North Dakota News

Local Artist Puts Spotlight on Red River Zoo Animals in New Exhibit

Some of the portraits will be made into a book exclusively sold at the zoo

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — An artist from Hawley is turning animals at the Red River Zoo into local celebrities. In 2015, Mark Elton wanted to do something special for his nephew before he was born. So he created an animal alphabet book. “Those pieces came across the desk of the right people which then invited me to come have a show…

West Fargo Church Celebrates “International Sunday”

This is the first time they've put on the event

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — People from all different ethnicities attend church service every Sunday at Summit Church in West Fargo. To celebrate their cultures and everything they have to offer the congregation, Summit Church put on their very first International Day. They had food from Kenya, Africa, India, Vietnam, Latin America; the list goes on and on. During this morning’s…

Body of 23-Year-Old Grand Forks Man Pulled From English Coulee

It is the third drowing death in the Red River Valley This Week

GRAND FORKS COUNTY, N.D. — There has been a third drowning in the Red River Valley in one week. Two people kayaking on the English Coulee Diversion Pond south of Grand Forks this morning came across a floating mat with a cell phone and fishing gear. A dive team was called out and they found the body of a 23-year-old…

Motorcycle Driver Killed After Crashing Into Semi

The 54-year-old motorcycle driver from Bismarck died at the scene

STERLING, N.D. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a semi in Burleigh County Saturday evening. The motorcycle was south on Highway 83 near Sterling when the bike crossed the center line and struck a semi’s front driver-side bumper. The 54-year-old motorcycle driver from Bismarck died at the scene. His name has not been released. The semi driver…

Motorcycle Hits Deer Throwing Passenger Into Path Of Another Motorcycle

The 40-year-old female passenger of Mandan, North Dakota died

MERCER, N.D. — A Mandan woman was killed when she was thrown off one motorcycle and hit by another bike near Mercer, North Dakota. The highway patrol says just before 1 Saturday afternoon, a group of motorcycles was eastbound on Highway 200 when one of the bikes hit a deer, causing the driver to lose control. The driver was thrown…

GoFundMe Created for 22-Year-Old Crash Victim

It was set up to help the 22-year-olds family pay for medical expenses

FARGO, N.D. — After a crash with a van of a North Dakota basketball team and two twenty year old’s, family and friends have started a go fund me page. Cameron Bolton, the passenger in the car, is in critical condition and the page says he is fighting for his life. It was set up to help the 22-year-olds family…

New Traffic Routes for 25th Street South Concrete Pavement Repair Project

Monday begins some new construction around Fargo that you may want to be aware of on your daily commute

FARGO, N.D. — Monday begins some new construction around Fargo that you may want to be aware of on your daily commute. Crews will begin phase three of the 25th Street South concrete pavement repair project. Work will move to the west side of 25th Street S between 12th Avenue South to 9th Avenue South and motorists will be carried…

In Wake of Recent Drownings, Lifeguards Tell Parents to Keep an Eye on their Kids

Local lifeguards recommend younger swimmers go in the water with a life jacket

WEST FARGO, N.D. — After two children drowned in the past week, lifeguards across the metro are warning parents to keep a watchful eye over their children when they are near water. Lifeguards at the Hulbert Aquatic Center in West Fargo said that young children should not be left alone near large bodies of water, especially if they have not taken…

Man Makes Stop in Fargo In Quest to Visit All 50 States with Rescue Dogs

Lee Asher and his pups stopped by Homeward Animal Shelter to meet people and play with dogs

FARGO, N.D. — One man’s journey to visit all 48 continental states with his six rescue dogs made a pit stop in Fargo. Lee Asher visited Homeward Animal Shelter to let people play with his four–legged friends and talk with people about the benefits of helping animals in need. Asher plans on stopping at one animal shelter in each of the…

New Restaurant Set to Open Up in Roberts Commons This Fall

46 North Pints and Provisions is a full service restaurant with many options

FARGO, N.D. — A new dining destination is coming to downtown Fargo this upcoming fall developed by the Itterman family. 46 North Pints & Provisions will open on the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd Avenue North in the new mixed–use retail, residential and parking facility known as Roberts Commons. The full–service restaurant will feature a ranging beer list and a…