North Dakota News

Does North Dakota Have Too Many Colleges?

  NORTH DAKOTA -- A former Republican candidate for governor says North Dakota has too many colleges. State Rep. Rick Becker told the state Board of Higher Education that it's time to look into ''re-purposing some of the campuses.'' The…

Destructive Japanese Beetles Back in North Dakota

  NORTH DAKOTA -- Japanese Beetles are back in North Dakota. The Agriculture Department says the Japanese beetle larvae were found in nursery stock. The beetles were found in several locations, including Bismarck, that received shipments from a Minneapolis-area supplier.…

West Nile Virus Identified in Grand Forks

GRAND FORKS, ND --- A crow from Grand Forks has been identified as having West Nile virus. Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are urging citizens to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The mosquito most common…

Fireworks Reminders for this Dry 4th of July

FARGO, ND -- Fireworks are great for family fun, but they can be dangerous when you don't play by the rules. It's the holiday where lighting off tons of fireworks and firecrackers throughout…

Fire Officials: Be Careful with Smoking Materials

  FARGO, ND -- A warning from fire officials: be careful to put out smoking materials outdoors. That's after Fargo firefighters responded to a fire late Sunday that damaged an apartment deck. They were called to this scene around 11:30…

Livestock Deaths Linked to Blue Green Algae in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota's Health Department is warning about the presence of blue-green algae in some waters around the state. The algae can produce toxins that can sicken and even kill both people and animals. There have already been…

Charges Pending in Valley City Hoax Hostage Call

  VALLEY CITY, ND -- A phone call that prompted a large police response to the parking lot of Family Dollar in Valley City was made in Alabama. A man called the store and claimed that he was holding a…

UND Given Grant to Help Fight Drug Addiction

GRAND FORKS, ND -- UND has been awarded a major grant in the continuing battle against drug addiction. The university was given $3.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The money will be used for a…

Minot Man Sentenced in Horse Dragging, Assault

MINOT, ND -- A Minot man has been sentenced to 11 days in jail for dragging a horse behind a trailer and assaulting a man. Cody Sundby, 35, was convicted of aggravated assault and animal cruelty. Authorities say the horse…

Pearl Harbor Sailor Finally Laid to Rest

FESSENDEN, N.D., -- After decades of unanswered questions, a Pearl Harbor sailor was finally identified and brought home. "It's a Saturday, the county fair is going on three miles…

Volunteers Help Young Thespians Build Theater Set

MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Volunteers in Moorhead helped young performers build sets for their opening of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Family and friends of Trollwood Performing Arts students spent the day helping with the construction and design for the play.…

Fargo's Myriad Mobile to Make New App for Ag Producers

  FARGO, ND -- A new app which could make life easier for farmers in the valley is using a $1.35 million angel investment fund. Myriad Mobile, a North Dakota tech company, raised $1.5 million for an app which streamlines…

Verity Homes Donating Home Sales to Local Charities

WEST FARGO, ND -- Local charities are benefiting from a generous donation, thanks to Verity Homes and a national non–profit. Verity Homes and HOPE International have teamed up for the "Homes for Hope"…

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