Enjoy Chili, Donate to the United Way
FARGO, ND -- It was a great day for a hot bowl of chili and a chance to raise money for a good cause. It was the 8th Annual Roers Keller Williams Chili…
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Parents Replace Students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School
FARGO, ND -- Parents acted as students at Carl Ben Eielson Middle School. The school hosted their annual "Parent Replace Your Child Day" for the sixth grade. Teachers taught the parents as if…
Grand Opening Set for Grand Forks' Chick-fil-A
GRAND FORKS, ND -- The grand opening for North Dakota's first Chick-fil-A is set. The doors will open at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 12th at 3230 32nd Avenue South in Grand Forks. The franchise owner, Guy Wentink, will…
Shorewood, Minnesota Man Identified as Among the Dead in Las Vegas Shooting Massacre
SHOREWOOD, Minn. -- The parents of a Shorewood, Minnesota man who was also at the Vegas concert have just been notified that he is among the dead. Steven Berger, a financial adviser, was celebrating his 44th birthday at the concert…
Cass County Farmer Takes Over the National Corn Growers Association
CASS COUNTY, ND -- A Cass County farmer has taken the reins of the National Corn Growers Association. Kevin Skunes of Arthur began serving as the group's president on Sunday. He'll hold the position for a year. He says his…
North Dakota Air National Guard Sends Equipment to U.S. Virgin Islands for Hurricane Relief
NORTH DAKOTA -- The North Dakota Air National Guard has sent about 80 tons of equipment to the U.S. Virgin Islands to support hurricane relief efforts. Twenty Airmen from the 119th Wing packed and loaded the gear onto six aircraft…
Money Talks: Disasters and the Market
Hurricane Harvey. Then Irma. Then Maria. All the while, mounting tensions and the looming threat of possible nuclear engagement with North Korea, and then, the Vegas massacre. Headlines like those and the accompanying…
Minot Man Undergoing Surgery After Being Shot in Las Vegas, Fargo Man Escapes by Hiding Under Bleachers
LAS VEGAS -- A Minot was man was one of those shot in the Las Vegas massacre. He is in stable condition, while six other concert goers from Fargo managed to escape…
United Blood Services Sending Blood Products to Las Vegas
FARGO, ND -- One of Fargo's blood donation centers has a station in Las Vegas. United Blood Services officials say they've sent more than 200 blood products to victims of the mass shooting.…
Not Just Your Regular Tattoo: This Ink Helps Keep Your Health in Check
NATIONAL -- Researchers are studying ways of non-wearable technology to help people with medical conditions recognize warning signs before they get into trouble. It's kind of like getting a tattoo for health's sake. Researchers at Harvard and MIT have…
Local Second Graders Experience the "Cultural Kaleidoscope"
FARGO, ND -- Second graders sat in on a cultural concert as they learn about the area's European background. More than 2,000 students crammed the auditorium for lessons on Ukrainian music and language.…
MSUM Celebrates Homecoming With Block Party
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- School Spirit is in the air as MSUM is celebrating homecoming at their block party! There is no shortage on fun on the campus mall. Live music, inflatable games, balloon…
Jim Gaffigan, Avenged Sevenfold Coming to the Fargodome
FARGO, ND -- The Fargodome is getting ready to host two very different acts in 2018. Rock band Avenged Sevenfold is bringing their North American arena tour to the Fargodome on February 11.…
Singer Tom Petty Taken Off of Life Support
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Singer Tom Petty has been taken off of life support after suffering a heart attack on Sunday. Police say emergency crews were dispatched to Petty's Malibu home Sunday night after he was found unconscious. Petty…
"Part of Me Now: Living With Breast Cancer" Premieres in Fargo
FARGO, ND -- "So it all started when my mother had breast cancer and she had a lot of support coming through and when the treatment stopped so did that support," said Emily Gerhardson, the director, producer and editor…
Lincoln Elementary Principal Takes Rewards to New Heights
FARGO, ND -- Lincoln Elementary School's principal went the extra mile after her students did theirs and exceeded their Walk-A-Thon goal. Principal Megan Kiser challenged students by saying if they met their goal…
Generous Donation will Help Minot's Horstfest in Half a Million Ways
MINOT, ND -- This year's Norsk Hostfest in Minot is getting a big boost after a generous donation from a family well known to the Scandinavian heritage festival. The children of Chester and Joy Reiten have donated half a…
Phony Arrest Call Scams Valley City Woman Out of $7,000
VALLEY CITY, ND -- Valley City Police want to warn the public about a scam in the area after at least two people have lost thousands of dollars. Police say the scammer is calling victims and saying they have…
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Decision on Not Renewing Liquor Licenses of Whiteclay
PINE RIDGE, SD -- The Nebraska Supreme Court has rejected the request to resume beer sales in Whiteclay, a small village near the Pine Ridge Reservation. Alcohol is banned on the reservation, but at least four liquor stores in…
Dress for Success: Empowerment, Confidence and Getting What You Want
FARGO, ND -- For many of the models at the Attire to Inspire fashion show, entering the workforce had obstacles. Not only did they land jobs, they're helping inspire other women to gain…
If You're Headed to the Twin Cities, Save Extra Time for a Potential Traffic Nightmare
MINNEAPOLIS -- If you are headed to the Twin Cities this weekend, prepare yourself for a traffic nightmare. I-35W between downtown Minneapolis and Crosstown Highway 62 will be shut down Friday night through Monday morning. More than 100,000 people…
Former Bemidji Assistant Principal Pleads Guilty to Child Porn
BEMIDJI, Minn. -- A former assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has pleaded guilty to producing child porn. Thirty-five-year-old Brandon Bjerknes of Bemidji also admitted to a second count of coercion and enticement of a minor. Prosecutors say Bjerknes posed…
Police Nab Suspect After Attempted Robbery at Grand Forks C-Store
GRAND FORKS, ND -- A Grand Forks man is behind bars after attempting to rob Cenex on Gateway Drive. Police said 22-year-old Robert Smith Jr. entered the store around 3:45 this afternoon and demanded money. The clerk refused and Smith…
Sen. Al Franken on Equifax Breach: "This is Sleezy"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- "In other words, this was like, 'here, look up to see if you, you're information was stolen and protect yourself, oh and by the way, if we're the, if you're…
Minnesota Public Radio Celebrates its 50th Anniversary at Rourke Art Museum
MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Minnesota Public Radio made a stop at Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead as it continues to celebrate 50 years of broadcasting. This was the final MPR Day stop in the…
Free Pancake Day at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery!
FARGO, ND -- To show support for Give Kids The World Village, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is celebrating its Free Pancake Day. The company is asking its guests to consider making a donation…
House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, Returns to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Majority Whip, Steve Scalise, has returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since he was shot while at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Scalise was greeted by…
Dakota Access Pipeline Makes $15 Million Donation to Help with Protest Costs
BISMARCK, ND -- Governor Burgum has announced a major donation by Dakota Access Pipeline to help with costs incurred during the protests. The governor said the pipeline company wired $15 million to the state-owned Bank of North Dakota this…
Senate Approves Judge Ralph Erickson to Serve on 8th U.S. Circuit Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate has overwhelmingly approved Judge Ralph Erickson of Fargo to serve on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He was nominated by President Trump and introduced to the…
Discussion Request Rejected Over ND Board of Higher Education Chancellor Mark Hagerott
BISMARCK, ND -- The state Board of Higher Education has rejected a request for a special meeting to discuss the contract of Chancellor Mark Hagerott. Board member Mike Ness said that he wanted to talk about Hagerott and possible legal…
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