North Dakota News

The Toasted Frog Hosts “Picklathon” Fundraiser

The event is supporting a local girl's fight against cancer

FARGO, N.D. — For the first time ever, The Toasted Frog in downtown Fargo opened its doors on a Sunday. It welcomed hundreds of community members to support a local girl’s fight against cancer. Leigha Fern is the two–year–old daughter of a team member at the restaurant and is battling stage 4 cancer. The restaurant hosted a “picklathon” and silent…

Men Flown To Fargo After Two-Vehicle Crash Saturday In Griggs County

The crash happened early Saturday afternoon

BINFORD, N.D. — Two men were flown to Fargo after a crash near Binford in Griggs County. The highway patrol says 64-year-old Steven Bowman of New Rockford failed to yield and was hit by a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Terence Ramsey of McHenry. The crash happened early Saturday afternoon. Both men were flown to Fargo with what the patrol calls…

Search & Rescue Dog Hit By Vehicle In Jamestown, Will Be Okay

Fire Chief Jim Reuther is Chloe's handler

Courtesy: NewsDakota.comJAMESTOWN, N.D. — Jamestown’s fire chief says a city search and rescue dog will be okay after being hit by a vehicle. Fire Chief Jim Reuther is Chloe’s handler. He tells NewsDakota he opened the door Friday night and the dog took off but returned shortly afterward and was “bleeding profusely.” He took the dog to a veterinary clinic,…

Updates On Underpass Project in Moorhead & 52nd Avenue South Project In Fargo/West Fargo

Work On Both Projects Continue Into The Fall

Work is around 80% complete on the 52nd Avenue South improvement project in Fargo and West Fargo. Another phase of the project begins after rush hour on Monday morning. Crews will being installing a new westbound right-turn lane along 52nd between 44th and 45th streets south. The existing right-turn lane to northbound 45th Street traffic will be closed for approximately…

Garage Fire In Grand Forks Causes $20,000 In Damage

The fire was reported at 1707 21st Avenue South

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Saturday morning garage fire causes twenty thousand dollars in damage in Grand Forks. The fire was reported around 9:30 at 1707 21st Avenue South. Crews arrived to find flames and black smoke pouring out of the garage. There was heavy damage to two garage stalls and a vehicle was lost. There were no injuries. The…

Grand Forks Man Faces Several Charges After Police Chase

Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A 22-year-old Grand Forks man fled police Saturday just before midnight after they responded to a domestic violence complaint. Drew Brooks Jr. is accused of sideswiping a parked car, hitting a street sign and traffic signal during the chase. Officers used a PIT maneuver on I-29 to stop his vehicle near the Alerus Center. Brooks faces…

JDRF One Walk Supports Those With Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease

FARGO, N.D. — The JDRF One Walk supports those with type 1 diabetes. The goal is turn Type One to Type None. Three JDRF ambassadors led the walk, and the youngest is 7-year-old Samuel Erdmann. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over a year ago, and it’s been quite the journey for him and his family. “We had a…

“A Passion In Full Animation” Anime Fargo Back In Town

With the weekend anime celebration kicking off people got the chance to check out gear, food and talk with people who have similar interests.

FARGO N.D. — With the weekend anime celebration kicking off people got the chance to check out gear, food and talk with people who have similar interests. One vendor has North Dakota roots. “So five years ago six now in 2013 I was working in the oil fields we all know oil field hours 100 plus hours a week little…

Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary Holds Inaugural Walkathon and Fundraiser

Money raised will go towards things on teachers' wish lists

FARGO, N.D. — It was a special day for kids at Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary as they laced up their tennis shoes to take part in the school’s first ever walkathon and fundraiser. More than 280 students in kindergarten through 5th grade ran over 3,000 laps combined—that’s over 480 miles. Students from each grade level ran as many laps as…

Fargo Community Opens New Home Decor Business Dash & White

A Fargo business is opening its doors and providing a different kind of experience for customers.

FARGO N.D. — A Fargo business is opening its doors and providing a different kind of experience for customers. Dash And White is right off the corner 45th street and 32nd avenue south in Fargo. It’s a home decor store with a focus on dining entertainment. The dream of creating a store like this has been a long time coming….