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Senator Heitkamp Working to Crack Down on Secret Campaign Spending

It's already illegal for foreign nationals or governments to contribute to campaigns in the U.S., and this bill would help make sure those laws are followed

July 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group of U.S. Senators is going after secret campaign spending. Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota helped reintroduce the DISCLOSE Act. It would require tax-exempt groups and super PACs that spend money on elections to disclose their spending as well as their major individual sources of funding over $10,000. It’s already illegal for foreign nationals or…

Fargo Police Set Their Sights on Downtown Bar Bathrooms

Police are putting up ads in bar bathrooms to let people know it's not safe to fight

July 24, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — Police are campaigning in a place where everyone goes to at one point or another…bathrooms. After multiple bar fights have taken place in Fargo this year, including one ending with a fatality, police are posting advertising campaigns in bar bathrooms. It’s an effort to urge people to think twice before getting into a fight. Police have been…

North Dakota Highway Officials Increase Littering Fines by 400 Percent

The bill was passed during the last legislative session

July 24, 2017

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FARGO, ND — You may want to reconsider tossing a cigarette out your car window from now on. Highway officials are cracking down on litter by imposing a 400 percent fine increase. Anyone caught tossing trash out on the highway will now have to pay a $500 fine as opposed to the standard $100. The bill was passed during the…

Crookston Man Charged for Setting Off Fireworks in Grand Forks Bar

Ramirez is accused of endangering by fire or explosion, a felony

July 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

GRAND FORKS, ND — The man accused of setting off fireworks in a busy Grand Forks bar Saturday night has been charged. Isaiah Ramirez, 20, of Crookston, made his initial court appearance on three charges. Ramirez is accused of endangering by fire or explosion, a felony. He is also charged with giving false information to law enforcement and criminal mischief,…

Grand Forks Police Looking for Persons of Interest

If you recognize either of them please contact Det.Riedingerr at triedinger@grandforksgov.com or send us a tip using Tip411

July 24, 2017

Site Staff,

Grand Forks, ND — The Grand Forks Police Department needs help identifying two individuals. They are persons of interest in a ongoing investigation. If you recognize either of them please contact Det.Riedingerr at triedinger@grandforksgov.com or send us a tip using Tip411 Categories: Crime, News Landing Page, North Dakota News Tags: Grand Forks, persons of interest

City Officials Refresh Cyclists on Safety After Recent Crashes

They call Fargo a mostly bike friendly community as long as everyone keeps paying attention

July 23, 2017

Site Staff,

FARGO, ND — When the world of vehicles and bicycles meet, the outcome can be dangerous. Fargo city officials said there are rules for both drivers and cyclists you might not know about. Multiple crashes between cars and bikes struck the Red River Valley throughout the past week. On Thursday, a 14–year–old girl was killed after being hit by a…

United Blood Services Misses Donation Goal

"Save Our Summer" Blood Drive Still Brought In Hundreds of Donors

July 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. — United Blood Services fell short of its goal at its “Save Our Summer” blood drive, but they still had a pretty good turnout. They had hoped to attract 800 donors at West Acres Mall this week during the 4-day blood drive. UBS had 516 people volunteer to donate blood. Of that total, 415 were able to donate…

Farmers Could Lose 64 Million Bushels of Wheat

Punishing Drought Impacting North Dakota, South Dakota & Montana

July 23, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Areas In Red Are In Extreme and Exceptional DroughtA punishing drought that stretches across much of the Northern Plains is expected to cause farmers to lose 64 million bushels of wheat production this year. Northeast Montana is experiencing the worst drought in the country, with similar dry conditions in North Dakota and South Dakota. Federal agriculture officials have labeled as…

Crookston Man Arrested After Setting Off Fireworks in a Bar

Isaiah Ramirez was taken into custody after he set off fireworks in The Loft Bar

July 23, 2017

Site Staff,

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A Crookston man is behind bars after setting off fireworks last night in the middle of a busy bar in Grand Forks. Isaiah Ramirez, 20, was arrested just after 1 a.m. Sunday after setting off fireworks inside of The Loft Bar in downtown Grand Forks. “There was some damage reported to the officers including cracks in…

Crookston Man Under Arrest After Setting Off Fireworks In Grand Forks Bar

20 year old Isaiah Ramirez was detained by bar staff until Grand Forks Police arrived.

July 23, 2017

Site Staff,

Grand Forks, ND — Grand Forks Police arrested a Crookston man after they say he set off fireworks in the middle of The Loft bar. The 20 year old Ramirez was detained by bar staff until Grand Forks Police arrived. The large firework was set off inside the main bar while it was full of customers. Moderate damage was caused inside…