North Dakota News

CCEC Employees Plant Twenty Trees to Celebrate Arbor Day

Ten apple trees, five plum, and five apricot trees were planted near the Fargo headquarters

FARGO, N.D. — Employees from the Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) celebrate Arbor Day by planting some new trees outside their headquarters. The employees planted ten apple trees, five plum trees, and five apricot trees alongside 32nd Avenue South. This marks the second year that CCEC has planted trees. Staff members say they love getting the chance to go outside and…

LIVE: Au-Some Evening 2018

An awesome event with activists for autism awareness.

It’s a growing medical diagnosis in American kids, and it might be one of the most poorly understood. Autism spectrum conditions affect many families in North Dakota, and until less than a decade ago, there were no organizations here dedicated to supporting them. That’s why Darcy Kasprowicz and her family started the North Dakota Autism Center, right around the time…

Trial Postponed Until Fall For Man Accused In Killing Of Savanna Greywind

Thirty-two-year-old William Hoehn has pleaded not guilty in the killing of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind and kidnapping her newborn in August.

FARGO – The trial of a man charged in the killing of a pregnant Fargo woman has been postponed again, to Sept. Thirty-two-year-old William Hoehn has pleaded not guilty in the killing of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind and kidnapping her newborn in August. He’s charged with conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping and providing false information to police. Court…

Community Reacts After Hunter C&I Bar Destroyed by Fire

The bar served as a popular meeting place for many groups across Hunter

HUNTER, N.D. — The Hunter C&I Bar was a popular meeting place for people in Hunter. But everything changed Thursday morning. “A neighbor across the alley who heard some popping and banging and oh man, 2:30 in the morning I think, and he went out to investigate, and thank goodness he did,” said Randy Moen, the Insurance Agent for the Hunter…

Labor Leaders, Workers Commemorate Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Job

North Dakota Ranks Fifth Worst in the Nation for Worker Fatalities

FARGO, N.D. — Labor leaders and workers from the North Dakota AFL-CIO and Northern Plains United Labor Council  gathered to commemorate workers who lost their lives on the job. “When you’re not related to these people, when you don’t know these people, they tend to be viewed as numbers and statistics,” said Waylon Hedegaard, the president of North Dakota AFL-CIO. “But…

The Bison Turf is Bringing Some of its Historical Old in With Some Renovated New

After a fire destroyed the classic NDSU joint in 2016, many didn't think much would remain in its place

FARGO, N.D — After almost two years in the works, the iconic Bison Turf is ready for its re–opening in just a few weeks. People from NDSU are excited about the newly renovated spot and what is has to offer. After a fire destroyed the classic NDSU joint in 2016, many didn’t think much would remain in its place… “That…

Fargo Park District Gets City “On the Move” In New Campaign

The park district will put on a whole week of free, outdoor events in June

FARGO, N.D. — Eat well, play well and you will live well. That’s why the Fargo Park District has launched their “On the Move” initiative to help get more people active throughout the community. The park district has partnered with Family Wellness, Courts Plus and the YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties to bring a week of outdoor activities for the…

Jamestown Man Arrested After Driving Into Napa Auto Parts Store

23-year-old David McManus lost control of his vehicle, crossed through a ditch and struck the building

JAMESTOWN, N.D. — A Jamestown man is facing several charges after driving his car through a Napa Auto Parts Store. Authorities say 23-year-old David McManus lost control of his vehicle, crossed through a ditch and struck the building. The crash happened this morning. McManus was arrested and taken to the Stutsman County Correctional Center. No injuries were reported. McManus was charged…

Exit 257 Overpass In Jamestown Closed After Oversize Load Causes Damage

Traffic on Interstate 94 Was Down To One Lane Temporarily

Jamestown/North Dakota Highway PatrolJAMESTOWN, N.D. — A big rig did some damage to an overpass in Jamestown. North Dakota Highway Patrol shutdown one lane of traffic on I-94 around 1 o’clock Thursday after an oversize load got wedged under the overpass bridge. It was reopened a short time later but the Exit 257 overpass is now closed due to damage…

Kelly Armstrong And Mac Schneider To Debate In Race For U.S. House Seat

Republican And Democrat Both Won Endorsements At Their Party Conventions

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota U.S. House candidates are holding their first debate next month in Bismarck. Republican State Sen. Kelly Armstrong of Dickinson and Democrat Mac Schneider of Grand Forks both won endorsements at their recent party conventions. The debate is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on May 5 at the Bismarck Radisson Hotel. The event is sponsored by the…