Despite Dry Conditions, Fireworks Sales are Soaring
HORACE, ND -- Many in the metro are headed to the local fireworks stores despite retailers' concerns over a drop in sales this year. Dry conditions, local bans on fireworks and even the day…
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HOPE Inc Hurricane Player Selected to Attend the USA Sled Select Team
FARGO, ND -- It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for one local sled hockey player from North Dakota. In fact, he's the first North Dakotan selected to attend the USA Sled Select Team,…
Bonanzaville Puts Finishing Touches on an Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
WEST FARGO, ND -- Bonanzaville is getting ready for one of its biggest celebrations of the year. The historical site is putting on its annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The festivities kick…
Minnesota's CAIR Requesting Fargo Assault be Investigated as Hate Crime
FARGO, ND -- The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling on local and federal law enforcement to investigate an assault in Fargo as a possible hate crime. According to CAIR, 32-year-old James Billiot and 28-year-old…
Authorities Confirm Body's Identity as MSUM Student
FARGO, ND -- Authorities have released the identity of a body pulled from the Red River in Fargo. It is that of 25-year-old Fanuel Asrat of Moorhead. Asrat's body was discovered by a person walking along the river on…
Listening Sessions Open to the Public for the Next Farm Bill
NORTH DAKOTA -- Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend a series of listening sessions for the next farm bill. The meetings are being hosted by North Dakota Farmers Union in six cities. In our area, you can attend on…
Spring Pheasant Population Down in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota's spring pheasant population index is down 14 percent from last year. Upland game management biologist R.J. Gross says record snowfall and extremely cold temperatures at the start of the winter made conditions tough on all…
Train Derailment Safety Program Facing Elimination
NORTH DAKOTA -- A safety program aimed at lowering the risk of disastrous train derailments involving the state's crude oil could be eliminated. Republican legislative leaders say the pilot program duplicates federal and industry inspections programs. Its annual budget…
Body Pulled from Red River, Sent to Grand Forks for Autopsy
FARGO, ND -- Emergency crews pulled a body from the Red River near downtown Fargo Saturday night. Authorities haven't confirmed the identity, but the body was found near the area where a…
NDDOT Offers New Patriotic Plates
BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota drivers can now show their patriotic pride on their license plates. The North Dakota Department of Transportation has unveiled a new series of Patriotic Plates. They include "Flag of the United States" and "Bald Eagle"…
Body Pulled from the Red River in Fargo
FARGO, ND -- Emergency crews said they pulled a body from the Red River in Fargo on Saturday night. Authorities would not say if it is the 24-year-old missing MSUM student, Fanuel Asrat. Crews have been searching the river for…
North Dakota Congressman Calling MSNBC Host "Epitome of an Elitist Snob"
NATIONAL -- President Trump's social media use is put in the spotlight (not like it was ever out of it to begin with) and one North Dakota congressman is joining in on Mr. Trump's Twitter attack. Representative Kevin Cramer…
Emergency Drought Aid Available for North Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
NORTH DAKOTA -- Drought conditions are getting worse in North Dakota. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows 25 percent of the state in an extreme drought, up from eight percent last week. These areas are mainly along the western part…
Lost in Fargo is Making Moves Outside of Downtown
FARGO, ND -- 'Lost in Fargo' is saying goodbye to one location and hello to some brand new ones. Lost in Fargo is a clothing brand that started in 2015, focused on exploring…
Berthold Police Seize More Than Half a Million Dollars in Marijuana
BERTHOLD, ND -- Police in Berthold seized a marijuana stash worth about $600,000 after a traffic stop. They arrested three men after finding 122 pounds of high-grade marijuana. Berthold Police Chief Al Schmidt says this is one of the largest…
LaMoure Police Chief Charged with Sex Assault Crimes Against Children
LAMOURE, ND -- The police chief of LaMoure has been charged with sex crimes in at least three separate counties. James Watson, 52, is charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition in Stark, Hettinger and Golden Valley counties and…
Pros and Cons: Snap Maps Snapchat Feature Let's Your "Friends" Know Where You Are
FARGO, ND -- First there was Twitter, Instagram and then came along Snapchat. It's a way to share short videos and snapshots of your daily life with social media friends. But a new…
Rescue Crews to Continue Search for Missing Man in Red River Friday
FARGO, ND -- Rescue workers have suspended the search for a man who is believed to have gone missing in the Red River. Authorities sid 24–year–old Fanuel Shewarega Asrat was last seen…
RedHawks Honor Military Service Members at Special Appreciation Night
FARGO, ND -- The RedHawks and the community turned out to Newman Outdoor Field to honor our local service men and women. It's part of the organization's Military Appreciation night and they…
Pups Go on Parade to Find Forever Homes
FARGO, ND -- Homeward Animal Shelter is trying a new approach to find new homes for its resident dogs and cats. The shelter took a litter of five pups to seven different businesses…
Prosecutors Say Former Wells County Sheriff is a Danger to Others
WELLS COUNTY, ND -- A judge is allowing the former sheriff of Wells County to travel to South Dakota and Montana, if it's work-related. The ruling was made during a bond hearing for Johnny Lawson who is charged with conspiracy…
Angry Head-Banging Teen Clears Building of Grand Forks County Courthouse
GRAND FORKS, ND -- Law enforcement rushed to the Grand Forks County Courthouse after numerous reports of hearing gunshots, only to find a mad teen. Authorities received several calls around 11:35 this morning from the courthouse. Deputies, police and…
Sen. Hoeven Moving Fargo Office Downtown
FARGO, ND -- Senator Hoeven says he wants to get closer to startups and the technology sector of Fargo. That is why he is moving his Fargo office downtown. Beginning Friday, his staff will be located at 123 Broadway North,…
Families Touched by Suicide Raise Awareness with a Ride
WEST FARGO, ND -- More than sixty motorcyclists are riding down I-29 to fight suicide. The ride started at Spicy Pie in West Fargo and ended at The Fort Saloon in Abercrombie, North…
Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks Season: Leave Them at Home
FARGO, N.D. -- Many love to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, but the same can't be said for our furry friends. Experts say that pets should stay at home while…
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