GRAND FORKS, N.D. — There aren’t many space studies departments in the world but it just so happens there’s one in Grand Forks. “It was founded by Buzz Aldrin actually, the space studies department,” said Prahbu Victor. Since UND’s program began in the 1980’s, the department has given students who have a love and curiosity of everything to do with…
*Update* Kirk J. Besette was safely located in Barnes County early this afternoon. The attempt to locate is no longer needed, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank those that assisted. TOWER CITY, ND — The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating forty-two (42) year old Kirk J. Besette of Tower City, ND. Kirk has…
STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — A Montpelier, North Dakota man is in custody after calling authorities Saturday afternoon and telling them he shot and killed his ex-wife in Jamestown. Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger says 37-year-old Kevin Hoff called dispatch stating he just shot 25-year-old Nicole Gututala-Hoff and wanted to turn himself in. Dispatch started receiving several calls around 3:55 Saturday…
The tribal chairman of the oil-rich Three Affiliated Tribes in western North Dakota has been named to an Environmental Protection Agency advisory committee. The EPA announced Chairman Mark Fox’s appointment on Friday. The EPA says the 34-member board helps the agency develop partnerships with local governments to provide improvements to public health and environmental protection. About 20 percent of the…
BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an emergency order loosening driving restrictions for truckers who haul fertilizer. North Dakota farmers are facing a shortage due to the delayed and shortened spring planting season across the region. Commercial truck drivers are having to move more fertilizer in a shorter time frame. The wait for fertilizer at the Dakota Gasification…
North Dakota DOT has been selected for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program. The initiative is aimed at shaping the future of drones in America. The DOT will work with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks and city, state and tribal agencies. North Dakota is one of 10 participants selected by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao….
FARGO, ND – There’s a first time for everything. Even at Fargo’s VA. The hospital put on their first ever baby shower for expecting veterans or their family members to say thank you for all they have done for their country. Marilyn Nichita is eight months pregnant with her first child, and she drove almost 400 miles from Williston to get…
FARGO, ND – Elementary students are taking what they’ve learned to the streets of Downtown Fargo. Eight of the Fargo Public School District’s campuses took a walking tour of the area all week long to learn about their town. It includes looking at photos and making stops at historical buildings like the Black Building, Hodo and Fargo Theatre. While at…
FARGO, ND – Families in four apartments are displaced after a deck fire in South Fargo. Five fire crews responded around 6:30 Monday night at the 1500 block of 27th Avenue South. Dispatch told the fire department someone was trying to help get people out of the building. When crews arrived, they say the fire spread to a second deck and started…
FARGO, N.D. — One year after Rep. Kevin Cramer’s vote for the American Health Care Act, North Dakotans gathered to protest against his stance. Protesters gathered at the North Dakota Republican’s Fargo office to bring awareness to what they say is the need for healthcare. The demonstration was organized by the North Dakota Democratic–NPL party. People who participated say Cramer’s stance…
