North Dakota News

Ex-UND player Pinto suspended 41 games by NHL for gambling

Shane Pinto (UND)GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KNOX-KVRR) – Former University of North Dakota forward Shane Pinto of the Ottawa Senators has been suspended 41 games by the NHL for “activities relating to sports wagering.” The League’s investigation found no evidence that the 22-year-old New York native made any wagers on NHL games. Pinto played at UND from 2019 to 2021. An…

Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center to open at Lake Area Technical College

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KVRR-KWAT) – A dedication ceremony was held for a state-of-the-art diesel technology facility named after a Fargo man. The Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center will be located at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. Brandt was the founder of Fargo-based of Brandt Holdings, which deals in real estate, agriculture, and industrial equipment. Brandt died of brain…

Bird strike sends Sun Country charter flight back to Fargo

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – There was a several-hour delay and later a cancellation Thursday for passengers on a Sun Country Airlines charter flight from Fargo to Laughlin, Nevada after a bird strike. Darren Anderson, Hector International Airport Assistant Director, estimated about a half dozen gulls struck the plane as it departed shortly after 8:30 a.m. Rory Jorgenson of West Fargo was…

United Way and Bremer Bank pack 700 kits to help those transitioning from homelessness

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Employees from Bremer Bank and United Way of Cass-Clay  packed 700 kits with household items to help those overcoming homelessness. Which included dining and kitchen utensils, home cleaning materials, personal hygiene items and bedroom essentials. “To have a thriving community you have to have stable, comfortable housing,” said Julie Whitney, the Bremer Bank Fargo/Moorhead Market President….

Sanford Broadway Urgent Care Closed After Sewer Line is Ruptured

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UPDATE: Broadway Urgent Care will reopen and resume normal hours of operation on Thursday, Nov. 9 as necessary repairs have been completed.   FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A ruptured sewer line has caused the closure of Sanford Broadway Urgent Care for the rest of Wednesday. A Sanford spokesperson says the facility could be closed for the rest of the week…