North Dakota News

NDSU Campus Celebrates Another FCS National Championship

This was the sixth in the last seven years and 14th overall

FARGO, N.D. — NDSU won their sixth championship on Saturday, and the university invited the public to celebrate with the trophy. “Everybody has so much Bison pride – it was great,” said Katie Zueger from the NDSU Bookstore. Memorial Union was full of proud Bison fans. who couldn’t wait to get their hands on the most recent championship trophy. “It…

Fargo Public Library Announces Stage Production of “The Wizard of Oz”

it will premiere March 27 at Stage at Island Park

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Public Library is putting on its first ever play in March. They’re putting together a production of the Wizard of Oz and began rehearsals this evening. The library chose to do the Wizard of Oz because it’s a book and movie many kids and their parents are familiar with. They also say it gives kids ages…

Bleeding Purple: Politicians Vow to Make Bridge Glow, Place Bets on Minnesota Vikings

MN Dot will light up the I-35W bridge friday and saturday

  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The I-35W bridge will glow purple Friday and Saturday nights in honor of the Minnesota Vikings. Governor Dayton has directed the MN DOT to light up the bridge before the team’s NFC semi-final game on Sunday. The Vikings will play the New Orleans Saints. The governor is also urging all Minnesotans to show their Purple…

Fargo, Grand Forks Named Two of Eight Regions for Medical Marijuana in North Dakota

medical marijuana will be available starting next year

  REGIONAL — Fargo and Grand Forks have been officially named as two of eight regions for medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. The North Dakota Department of Health established the regions to center around the biggest cities in the state, also including Jamestown, Minot, Bismarck and Devils Lake. Department officials say this was done to ensure the majority of…

Local Mayors Weigh in at Annual “State of the Cities” Event

The FMWF Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Holiday Inn to more than 600 people in the community

FARGO, ND — The mayors of Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and Dilworth are showing people in the community their plans for 2018 in the annual State of the Cities event. The FMWF Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Holiday Inn to more than 600 people in the community. Each mayor had the chance to talk about the successes…

Snow Totals For Jan 10/11 2018

Snow Amounts from the National Weather Service

Location Amount Time/Date Lat/Lon Buxton 7.0 in 1100 AM 01/11 47.60N/97.10W 4 SSW Holmes 7.0 in 0100 PM 01/11 47.67N/97.33W 1 NNW Grand Forks 6.6 in 0600 PM 01/11 47.93N/97.08W Grand Forks ND (NWS) 6.6 in 0600 PM 01/11 47.93N/97.08W 3 SSE Grand Forks 6.5 in 0700 AM 01/11 47.87N/97.05W Grand Forks ND 3 SSE 6.5 in 0700 AM 01/11…

Authorities Identify NDSU Student Found Dead on Campus

Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU

  FARGO, ND — NDSU police have identified the student found dead on campus Wednesday. Authorities say Noah Rockenback was found in a private room at the Mathew Living Learning Center West at NDSU. NDSU police say they are not releasing any other details on the case at this time and the family is asking for their privacy. A University…

Pet Connection: Coffee and Cuddles

The kickoff to Giving Hearts Day starts with this gorgeous ambassador for rescue animal groups.

It’s the start of the biggest nonprofit fundraiser drive of the year. Giving Hearts Day comes in February each year, and each year with it comes millions of dollars in funds donated from folks just like to you to some of the finest nonprofit causes in the Red River Valley region. Of course, it helps to have a high-profile ambassador…

Rep. Cramer Will Not Run For Senate

The decision ends months of speculation about whether Cramer would run for the senate seat held by Democrat Heidi Heitkamp, who is seeking a second term.

WASHINGTON (KFGO) – North Dakota Republican Congressman Kevin Cramer says he will not run for the U.S. Senate this year, instead choosing to seek a fourth, two-year term in the U.S. House. The decision ends months of speculation about whether Cramer would run for the senate seat held by Democrat Heidi Heitkamp, who is seeking a second term. State Senator…

North Dakota Autism Center Helps the Community Support Families with Children with Autism

they have trained 14 businesses throughout the metro already

MOORHEAD, Minn. —  The North Dakota Autism Center is trying to train business leaders and employees at places like Cash Wise on how they can create a more autism-friendly community. While many people had their eyes glued to T.V. screens last Saturday to cheer on the Bison, Darcy Kasprowicz’s brother, Tyler, only wanted to be one place: the grocery store….