly before 11 a.m. Wed. in a wooded area. Thorsteinson says the body has been tentatively identified as that of 49-year-old Keith Pfeifer of Wahpeton, who had been reported as missing Tues. The body has been…
HANKINSON, N.D. (KFGO) – 11 people are homeless after fire gutted their apartments in Hankinson. Fire departments from 8 communities responded to the fire shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday in the apartments above Posts Hardware on Main Avenue. Richland County Emergency Management Director Brett Lambrecht says there is extensive damage to the second floor on the back end where the…
BISMARCK, N.D.–The Bismarck City Commission has approved a $233 million budget for 2020 that will raise property taxes to help fund seven new city positions and give workers a 3.5% raise. The vote was 3-2 on Tuesday. City Administrator Keith Henke says the 2020 budget is a 22% increase from last year, largely due to a sales tax increase that…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Brody Strahm posted a tribute to his friend Landon Solberg on YouTube. Landon passed away last week after a long battle with brain cancer and the two boys were buddies. Brody said, “We only lived a few houses away from each other and at first it was always Landon, myself, Kaleb and Kai. Then Landon’s longtime…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first lady is speaking out about the stigma of addiction. Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will be hosting Recovery Reinvented in Bismarck for the third year. The November event will highlight prevention, treatment and recovery options for those struggling with addiction. Burgum says alcohol and drug use is the number one social issue in North Dakota. Her…
FARGO, N.D. – Roers and Keller Williams hosts its 10th annual Chili feed for United Way of Cass Clay. Lunch-goers were able to sample 50 different chili styles, desserts and they voted for their favorite chili during the competition. “Ten years ago, we started as crack–pots in the break-room kitchen at Roers and KW and we decided to continue to…
FARGO, N.D.–The BNSF Railway Police are offering a reward for information regarding the destruction of the BNSF Railway tracks. The damage occurred in the vicinity of railroad crossings off of County Rd. 20. The damaged caused train delays. A $2,500 reward is being offered. Anyone with information is asked to call the BNSF Crime Tip hotline at 1-800-832-5452. Categories: Crime,…
