North Dakota News

Identity of Woman Shot Dead By Ex-Husband In Jamestown Released

The children of the suspect and victim have been placed with family

STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A Montpelier, North Dakota man is in custody after calling authorities Saturday afternoon and telling them he shot and killed his ex-wife in Jamestown. Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says 37-year-old Kevin Hoff called dispatch stating he just shot 25-year-old Nicole Gututala-Hoff and wanted to turn himself in. Dispatch started receiving several calls around 3:55 Saturday…

Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Named To EPA Board

Mark Fox Has Been Chairman Since 2014

The tribal chairman of the oil-rich Three Affiliated Tribes in western North Dakota has been named to an Environmental Protection Agency advisory committee. The EPA announced Chairman Mark Fox’s appointment on Friday. The EPA says the 34-member board helps the agency develop partnerships with local governments to provide improvements to public health and environmental protection. About 20 percent of the…

NDSU Softball Claims Another Summit League Tournament Title

This is the Bison's ninth summit league title in the last ten years.

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – No. 1 North Dakota State relied on a six-run third inning and dominate pitching from Jacquelyn Sertic to defeat No. 2 South Dakota State 6-1 Saturday afternoon at Ellig Sports Complex. The Bison collected their ninth tournament title in the past ten years and their fifth in-a-row. South Dakota State’s Abbey Murphy picked up right…

4X4 Win Secures NDSU Women’s T&F 11th Consecutive Outdoor Conference Title

Both NDSU, USD score exactly 263 points to share Summit League championship.

TULSA, Okla. (NDSU Athletics) – It came down to the homestretch of the final event, but the streak lived on. The North Dakota State women’s track & field team pulled out a win in the 4x400m relay to share the conference team championship with South Dakota on Saturday afternoon at the Summit League Outdoor Championships. Over the three-day, 21-event meet,…

NDSU Grad Has Musical Role in Commencement Ceremony

He received his master of music in trumpet performance

FARGO, N.D. — It’s that time of year again and congratulations are in order for the new graduates. One graduate did more than just receive his diploma at North Dakota State University’s commencement ceremony. Tony Sanders, who received his Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, also played in the band for the event. “It’s exciting to be done and ready to…

Man is Custody After Saying He Shot Ex-Wife

Officers who responded to the scene found a female victim deceased in a vehicle in the parking lot

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A man is in custody after saying he shot and killed his ex-wife, and wanted to turn himself in. The Stutsman County Communications Center received several calls about a shooting at 503 15th St SE in Jamestown. Dispatch then received a call from 37 year old Kevin Hoff who said he shot his ex wife and wanted…

U.S. Senators Heitkamp, Smith Emphasize the Need for Pension Reform

The two senators called on retirees to make their voices heard in Washington

FARGO, N.D. — U.S. Senators Heidi Heitkamp and Tina Smith spoke with several retired workers in Fargo to discuss pension reform. The two Senators are part of a bipartisan, joint Senate–House committee whose goal is to solve the pension crisis. They say the dilemma threatens nearly 2,000 North Dakotans and 400,000 retirees nationwide. Both Heitkamp and Smith feel that it’s…

Mother of “Dutch Destroyer” Sells Bracelets at FM Wing Challenge

The proceeds from the bracelets and other merchandise raise funds for "Live Like Lukas"

FARGO, N.D. — Wing lovers gathered at the Southwest Youth Ice Arena for the second annual FM Wing Challenge. People could go around trying different types of sauces and beers, and could also listen to live music. At the Challenge, the mother of the late Lukas Kusters (a.k.a. “The Dutch Destroyer), Rebecca Burmeff, was on hand to sell bracelets and…

Heitkamp Meets Kindred Students, Discusses Agriculture

She recently introduced the Next Generation in Agriculture Act with Sen. Collins

KINDRED, N.D. — Sen. Heidi Heitkamp spent part of the day visiting schools in Kindred and meeting with students. She started the day at Kindred Elementary, where she spoke to third and fifth graders about her career and the importance of public service. She then went to the high school to talk about how her new bill will help young farmers….

Middle Schoolers Race Carbon Dioxide-Powered Cars

They learned about aerodynamics and how to use power tools

FARGO, N.D. — Students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School got to race cars they made, which were powered with carbon dioxide. The kids learned to use power tools to make their cars, and they put their knowledge of aerodynamics to the test as they raced the cars down a 66-ft. track. Their teacher, Alexis Yokom, says she hopes the students…