North Dakota News

Cass County Jail Under Modified Lockdown

The jail is currently under full power from the local grid, but does not have the mandatory backup system available in the case of an unexpected power outage.

    FARGO, ND — The Cass County Jail is currently in a modified lockdown due to a failure of the backup power generator.  The jail is currently under full power from the local grid, but does not have the mandatory backup system available in the case of an unexpected power outage.  All inmates and staff are currently safe, and…

35 Year Old Man Struck And Killed By Semi Truck Near Casselton

A 36 year old semi driver from St. Cloud, who was westbound on I-94, called dispatch around 3:15 a.m. to say he had just struck a pedestrian near the Wheatland exit.

Wheatland, N.D. – A 35 year old man was struck and killed by a semi west of Casselton early Thursday morning. A 36 year old semi driver from St. Cloud, who was westbound on I-94, called dispatch around 3:15 a.m. to say he had just struck a pedestrian near the Wheatland exit. The pedestrian died at the scene. The semi driver…

Sanford Children’s Hosts Marathon for Kids With Special Health Needs

Kids got to do a variety of activities in a relaxed environment

FARGO, N.D. — Sanford Children’s Medical Home put on the first annual marathon event for kids with special health needs. About 60 kids, along with their siblings and parents, gathered in the Fargodome to have a fun time in a low–stress, relaxed environment. “We wanted something fun, something they could choose, bubbles or dancing, make it fun for them, ultimately pick…

ND’s East Central Judicial District Celebrates Drug Court Anniversary

One woman celebrated by graduating from the program

FARGO, N.D — North Dakota’s East Central Judicial District celebrated the 15th anniversary of its drug court, and one woman celebrated by graduating from the program. Drug court is a court–managed, drug intervention treatment program that’s an alternative to jail or prison time. Participants go through court sessions, support meetings, mandatory treatment, and probation appointments. The court says the program saves…

Veterans and Community Members Walk and Roll in Fargo “VA 2K”

147 people participated in the annual event to raise awareness for homeless veterans

FARGO, N.D. — On a picture–perfect Wednesday afternoon, people could walk or roll around the premises of the Fargo VA, all to support a good cause. ” a real issue right now, and what we need to do is be able to support them in that time of need, and frequently, they need food, basic necessities of food,” said Rachael…

Sheyenne Plaza To Turn Downtown West Fargo Into Active Hub

This first phase of the project took three years

WEST FARGO, N.D. — The first phase in a project meant to turn downtown West Fargo into an active hub is complete. 444 Sheyenne Street is now the home to Sheyenne Plaza. That is where you’ll now find Moore Engineering, Ohnstad Twichell law firm and the West Fargo VFW. More than 20 apartments are also on the top two floors of…

School For Students With Behavioral Problems Put On Hold

The facility at Agassiz School Was Approved Last Week By Fargo School Board

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Schatz says the plan to add a separate elementary school designed to help students with severe behavioral problems has been put on hold. The partnership with West Fargo Schools to create the facility at Agassiz School was approved by the Fargo school board a week ago. Parents and other advocates challenged the…

Fargo And Bismarck Entities Selected To Manufacture Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana should be available in North Dakota by the end of the year

BISMARCK, N.D. — It’s a major milestone in the medical marijuana program in North Dakota. The state’s Department of Health has selected two entities as manufacturing facilities. Grassroots Cannabis will be located in Fargo while Pure Dakota LLC will locate their facility in Bismarck. They’ll be responsible for growing marijuana and converting it into a medical marijuana product. They are…

Argument Involving A Knife Lands Husband Behind Bars

Anthony Hardin was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Assault

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A Jamestown man is accused of injuring his wife with a knife. 37-year-old Anthony Hardin was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Assault. Police were called to the 500 block of 1st Avenue South around 7:45 Tuesday evening. Hardin’s wife told police that her husband had stabbed her in the hand and foot. Police say the cuts were just…