North Dakota News

Burgum Urges CBP Not to Reduce Crossing Hours at 3 Ports

BISMARCK, N.D.--Gov. Doug Burgum is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection not to cut hours of operation at three entry ports on the North Dakota-Canadian border. Border Protection has proposed moving back the closing time at the Maida and Carbury…

UPDATE: Suspect Not Connected with Slaying of 9 in Mexico

MEXICO CITY--Criminal investigators in northern Mexico say a suspect had been arrested and was under investigation for possible connections with the deaths of nine U.S. citizens-three women and six children-slaughtered Monday when cartel gunmen ambushed their vehicles. But it has…

Retiree Returns to NDSU For New Musical Career

FARGO, N.D.  - Mark Preston's career as an architect has taken him around the world. He's helped build great big things, and design fantastic buildings, like the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Fall.…

Man Hurt After Pickup Crashes And Catches On Fire

OXBOW, N.D. -- A Fargo man is hurt after his pickup went off Highway 81 just south of Oxbow, rolled and caught fire. A passerby reported the crash Monday night around 7:30. When deputies arrived, 38-year-old Wade Hedlund was already…

North Dakota Asks South Dakota to Help with Agency Probe

BISMARCK, N.D.--North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has asked South Dakota authorities to help investigate an agency that allegedly violated state law on contract bidding. Auditor Joshua Gallion released a report last month that said the Department of Commerce violated…

Nine Americans Killed in Highway Ambush in Mexico

Mexico City--Nine U.S. citizens, including six children, living in a Mormon community were found dead after their vehicles were attacked in Northern Mexico. Some of the victims lived in La Mora, Mexico while others had ties to Williston, ND. They…

Charges Against College Officials Declined after Audit

BISMARCK, N.D.--Prosecutors won't pursue criminal charges against North Dakota State College of Science officials accused by the state auditor of withholding records from investigators. Cass County State's Attorney Birch Burdick says in a letter that there was no proof college…

NDSCS Eligible for $1 Million Aspen Prize

FARGO, N.D.--North Dakota State College of Science has been selected as one of 150 community colleges eligible for the $1 million 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program narrowed the selection down from nearly…

Task Force Arrests 100 Fugitives in 4 Months

BISMARCK, N.D.--A task force made up of law enforcement agencies in North Dakota and the U.S. Marshals Service has arrested 100 fugitives and seized heroin and methamphetamine since its formation four months ago. Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier says the…

West Fargo Celebrates Sheyenne Street Completion

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- State and city leaders, business owners and community members are celebrating the completion of the Sheyenne Street reconstruction project. The two–year West Fargo project is a collaboration between the city and…

I-94 Temporarily Closed Near Sterling, ND

STERLING, N.D.--Interstate 94 traveling westbound at Exit 90 is being temporarily closed. A semi hauling a crane went into the median near mile marker 85 just east of Sterling. There were no injuries during the incident. The North Dakota Highway…

Cher Announces Tour Stop in Fargo

FARGO, N.D.--Cher has extended her Here We Go Again Tour to include a stop at the Fargodome on April 11, 2020. Nile Rodgers and CHIC will continue as the opening acts. Citi is the official presale credit card of the tour…

About 67,500 Deer Tags Issued in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D.--North Dakota wildlife officials say the number of tags issued for the upcoming deer hunt is up by about 10,000. The Game and Fish Department says about 67,500 deer tags have been issued. Wildlife division chief Jeb Williams says…

Evidence Shows Weakening Future for North American Bison

SANTA FE, N.M.--Evidence is mounting that wild North American bison are gradually shedding their genetic diversity across many of the isolated herds overseen by the U.S. government, weakening future resilience against disease and climate events in the shadow of human…

L.E Berger Hosts Pancake Fundraiser

WEST FARGO, N.D. -- Pancakes, bacon and eggs it's the food being dished up at the West Fargo VFW to raise money for the L.E Berger PTA. The school took freewill donations from any of…

Holiday Market Is Back At Burlap Rustic Chic

  FARGO, N.D. -- It may only be the beginning of November, but it's starting to look a lot like Christmas inside one Fargo boutique. After a year of prepping, Burlap Rustic Chic is putting…

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