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Nearly 200 Faculty And Staff At NDSU And UND Seek Employee Buyouts

The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming

FARGO, ND — Nearly two hundred faculty and staff members at NDSU and UND have applied for employee buyouts. The limited-time program was offered in late November as a result of budget trimming. UND announced last month it received 98 applications for buyouts. NDSU has received 69 applications. A determination of who will be included in the early employee buyouts…

Bill To Impose Penalties For Drone’s Invading Someone’s Privacy Fails On Second Vote

Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state's growing unmanned aircraft industry

BISMARCK, N.D. — The House has reconsidered a measure that would impose penalties for using drones to invade someone’s privacy. Representatives approved the bill on Tuesday but today voted to defeat it. Opponents of the bill say any limitations on drones may hurt the state’s growing unmanned aircraft industry. The bill aimed to make it illegal to use a drone…

Travel Alert Issued in Northeastern North Dakota

File PhotoNORTH DAKOTA – The North Dakota Department of Transportation and the Highway Patrol have issued a travel alert for the northeastern part of the state because of poor visibility and road conditions. Cities included are Grand Forks, Pembina, Cavalier and Drayton. A travel alert means drivers can still travel, but should be aware of rapidly changing conditions. You can…

Morning Snow Causing Traffic Problems

A multi-vehicle crash on the westbound lane of I-94 west of the Veterans Boulevard interchange happened around 8:30 a.m.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – There have been a number of crashes, roll-over’s and spin-outs on icy stretches of I-94, I-29, and Highway 10 in the FM metro Thursday. A multi-vehicle crash on the westbound lane of I-94 west of the Veterans Boulevard interchange happened around 8:30 a.m. It slowed traffic to a crawl for more than an hour as tow…

NDSU Staff and Faculty Apply for Voluntary Buyout Program

The limited-time Voluntary Separation Incentive Program was offered in late November.

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – NDSU has received 69 applications for employee buyouts. 39 are faculty. 30 are staff. The limited-time Voluntary Separation Incentive Program was offered in late November. The buyouts, also offered at UND, are the result of budget trimming. According to NDSU, the program provides eligible employees with incentive compensation based on their annual base salary and completed…

Dakota Montessori Fourth Grader Takes Home First Place at Cass County Spelling Bee

Chinmay Gopi won first place and Timi Shonrunke won second place meaning they'll both get to compete at the state level

FARGO, N.D. — More than 40 Cass County students are getting the chance to participate in a spelling bee. The opportunity could land them at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. If practice makes perfect, you could say Chinmay Gopi has got it down to a tee. “There’s German, Italian, Spanish, Old English, Dutch, there’s 14 different languages,” he…

United Way Emerging Leaders Hear from Wealthiest Man in North Dakota

Gary Tharaldson has a net worth of $900 million according to Forbes

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of young professionals attended the United Way Emerging Leaders kickoff event. They got to hear from the wealthiest man in North Dakota, Gary Tharaldson, who shared his knowledge on people–driven leadership. Tharaldson, a hotel magnate, has a net worth of $900 million according to Forbes. “This event was open to the public because we wanted to give…

Diocese of Fargo, Valley Bus Work Together after Bus Driver Charged with DUI

Bruce Tweed has a DWI conviction in Clay County back in 2002

FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo man is charged with a DUI after allegedly driving students to Shanley High School while intoxicated. Around 3:30 p.m. Monday, a driver noticed a bus full of children swerving up and down 52nd Avenue South. “The police responded and followed the bus into the Shanley parking lot. It was at that point after the students…

“Twins of Evil” Are Making Stops In The Region Including Fargodome

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson's Latest Tour

FARGO, ND — Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson are bringing their “Twins of Evil: Hell Never Dies Tour 2019” to Fargodome on Friday, August 9. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday. Zombie’s new album is due out later this year while Manson’s working on the follow-up to his 2017 release “Heaven Upside Down”. If you can’t make…

Austad’s Golf Prepares for 2019 Great Plains Golf Expo

You can learn about local courses, shop equipment, and get a free spring tune-up

FARGO– There might be snow on the ground but it’s never too early to start thinking about hitting the golf courses in just a few short months. Austad’s Golf, Sanford Power Golf Academy, and Dakota Magic are teaming up to bring Fargo its first Great Plains Golf Expo. You can learn about local courses, shop equipment from brands like Titleist,…