FARGO, ND — The opening of North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary is being delayed by one day. The Botanist was scheduled to open Thursday but it will now open at 10 a.m. on Friday. The dispensary is located in a strip mall along 13th Avenue South near Target. Multiple product types will be available including dried leaves and flowers, vaporizing…
FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo man is accused of stealing a semi loaded with Oreos. Court documents filed this week in Cass County accuse 27-year-old John Crowell of felony theft for stealing the semi at Northpoint Hornbacher’s last November. The driver of the semi had left it running while he filled out some paperwork. When he returned his semi was…
UPDATE Wednesday – Fargo Police says 61-year-old Ronald Gant died after being severely burned by a fire in a South Fargo home on Friday February 22nd. Authorities say the homeowner returned to her home at 1809 30 Avenue South from vacation and found Gant, her roommate, in the basement. The cause of the fire and Gant’s death is still under investigation….
FARGO, N.D. — If you are getting texts and phone calls that look like they’re from Wells Fargo, there’s a chance it could be part of a scam. This is a text message some have been receiving but it is not actually the bank. If you provided any information to the person on the other end, call the bank immediately or…
FARGO, N.D. — Northern parts of University Drive are getting upgraded to be a little less country and a little more urban. “The basic plan is just to improve University Drive and turn it into more of a city street,” civil engineer Ron Solberg said. “So it will be more of like your typical city street with curb and gutter and…
MOORHEAD, Minn. – Dangerous substances are threatening the water quality and wildlife in the Red River. Over the last few years, the levels of the Red River have risen due to more precipitation and drainage. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says this leads to more bacteria and nutrients floating in the water, leading to potential health risks. “We’ve had people who…
FARGO, N.D. — The Eastern North Dakota Synod ELCA brought together dozens of leaders for anti–racism training. The training was initiated after the Synod Assembly passed a resolution outlining a commitment to racial justice. Amanda Vivier, a spiritual leader for the Native American Christian Ministry, describes why she decided to get involved. “There’s a bridge, and it’s been a one-way bridge…
FARGO, N.D. — NDSU students got to order some tasty frybread tacos while supporting the Native American Student Association and American Indian Science and Engineering Society. This year’s sale was delivery only, and people ordering online could get their tacos on- or off- campus. Money raised will go towards the national conference the group is going to. The conference includes workshops…
FARGO, N.D. –NDSU is helping students connect with employers with their annual part time and summer jobs fair. Students met with over 60 potential employers to discuss and even interview for jobs. Connecting employers with students gives them the opportunity to explore different jobs and career paths all in one location. “So besides of course actually getting a job, I…
ANAMOOSE, ND — An Alexandria man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attacking a priest in an apparent dispute over a woman in north central North Dakota. Authorities say 43-year-old Chad Legare attacked the Rev. Robert Wapenski at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Anamoose in January 2018. Wapenski was beaten and had computer speaker wire wrapped around…
