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Former Grand Forks City Council Member who Shot Judge Back in Jail

Reuben Larson, 68, finished serving 25 of a 26-year prison sentence for shooting Judge Lawrence Jahnke in Room 201 of the Grand Forks County Courthouse

  BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. — A former Grand Forks City Council member who shot a judge in a courtroom in 1992 has been put back in jail. Reuben Larson, 68, finished serving 25 of a 26-year prison sentence for shooting Judge Lawrence Jahnke in Room 201 of the Grand Forks County Courthouse. Larson was in court for failing to make…

Duffy’s Tavern in Fargo Celebrates 50 Years

Owners say it's tradition that has helped them be successful for the last half century

FARGO, N.D. — One local Irish bar said cheers to 50 years this St. Paddy’s Day. Duffy’s Tavern in Fargo tapped their keg early in the morning to celebrate. In honor of this holiday, Duffy’s will serve green beer. Owners say it’s tradition that has helped them be successful for the last half century. “People like to come to Duffy’s because it’s a place…

Boot Up for the PRCA Rodeo in Fargo!

The PRCA Rodeo is at the Fargodome Friday and Saturday

FARGO, N.D. — Grab your cowboy boots and hat because the Rodeo is at the Fargodome this weekend. “It’s a full line up shows,” said Jeff Lee, the show’s announcer. “We’ve got bareback riding, saddle bunk riding, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and cowgirls barrel racing.” Cassidy Rasmussen, who is Miss Rodeo North Dakota 2017, is…

Officer Moszer Memorial Coins Selling Fast

Proceeds from coin sales will help cover travel costs for Moszer's family and friends

  FARGO, N.D. — Officers say they’ve sold more than 1,000 custom coins to honor Jason Moszer, a Fargo police officer who was fatally shot in February, 2016. Proceeds from coin sales will help cover travel costs for Moszer’s family and friends. They’re heading to Washington D.C. in May where Jason Moszer’s name will be added to the National Peace…

Grand Forks Police Say Fentanyl Abuse Growing Rapidly in the Area

Police say they want the public to understand how dangerous Fentanyl is and are asking parents and teachers to step in and talk to young people

  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Police are asking for help on combating opioid abuse in the community. Police say they arrested Michael Kotaska for being in possession of Furanyl Fentanyl, which is a schedule 1 controlled substance. Grand Forks Police say they arrested Michael Kotaska for being in possession of fentanyl. They said he concealed it in an…

UPDATE: Multiple Fire Crews Respond to Mobile Home Fire in Cass County

We have a crew on the scene and will update you as soon as we have more information

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A county road is shut down after flames engulf a home at the 6900 Block of 48th Avenue North. Authorities reported no injuries and say no other buildings near the scene were damaged. Firefighters say they arrived at the home by 2:26pm and put out most of the flames by 4:00pm. They say the entire…

Want To Shop Early on Sundays? The Vote May Soon Be in Your Hands

A Fargo man is working toward putting the blue law on the ballot

NORTH DAKOTA — Lawmakers denied the possibility of retail stores opening before noon on Sundays, but a local business owner isn’t giving up. A Fargo man said he is hoping to put a similar measure on an upcoming ballot. “Now that the bill is dead, we hope to put this exact issue to the voters,” said Brandon Medenwald, with North…

Downtown Fargo Set to Build Community Area this Summer

Block 9 Reconstruction Will Begin This Summer, Creating a Garage, Multi-Use Building and Plaza Area

FARGO, N.D. — In the next few years, downtown Fargo will be going through some major developmental changes. The Block 9 Reconstruction Project will begin this summer in the lot between 2nd Ave North and Broadway North in downtown Fargo. “Through some of our research, a lot of things that we found specific to downtown that they were lacking was…

Cass County Deputy Allegedly Finds Explosive Device During Traffic Stop

During the investigation they found an improvised explosive device, drugs and drug paraphernalia

  CASS COUNTY, N.D. — A Cass County Sheriff’s deputy finds an explosive device in a Fargo man’s vehicle. The deputy stopped 52-year-old Shaun Duciaume just outside of Harwood on Wednesday afternoon for speeding. During the investigation they found an improvised explosive device, drugs and drug paraphernalia. Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies allegedly found these explosives in the car during a…

State-Owned Casinos Facing Uphill Battle in North Dakota

Carlson's resolution is a proposed constitutional amendment that would go to voters next year if lawmakers give the okay

  BISMARCK, N.D. — A potentially losing hand has been dealt in a Fargo lawmaker’s attempt to allow state-owned casinos. The House Judiciary Committee gave Rep. Al Carlson’s proposal to allow up to six state-owned casinos a 13-2 “do not pass” recommendation on Wednesday. The full House is expected to vote Friday. Carlson’s resolution is a proposed constitutional amendment that…