Minnesota CaucusesNormally overlooked, Minnesota Republicans are reveling in a chance to sway a party presidential nominating contest. |
Oil LeaseNorth Dakota officials are selling the rights to drill for oil on almost 70,000 acres of state land. |
Traverse County DrowningA Wheaton man drowned in Traverse County on Sunday night. |
Red River DiversionMore than 200 people gathered in Christine on Monday night to talk to an attorney about concerns with the federal buyout process involving the Red River Diversion. |
Gas Prices Rising in NDAverage gas prices in North Dakota have jumped 5 cents in the past week, meaning motorists are paying the highest price at the pump since the Thanksgiving holiday. |
Longville HomicideCass County authorities are investigating the stabbing death of a Walker man in the Longville area of northern Minnesota. |
Happy Ending For Missing ManThe search for a missing Britton, S.D., man who apparently got lost in dense fog has a happy ending as he was discovered more than 300 miles from home in Minnesota. |
Man Survives Pickup PlungeA 45-year-old Perham man was driving a pickup on Little Pine Lake Friday night before dense fog led him to sink it in open water. |
Wilkin County RolloverSlick roads and thick fog caused a Wilkin County rollover crash on Saturday morning. |
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Native MobAuthorities say the manhunt is over for two Native Mob members, but one man is still at large. |
Record WaterfowlA record number of ducks and geese are wintering in North Dakota. |
Prolonged AbuseA St. Paul man faces multiple charges after authorities say he held his live-in girlfriend captive for three days and beat her - leaving her bruised from head to toe. |
Madison ShootingAn affidavit suggests a 50-year-old grudge between a high school sports star and a classmate may have led a 73-year-old Watertown man to shoot and kill a retired teacher in the eastern South Dakota city of Madison. |
Beulah ShootingTwo men accused in a shooting in Beulah that killed a man and injured his brother have each been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder. |
Missing SnowmobilerThe Wilkin County Sheriff's Department found a missing snowmobiler on the Bois de Sioux River early Thursday morning. |
Stolen Vehicle RecoveredA vehicle stolen out of Lidgerwood last month has been recovered. |
Fighting Sioux PetitionsSupporters of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname plan a final push for petition signatures. |
Taylor FundraisingNorth Dakota Democratic governor candidate Ryan Taylor said he's raised more than $46,000 for his campaign. |
Beulah ShootingMercer County authorities have identified the victims of a shooting in Beulah. |
Madison, SD ShootingResidents in Madison are somberly preparing for a memorial service for shooting victim and retired English teacher Norman Johnson. |
MN Senate Debates Voter IDA Senate committee is taking up a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo IDs. |
Abolish Property TaxesOpponents of a proposal to abolish North Dakota's property taxes say it would end local control of the financing of projects and services. |
Foxhome FireA home was heavily damaged by fire in Foxhome late Tuesday afternoon. |
Red River NutrientsOfficials in the Red River Valley are trying to find a way to improve the health of a declining fishery in Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. |
Fargo Fatal FireFargo fire officials say a 31-year-old man died of apparent smoke inhalation in an early morning apartment fire. |
Bachmann - No EndorsementMinnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she hasn't yet decided to endorse any of the candidates vying for the Republican presidential nomination. |
Specialty Crop GrantsNorth Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is looking for ideas on how best to use federal money for specialty crop grants. |
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Flood OutlookThe risk of significant flooding in the Red River Valley is down from recent years - and even lower than forecasters earlier expected - due to the lack of snow. |
ND Dems Say Kelsh Should ResignThe North Dakota House's Democratic leader says Mandan Republican Rep. RaeAnn Kelsch should resign as chairwoman of the House Education Committee. |
Dayton State of the StateGov. Mark Dayton will deliver his second State of the State address on the evening of Feb. 15 in the Minnesota House chamber. |
Vikings StadiumThe Minnesota Vikings may finally be warming to a new football stadium at the Metrodome site, but the Minneapolis City Council is not sold. |
Heitkamp FundraisingDemocrat Heidi Heitkamp's campaign says she raised $500,000 for her U.S. Senate bid in the final quarter of 2011. |
Rothsay AccidentThe Wilkin County Sheriff's Department investigated a one vehicle rollover accident late Tuesday afternoon. |
Moorhead Shop Sues CityA Moorhead shop that sells tobacco, pipes and other products is suing the city over the way police are enforcing a new ordinance outlawing drug paraphernalia. |
State of Union - HoevenPresident Barack Obama spoke in his State of the Union speech about encouraging energy production and manufacturing jobs. |
State of Union - ConradNorth Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad says President Barack Obama's emphasis on cooperation to resolve the nation's problems was a good reminder to Congress of "the need to work together." |
State of Union - BergNorth Dakota U.S. Rep. Rick Berg says President Barack Obama's statements on energy policy in his State of the Union address were contradictory. |
Coal LandMore than 200 acres of crop land near Underwood that were mined for coal more than 20 years ago are set to be turned back to farming. |
Natural Gas FutureThe director of North Dakota's Pipeline Authority says the state may need to encourage more construction of natural gas pipelines. |
Vikings StadiumGov. Mark Dayton is telling the owners of the Minnesota Vikings the team's new stadium will have to be at the Metrodome site if a stadium bill is to pass the Legislature this year. |
Complaint Amended Against SensorNew details are emerging about a fatal hit-and-run allegedly involving the wife of former Minnesota Vikings tight end Joe Senser. |
Grapefruit BetA wager between two governors was settled Monday when a box of Texas grapefruit arrived at the North Dakota governor's office. |
Clark Nominated For Fed Reg BoardPresident Barack Obama has nominated North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark for an opening on a federal regulatory board. |
Missing Montana TeacherExtradition hearings have been set for two men held in North Dakota in the kidnapping of a Montana teacher who is presumed dead. |
Winter Finally Appears in S ValleyThe Wahpeton-Breckenridge area was dumped on in a weekend winter storm. The first real snow event of the season. |
You Tube Tax HelpNorth Dakota Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says tax tips can now be found on YouTube. |
SBA Disaster LoansThe Small Business Association says small, nonfarm businesses in 22 North Dakota counties and neighboring counties in Montana and South Dakota are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. |
Devils Lake Fishing TourneyDevils Lake Fire Chief Jim Moe says safe ice shouldn't be a problem for his department's annual late-January ice fishing tournament. |
APUC RequestsA state Commerce Department group that helps developers of North Dakota farm products will consider funding six projects this quarter. |
Credit Card FraudA Canadian man charged in one of the largest credit card fraud schemes in U.S. history faces nearly 22 years in prison. |
Dueling ApologiesThe University of North Dakota and North Dakota State are tied 1-1 in apologies for 2012. |
Janklow FuneralThe remembrances of former South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow continue Wednesday morning with a funeral service in Sioux Falls. |
Child Choking Case SettledA former West Fargo day care provider who was accused of choking her boyfriend's son pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. |
Team Bus AccidentOfficials are calling for changes to a southwestern North Dakota highway after a bus accident involving a high school basketball team. |
Conrad Says No To OMBNorth Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad says he won't be the next federal budget director. |
Extreme Cold WatchThe National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued an "Extreme Cold Watch" from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. |
Twins CaravanThe 52nd annual Minnesota Twins Winter Caravan will make a stop in Wahpeton Tuesday morning. |
American Crystal Rejects Union ProposalAmerican Crystal Sugar Co. has rejected a proposal to end the cooperative's lengthy lockout of its union employees. |
Rodriguez Appeal Could Take YearsA legal expert who has followed the death penalty case of a Minnesota man convicted for killing a University of North Dakota student says his final appeal could last at least three years. |
Dayton's Construction Wish ListGov. Mark Dayton plans to unveil a list of construction projects he'll ask the Legislature to pay for using proceeds from the sale of state bonds. |
Janklow VisitationFirst Pierre, and then Sioux Falls, will transform into cities of mourning as hundreds are expected to descend on each to pay respects to former South Dakota Gov. Bill Janklow. |
Click It or Ticket CrackdownWahpeton Police are gearing up to conduct increased seat belt enforcement through the Click It or Ticket campaign running now through Saturday January 21st. |
Perham Man Killed in RolloverA Perham man was killed in a weekend rollover in Ottertail County. |
Team Bus AccidentOfficials say one person remains hospitalized after a bus carrying a boys basketball team rolled over near New England Friday afternoon. |
UND Nickname PetitionsA group that wants the University of North Dakota to keep the Fighting Sioux nickname took its petition drive outside on Saturday. |
Fergus Falls Goat Still At LargeThe reward has been increased to $250 for a goat that fled a Christmas nativity scene in Fergus Falls. |
Missing Montana TeacherThe FBI is asking property owners in parts of North Dakota and Montana to check vacant farmsteads for signs of disturbed soil where the agency says a missing Montana teacher might be buried. |
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Flu Cases Down in NDIt's been a quiet season for the flu in North Dakota, and a state official says the mild winter might be a reason. |
Vikings StadiumRamsey County is raising to $375 million its financial offer to be the site of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium, while the city of Minneapolis is offering $313 million for the team to rebuild at the current Metrodome site. |
Trial Set in Fatal Pile Up CaseA Chicago truck driver accused of causing a fatal pileup in southeast North Dakota during a blizzard last winter is set for trial. |
ND Crop ProductionNorth Dakota's corn and soybean crops last year were much smaller than in 2010. |
Janklow DiesBill Janklow, a flamboyant politician who left a lasting mark on South Dakota politics by serving four terms as governor but resigned as the state's congressman after causing a fatal traffic accident, has died. He was 72. |
Capitol Building RenovationAn advisory panel is calling for a $241 million renovation of the Minnesota Capitol building. |
Keystone-XL HearingAn executive with a Canadian company attempting to build a $7 billion pipeline to carry oil from Canada to refineries along the Gulf Coast says a new route is being mapped "that everyone will agree on." |
Warm Winter SavingsThe slow start to winter has meant big cost savings in North Dakota, where the state spent $1.6 million through November in snow-removal efforts. That's compared to $3.1 million in 2010 and the long-term average of $2.1 million. |
Crystal Sugar LockoutUnion leaders for locked-out American Crystal Sugar Co. workers say they have asked a federal mediator to lead another round of negotiations with the company. |
Email Scam WarningAttorney General Wayne Stenehjem says an old email scam has surfaced again in North Dakota. |
NDHP Saturation PatrolThe North Dakota Highway Patrol, Southeast Region, will conduct a saturation patrol of Cass, Richland, Barnes and Traill counties on Friday and Saturday. |
UND Nickname PetitionSupporters of the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname want to ask hockey fans to sign a petition to put the issue on the statewide ballot. |
NDSU Bison National ChampsBrock Jensen threw a touchdown pass right after a fake punt, then had a 1-yard keeper for another score set up by a long interception return. That led North Dakota State to its first FCS championship in a 17-6 victory over top-seeded Sam Houston State on Saturday. |
Homeless Shelters Busy in NDDespite milder weather, at least one homeless shelter in North Dakota says it is more crowded than it was during last year's harsher winter. |
ND Baby BoomHospital officials in Bismarck and western North Dakota say births were up last year. |
Vikings Stadium PetitionA group that opposes using tax dollars to fund a new Minnesota Vikings stadium isn't giving up its efforts to let voters weigh in on the issue. |
Dead DeerWildlife officials and outfitters say it could take several years for white-tailed deer populations to recover from a devastating disease that has killed thousands of the animals across parts of eastern Montana and elsewhere in the Northern Plains. |
Lidgerwood Car TheftRichland County Authorities are investigating another vehicle theft in Lidgerwood. |
North Sargent Student Wins Vikings ScholarshipThe end of University of North Dakota alumnus Jim Kleinsasser's football career may be the beginning of a local high school student's career in medicine. |
Think Off QuestionThe Minnesota-based Great American Think-Off is posing a familiar question for its 20th annual debate. |
Texas Hold 'EmA California man who came to Minot in 2011 to help remodel flooded homes is North Dakota's newest Texas Hold "Em champion |
Fargo Bank RobberyA man who robbed a Fargo bank over the weekend may have struck again in Minnesota. |
ND FatalitiesAs traffic has increased in western North Dakota's booming oil patch, so have fatal vehicle crashes. According to stats from the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, 42 percent of the 2011 fatalities on North Dakota roads through Dec. 20 were in the northwestern part of the state. |
Southern Valley's Most WantedCraig Thomas Murnion, white male, 32 YOA , 6’04”, 255 Lbs |
Grain Bin RescueAuthorities say rescue crews pulled a man from a grain bin full of corn near Webster. |
Fugitive CapturedA North Dakota man wanted in four states for defrauding farmers has been captured in Sioux Falls. |
Man Charged For Transporting Zebra MusselsA Fargo man is accused of transporting zebra mussels to a Minnesota lake on an infested boat lift. |
UND Nickname PetitionsA judge has ruled that officials with the Ralph Engelstad Arena do not have to allow the circulation of petitions aimed at keeping the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname at an upcoming hockey game. |
Pesticide ComplianceAgriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the percentage of North Dakota farms in compliance with pesticide regulations has increased. |
MN GOP FinancesMinnesota Republican Party officials plan to discuss the party's finances one day ahead of a meeting to elect a new chairman. |
Wahpeton Injury AccidentA Wahpeton couple was injured in a one vehicle accident caused by slippery conditions shortly before midnight on Wednesday night. |
Campbell FireThe Campbell Fire Department, along with mutual aid provided by Tintah Fire Department, responded to a structure fire at a former service station in Campbell. |
ND Police DeathsThe fatal shooting of Bismarck Police Sgt. Steven Kenner was one of 173 cases nationwide in which an officer died in the line of duty in 2011 - making the year one of the deadliest in history for U.S. law enforcement. |
Sisseton FireFire officials say a Christmas tree is to blame for a fire that destroyed a Sisseton home. |
Thin IceA conservation officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has escaped injury after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving broke through thin ice on Lake of the Woods over the weekend. |
ND Court RecordsNorth Dakota's Supreme Court has approved a new rule that could restrict Internet access to some criminal court records. |
Goat On The LamA goat that apparently didn't want to be part of a Minnesota nativity scene has headed for greener pastures. |
ATV Plunges Into Norway LakeOtter Tail County authorities say a Monticello man was able to save himself after his four-wheeler plunged into icy water at Norway Lake. |
Hillsboro FatalThe North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 23-year-old Hillsboro woman has died after a rollover crash in Traill County. |
Stutsman County StandoffND authorities were tipped off that a fugitive wanted in Oregon may be traveling through the state, and that he was armed and dangerous. |
Fargo DiversionA proposed Red River diversion channel around Fargo has cleared another hurdle, with the official support of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leadership. |
Coming HomeThe last North Dakota National Guard soldier to serve in Iraq is returning home. |
Lesnar Hunting ChargesFormer UFC heavyweight champion and professional wrestler Brock Lesnar has resolved hunting charges against him in Canada. |
Fargo Grass FiresAs if the warm temperatures and snow-free streets weren't enough, here's further proof it's been an odd December in North Dakota: Fargo firefighters had to battle a grass fire. |
Rothsay Fatal AccidentThe Minnesota State Patrol says one person was killed in a car-semi crash on Interstate 94 near Rothsay. |
Leshovsky Wants New GunsAn accidental discharge of a Richland County Deputy’s gun has prompted an investigation into the safety of the service pistols that members of the department carry. |
Trooper on a BusThe North Dakota Highway Patrol is launching an initiative to increase safety for people who ride school buses. |
Brown County FairCountry music stars Travis Tritt and Dierks Bentley are booked for the Brown County Fair in August. |
Christmas OrangesThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection director in Pembina is reminding travelers that mandarin oranges or "Christmas Oranges" are banned from import into the United States. |
Expensive PlaneNorth Dakota lawmakers have questions about North Dakota State University's spending on a private plane. |
Lake City MN ShootingAuthorities have found the body of the man suspected of shooting and critically wounding a Minnesota police officer. |
Governor's BandNorth Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple has picked the official state governor's band and chorus from high schools in Oakes and Fargo. |
Hillsboro Hutterite ColonyThe manager of a proposed new Hutterite colony south of Hillsboro says it will include a new manufacturing plant to build grain handling equipment. |
Fargo Motel RobberyPolice say a man brandishing a pistol robbed a south Fargo motel Sunday. |
Dog Sets Bed On FireFargo firefighters say a dog set a backyard shed on fire by pulling a heat lamp onto its bedding. |
Law Officer DemandThe demand for law enforcement officers in North Dakota is booming, in large part because of the oil boom in the western part of the state. |
Census NDNew Census data show that nearly one-third of North Dakota residents are considered poor or low-income, despite an economy that has performed better than much of the country. |
Leonard FatalA 55-year-old Courtenay man is dead after a rollover crash in southeast North Dakota. |
Courthouse ShootingA local prosecutor is among three people who were injured during a shooting inside a northern Minnesota courthouse. |
Ford PlantThe last vehicle is expected to roll off the line at the Ford Motor Co. plant in St. Paul on Friday, ending 86 years of auto-making at the site. |
MnDOT Plow Driver AssaultedA Minneapolis man is in the Otter Tail County Jail after allegedly attacking a MnDOT snowplow driver who was trying to help him. |
NDSCS EndowmentNorth Dakota State College of Science President John Richman and his wife, Marcia, have established an endowment to support professional development for faculty and staff at the Wahpeton school. |
Dwight Man CapturedA Dwight man that fled the scene of an accident on Tuesday night was apprehended shorty after 11 yesterday morning. |
Otter Tail County ATV AccidentA 40-year-old Rothsay man is recovering after he fell through the ice on Crystal Lake last night. |
Freborg RetiringThe longtime chairman of the North Dakota Senate's Education Committee says he will not run for re-election next year. |
ND Officer ChargedAn off-duty West Fargo officer has been charged with disorderly conduct. |
Fargodome FinancesThe North Dakota State University football team's run through the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs is a financial blessing for the Fargodome. |
GOP DebateRepublicans competing for North Dakota's U.S. House seat are divided on whether it was a good idea for Congress to raise the federal debt ceiling last summer. |
Accident/Missing PersonThe Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing Dwight man after he may have suffered serious injuries in a rollover accident Tuesday night. |
Freezing Drizzle Advisory Posted...FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... |
Injury AccidentTwo people were injured in a two vehicle collsion in northeastern Richland County early Monday evening. |
Increased PatrolsYou may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence in Wilkin County. |
Dash For Cash WinnersThe Wahpeton-Breckenridge Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the latest Dash For Cash winners. |
Missing AnglerAuthorities have recovered the body of man who fell through the ice while fishing on the Jamestown Reservoir more than a week ago. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameTwo ballot initiatives that support the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname should be getting approval Tuesday. |
Jamestown FatalA weekend crash has killed a 20-year-old LaMoure man, and injured two others. |
Low Hay PricesThe Agriculture Department says hay prices are up in North Dakota, but the state has the lowest prices in the country. |
Metrodome CollapseIt's been almost exactly one year since three panels of the Metrodome roof collapsed after a storm dropped 17 inches of snow in 24 hours, and Metrodome officials are ready to mark the anniversary on Monday night. |
Commodity CouncilsRepresentatives of North Dakota's 12 commodity councils are meeting in Bismarck to discuss collaborative efforts to promote and market agricultural products. |
Red River DiversionThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the cost for building a Red River diversion channel around Fargo is going down. |
Schwan's LayoffsFood maker Schwan's is laying off about 60 employees in Minnesota in a cost-cutting move. |
Baby, It's Cold OutsideA new ranking shows that six of the eight coldest cities in the country are in the Dakotas. |
FF Sex OffenderA Fergus Falls level 3 sex offender is back behind bars for the second time since his release. |
Purple HeartAn Iraq War veteran will receive a Purple Heart more than three years after he was wounded in combat. |
College Cost EstimatorState officials say a website that outlines tuition and fees for college programs is up and running. |
Snow Causes Hundreds of Accidents in MNA few inches of snow made for a busy weekend for the Minnesota State Patrol, where troopers responded to a few hundred accidents and spin-outs. |
Ottertail County FatalA teenager is dead after being thrown from their vehicle after rolling their car on a gravel road Friday night. |
Wahpeton Woman Injured in CrashIcy roads caused several crashes Wednesday between 8 and 9am in the Fargo-Moorhead area. |
Freezing Rain Causes Dangerous Travel ConditionsThe Minnesota State Patrol responded to several calls for service just after 8:00am on Wednesday. |
Inmate IllnessHealth officials are investigating whether food poisoning caused inmates at the Cass County Jail in Fargo to get sick. |
Fargo Fatal CrashAuthorities have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 29 in Fargo. |
Holiday PestsThe state Agriculture Department is telling Minnesotans not to let pests into their homes this holiday season -- and they're not talking about relatives. |
Scam WarningNorth Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning consumers about a scam that involves prepaid debit cards. |
Wyndmere AccidentA West Fargo woman was seriously injured in a rollover accident in Wyndmere late Saturday night. |
ND Warehouse ShootingOfficials have upgraded the condition of a man who was shot last week in a North Dakota potato warehouse. |
Body Found Near OrtonvilleThe body of a missing Minnesota woman has been recovered from a freshly dug area near Ortonville. |
Bar StabbingWednesday night, a man was stabbed at Sportsman’s Bar in downtown Wahpeton. |
Infant DeathA 30-year-old man is in custody in the death of an infant in Otter Tail County. |
Osakis HomicideA 53-year-old ex-convict from Alexandria has pleaded guilty to killing a woman who stumbled upon him as he burglarized her home in central Minnesota. |
ND Guard Leader RetirementA North Dakota National Guard leader is retiring after 35 years of service. |
Wilkin County Home BurglaryWilkin County authorities investigated a home burglary reported last Friday evening in rural Foxhome. |
Hankinson BurglaryThe Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help in solving a burglary that occured sometime early Saturday morning in Hankinson. |
Wahpeton Water Main BreakWahpeton City workers were busy repairing a break in the force main from the city’s primary sewage lift station Sunday. |
Vikings StadiumThe Ramsey County Board has approved purchasing 430 acres in Arden Hills on which to build a Minnesota Vikings stadium, provided the state Legislature figures out a way to pay for it. |
Farm Bureau President to Step DownThe president of the North Dakota Farm Bureau says he won't run for re-election. |
Former LPA Coach Pleads GuiltyProsecutors have reached a plea deal with one of two former girls' basketball coaches at a Minnesota high school accused of fondling two players in 2009. |
Murder For Hire Conviction UpheldNorth Dakota's Supreme Court has affirmed the murder conviction of a handyman who was hired to kill a Fargo dentist. |
Ag ExportsU.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is hoping to build on one of the few bright spots in the struggling American economy when he talks trade in Vietnam and China this week. |
When Deer AttackA hunter from Fergus Falls will have a story to tell at deer camp for years to come. |
UND NicknameGov. Jack Dalrymple has signed a law allowing the University of North Dakota to shed its 81-year-old Fighting Sioux nickname. |
Party Bus DeathA Pelican Rapids man has died from injuries suffered when he fell off a party bus over Halloween weekend. |
Moorhead Illegal HuntingTwo Moorhead men are in jail for alleged game law violations during Minnesota's firearms deer season opener. |
Red River LevelAn unusually dry fall has the Red River at Fargo several feet lower than it was last year as the winter freeze approaches. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameThe North Dakota Senate has voted to allow the University of North Dakota to get rid of its Fighting Sioux nickname. |
Fatal Work InjuriesThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says there were 30 fatal work injuries in North Dakota during 2010. |
ND Disaster ReliefPart of the North Dakota Legislature's disaster aid bill offers loans of up to $30,000 to homeowners who were hit especially hard by this year's floods. |
3 Bodies Found Near Claire CityThe bodies of 3 women were found in a slough in Roberts County. |
Dog Kennel Shut DownThe former owner of a large Minnesota commercial dog kennel has been has permanently been barred from selling dogs to other businesses because of continuing cruelty complaints. |
Special Session BeginsNorth Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple will outline a disaster aid plan for North Dakota flood victims when the Legislature starts its special session Monday. |
Schafer Joins Oil BoardFormer North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer has joined the board of North Dakota's single largest oil producer. |
Farm Bill ConferenceThe next federal farm legislation is the topic of a two-day conference in Fargo. |
Vikings Stadium PollIf a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings is to be built, a new poll finds Minnesotans prefer using new forms of gambling revenue instead of higher taxes. |
Wahpeton Man Facing Negligent Homicide ChargeA Wahpeton man, initially charged with drunk driving is being charged with negligent homicide, for a fatal crash on I-29 near Hankinson in September. |
Weekend StabbingWahpeton Police are investigating a weekend stabbing in the city. A man was stabbed at the Sportsman's bar on Saturday night. The man’s injuries were not life-threatening. Police took a suspect into custody. It is not clear what led to the attack. |
FF High Risk Sex Offender33 year old Anthony Dale Randklev was convicted in 2008 of kidnapping, assault with a weapon and sexual assault. Police say the nature of his crime puts him at high risk of re-offending. |
ND Crop Weather ReportScattered rainstorms across North Dakota caused some delays but overall had little effect on harvesting last week. |
Mule DeerNorth Dakota wildlife officials say an aerial survey indicates that mule deer production this year is the lowest on record. |
Midwest EconomyFor the first time in nearly two years, the overall Business Conditions Index for a nine-state region of the Midwest and Plains took a negative turn. |
Zombie Trespassing in MoorheadPolice say an intoxicated man in zombie makeup has been arrested after allegedly walking into a residence in Moorhead before dawn Sunday. |
MN Deer Gun SeasonMinnesota's firearms deer season opens Saturday, and wildlife managers say it should be a good one. |
ND Dems, Gov Meet on Special SessionNorth Dakota Democratic leaders say they haven't been consulted much about the Legislature's special session next week. |
Lasting Harvest PlanThe North Dakota Senate's Democratic leader wants to revive his proposal to draft a plan for using the state's oil tax collections. |
NDHP Saturation PatrolThe Southeast Region of the North Dakota Highway Patrol conducted alcohol saturation in Richland and Sargent counties during the weekend. The saturation was in conjunction with the NDDOT Multi Agency Enforcement event |
Potter To Run For US SenateA former University of North Dakota teacher who now is a lay pastor says he intends to seek the endorsement of North Dakota Democrats to run for the U.S. Senate. |
Disaster DeclarationThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 42 counties in North Dakota as natural disaster areas due to weather related losses this year. |
Inmate DeathAuthorities have released the name of the inmate who died at the Stutsman County jail in Jamestown. |
Cass Co Admin Charged With DWIThe Cass County administrator faces a drunken-driving charge for a Labor Day weekend incident near his family lake cabin. |
Alcohol Saturation PatrolThe SE Region of the ND Highway Patrol will be conducting an alcohol saturation patrol in Richland and Sargent Counties this weekend. |
American Crystal LockoutA spokesman for American Crystal Sugar Co. says negotiations with representatives of locked-out union workers have not resulted in a major breakthrough. |
Flood Diversion FalloutSome residents in Cass County are seeking annexation into Richland County because they claim public officials aren't listening to their complaints about a plan to re-route water from a flood-prone river. |
Watertown FatalA one-vehicle crash about two miles south of Watertown killed a teenage girl from the city. |
ND Crop Weather ReportThe sugar beet and soybean harvests in North Dakota are just about wrapped up, thanks to another week of favorable weather. |
ATV Injury AccidentA Wahpeton man was arrested on DUI charges after an ATV accident early Sunday morning. |
CWD SurveillanceThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department is continuing surveillance for chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis, and hunters are once again being encouraged to take part. |
ND Vets Cemetery Getting Face-liftThe North Dakota Veterans Cemetery has received more than $372,000 in grant money for maintenance on the grounds. |
Trucker ViolationsThe North Dakota Highway Patrol says more than one-fourth of commercial motor vehicles inspected last week in northwest North Dakota were taken out of service due to equipment defects. |
Fargo StabbingPolice say 22-year-old woman has been arrested following a stabbing in downtown Fargo. |
Alleged Cop Killer Getting TreatmentBurleigh County is paying thousands of dollars a day in medical costs for a man accused of killing a Bismarck police officer. |
Landlord Convicted of Aggravated AssaultA Cass County jury deliberated for less than 75 minutes Thursday before finding a West Fargo landlord guilty of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment for running over his ex-tenant with his Hummer. |
Vikings StadiumOne of the Legislature's most liberal Democrats and one of its most conservative Republicans are joining the Minnesota Vikings stadium fray with what they are calling an "alternative stadium plan." |
Hager Pleads Guilty33 year-old Benjamin Hager of Wahpeton has plead guilty in US District Court to charges in connection with a case that was investigated by Homeland Security. |
Truck Stop FireThe co-owner of a Jamestown truck stop who was sentenced to serve 60 days behind bars in connection with a fire that destroyed the business was arrested after failing to report to jail. |
Dayton To Push Arden Hills StadiumGov. Mark Dayton says within three weeks he will unveil a detailed proposal for a publicly subsidized Minnesota Vikings stadium in suburban Ramsey County, including a plan for how to raise the state's $300 million share. |
Oil Patch Moving SouthNorth Dakota's booming oil patch is sweeping south as speculators explore a reservoir similar to one that has flooded that state with money and jobs. |
Rodriguez Appealing Murder ConvictionLawyers for a man sentenced to death for killing a University of North Dakota student have submitted a 298-page document for what is considered the final step in the legal appeals process. |
Sturgis Rally AttendanceThis summer's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally had about 50,000 fewer bikers than last year. |
Chancellor SearchNorth Dakota's Board of Higher Education hopes to hire a new university system chancellor in six months. |
Vikings StadiumThe NFL's executive vice president says league leadership wants the Vikings to remain in Minnesota but is worried about what might happen if the team's Metrodome lease expires without a plan in place to build a new stadium. |
Moderate Risk Sex OffenderThe Richland County Sheriff’s Office is notifying Richland County residents of a Moderate risk sex offender attending Wyndmere Public School and lives at 210 Iowa Avenue in Barney. |
Wolfgram Court AppearanceA Wahpeton man charged with attempted murder appeared in court on Tuesday. |
ND Crop ReportCooler temperatures during the past week have allowed growers to make significant progress in harvesting their sugarbeet crops. |
Vikings StadiumGov. Mark Dayton says he will call a special legislative session for a vote on a Vikings stadium bill even if there is not a specific proposal tied to one of several proposed sites. |
Libertarians BallotThe 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a lower court ruling that a North Dakota election law is constitutional. |
Reservoir ReleasesThe Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday was beginning to decrease water releases from the Jamestown and Pipestem reservoirs north of Jamestown. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameA Grand Forks legislator says he will be the one to introduce a bill in the upcoming special session that should retire the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. |
Harvest WoesNorth Dakota officials say they expect reduced crop production will cause some damage to the state's economy. |
Moorhead Fatal FireA Naytahwaush man accusing of killing two people and setting a Moorhead apartment on fire goes on trial Monday. |
Deer CollisionsNorth Dakota motorists are being cautioned to keep an eye out for deer. |
Wahpeton StabbingWahpeton Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning on the city’s north side. |
MN ForeclosuresThe number of housing foreclosures in Minnesota during the third quarter is down nearly 27 percent compared to the same time last year. |
Haze RegulationsNorth Dakota's governor and attorney general say the federal Environmental Protection Agency should let the state adopt its own plan to reduce haze from coal plants. |
Cramer CongressNorth Dakota Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer says he's considering seeking the Republican endorsement to run for the U.S. House. |
Sanborn ExplosionA man is in serious condition in a Minneapolis-area burn hospital after a weekend explosion inside a house in the southeastern North Dakota town of Sanborn. |
Institute Director FiredA prosecutor says he's reviewing possible criminal charges against a North Dakota State University official who is being fired for allegedly padding his expense reports. |
ND RedistrictingA recommended redistricting plan for the North Dakota Legislature abolishes two rural districts, and establishes new districts in Bismarck and Fargo. |
Suspicious FiresWahpeton Police and Fire units were sent scrambling to 3 different fires in a half-hour period. |
Heitkamp May Run For US SenateFormer Democratic North Dakota Attorney General Heidi Heitkamp says she's considering a race for the U.S. Senate. |
Texting Crash SentenceA Browerville woman has been sentenced for a fatal texting-while-driving crash. |
Vikings StadiumA Ramsey County panel is set to decide whether county residents get to vote on a proposed sales tax increase to help build a new Minnesota Vikings stadium. |
Moorhead Home Invasion Suspects CaughtTwo men have been taken into custody for their involvement in a home invasion robbery that occurred in Moorhead in September. |
Silver CarpThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department has verified a recent catch of a silver carp by an angler fishing the James River near LaMoure. Silver carp, an exotic species, are well established in the lower Missouri River and in the James River in South Dakota. |
Verdict in Wilkin County Murder TrialAfter deliberating for four and a half hours yesterday, a jury in Breckenridge found 46 year-old Jeffrey Silvernail of Wahpeton guilty of 1st degree murder. |
Wilkin County Injury AccidentJust before noon Thursday, a semi and farm truck collided at an intersection on Highway 9 near Rothsay. |
Hager To Change PleaA 37-year-old Wahpeton man who faces decades in prison for possessing child pornography says he now wants to plead guilty to the federal charges he faces. |
VC Administrator ResignsThe city administrator of Valley City submitted his resignation to the Mayor and the city commission one day after the city voted to retain the position. |
UPDATE: Sex Offender ManhuntA convicted sex offender who escaped from a private transport company's van while being moved across the country was nabbed in a North Dakota corn field Wednesday afternoon. |
Primeboard FireThe Wahpeton Fire Department spent almost 5 hours battling a fire at Primeboard on the city’s north side early this morning. |
Manhunt for Escaped Sex OffenderA convicted sex offender being transferred from Washington state to New Hampshire has escaped custody in Barnes County. |
Fargo Flood MapCity leaders in Fargo have received an updated 100-year flood plain map from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
Sanford Ad DisputeA big ad for Sanford Health that had the Minnesota Twins crying foul when it appeared on the side of Target Center is coming down. |
Power GridThe Obama administration wants to speed up the construction of seven proposed electric transmission lines in 12 states, as it moves to create jobs and modernize the nation's power grid. |
Southern Valley's Most WantedSouthern Valley's Most Wanted |
Rothsay Field FireA fire in a bean field near Rothsay caused the shutdown of a county road late Thursday afternoon. |
ND Crop Prices DownNorth Dakota farmers received less money for their crops in September compared to last month. |
NNA New PresidentA Minnesota publisher is the new president of the National Newspaper Association. |
Veblen FatalA rollover crash in northeast South Dakota has killed a man from Claire City. |
Silvernail Trial UpdateYesterday was the opening day of the murder trial of Jeffrey Silvernail in Wilkin County District Court. |
ND State Chamber MeetingNorth Dakota's largest business organization is holding its annual meeting in Bismarck on Thursday. |
Fill The DomeStudent leaders in the Fargo-Moorhead area say the goal for this year's "Fill the Dome" food drive is enough food and money to provide half a million meals for people in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. |
Cornfield SearchAuthorities say a man suspected in a gun incident near Argusville has been arrested after hiding in a cornfield. |
VC Police Chief OutMonths of quarrels between the city and its police chief ended Wednesday with an agreement calling his departure a retirement and providing severance pay and benefits totaling $76,717. |
Extreme CouponingTonight is the season premiere of the hit-TLC series “Exteme Couponing”, and the show will feature two Breckenridge women. |
Silvernail Trial UpdateThe jury has been seated, and testimony is set to begin in the murder trial of a Wahpeton man. |
Beet Truck vs. SUV CrashThe driver of an SUV that crashed into a beet truck early yesterday morning near Hunter is facing a DUI charge. |
Bettin Accused of AssaultA former Breckenridge principal is accused of assaulting a student in Floodwood, MN. |
Southern Valley Most WantedRichland County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted |
Police Searching for Sex OffenderFargo Police are looking for a convicted sex offender who left a halfway house before completing his sentence. |
Flood Diversion Talks in DCMembers of Congress from both sides of the Red River of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota are asking President Barack Obama to include $30 million in his next budget for work on a river diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area. |
Dalrymple Seeks Fed Disaster DeclarationNorth Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple on Thursday asked federal Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to issue a disaster declaration for counties where farmers and ranchers have suffered significant production losses due to storms and flooding. |
Oil Companies Face Fed ChargesSix oil companies said they're not guilty of federal charges that their oil waste ponds caused the deaths of 28 ducks and other birds. The misdemeanor charges carry a possible $15,000 fine for each violation. |
Gulleson To Run For CongressA former North Dakota Democratic state legislator and aide to U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan says she's running for the U.S. House. |
State Park PotThe discovery of marijuana growing in a Minnesota state park was unusual but authorities say it's not unheard of for clandestine growers to plant pot on public lands in the state. So they say hunters and hikers should be alert when they head into the woods this fall. |
Flood StudyGov. Jack Dalrymple said an engineering firm hired to complete a floodway study for Minot and Ward County has agreed to expedite the project as officials from the area work to finalize a flood protection system. |
School Phone GlitchA phone system glitch made for a lot of panicky parents in a small northern Minnesota school district. |
Silvernail Trial BeginsJury selection is scheduled to begin today in the trial of a Wahpeton man facing murder charges in the shooting death of his estranged girlfriend nearly two years ago. |
Maplewood MarijuanaA hiker's tip has led authorities to a large marijuana-growing operation hidden in Maplewood State Park. |
Pelican Rapids Drug BustPolice in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota made an unexpected discovery while executing a search warrant for stolen property. |
Amber Alert TestingThe North Dakota Highway Patrol and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services will conduct the annual test of the Amber Alert system between 7 and 8 a.m. Sept. 28. |
Japanese Millers Visit NDRepresentatives of prominent Japanese flour milling companies are in North Dakota this week to get a better understanding of U.S. wheat breeding, production and marketing systems. |
ND Weekly Crop ReportNorth Dakota's barley and oat harvests were essentially completed last week as a midweek killing frost was reported in many areas of the state. |
Fatal Farm AccidentAn Oakes man died early Sunday morning from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on his farm three miles west of Oakes. |
Richland County Injury AccidentAn elderly Sisseton couple was injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-29 yesterday afternoon just north of the Hankinson exit. |
Medicaid SystemA new software program that will process North Dakota's Medicaid bills has been delayed again. |
Flooding ImpactNorth Dakota's National Guard commander says the cost of this year's flood fighting and repairs to public works will cost more than $500 million. |
Oil Well ExplosionOfficials say an explosion at a newly drilled oil well in western North Dakota has killed two workers and severely injured two others. |
Explosion Kills 2 Firemen Near BrittonTwo volunteer firefighters died and one was injured after an explosion Thursday morning northwest of Britton. |
Plane FireA former flight attendant accused of setting fire to an airplane bathroom and forcing an emergency landing in Fargo says he will change his plea to guilty. |
Armored Car HeistA third man has admitted his role in a North Dakota armored car heist. |
MN Forest FireThe Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is advising people to take precautions if they smell smoke or see haze from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area fire. |
MN DWI CrackdownMinnesota law agencies are reporting nearly 1,800 DWI arrests during an end-of-summer crackdown. |
ND Special SessionThe Republican leader of the North Dakota House says the Legislature's fall special session will start Nov. 7. |
Silvernail Trial DelayedThe man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in Doran will be on trial a week and a half later than expected. |
Sex Offender GrantThe Department of Justice has awarded North Dakota a $500,000 grant to improve programs designed to capture and prosecute sex offenders who target children in the state. |
ND Crop ReportFavorable weather has helped advance harvesting progress across North Dakota. |
Bank Robbery SentencingA homeless man was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison for robbing a North Dakota bank. |
Wahpeton Businessman Dies in SD CrashA Wahpeton businessman was killed in a one-vehicle rollover southwest of Sisseton on Sunday morning. |
Tainted Ground TurkeyMinnesota-based Cargill Inc. is recalling more ground turkey products because of possible salmonella contamination. |
Youth Waterfowl SeasonNorth Dakota's two-day youth waterfowl hunting season is this weekend. |
Youth Deer SeasonNorth Dakota's youth deer hunting season gets under way this week. |
Fargo Stabbing DeathA 28-year-old man died after being stabbed in the torso. |
Wahpeton Apartment FireA weekend apartment fire left one Wahpeton family temporarily displaced. |
Lidgerwood RolloverTwo Lidgerwood teens were injured in a one-vehicle rollover accident on a gravel road a half-mile north of County Road 20 northeast of Lidgerwood. |
Someplace Safe Gets Bremer GrantThe Otto Bremer Foundation, majority owner of Bremer Bank, recently awarded $65,300.00 to Someplace Safe, based in Fergus Falls, MN. |
Stolen Squad Car FatalA 23-year-old Crookston man has been charged with stealing a police cruiser and causing a fatal crash. |
Farmer TrappedA farmer in North Dakota died when a trench he was digging gave way and trapped him. |
Suspect in Officer Death MovedA man charged with killing a Bismarck police officer has moved jails because of safety concerns. |
Fight DeathA Watertown man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault in the death of a man following a fight in a parking lot behind a bar was sentenced to seven years in prison. |
Tolna CouleeNorth Dakota's Water Commission has decided to spend an additional $1 million on a structure to control the flows of Devils Lake water through the Tolna Coulee. |
Baby Found in Mississippi RiverThe Winona County sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in solving the death of a newborn baby found floating in the Mississippi River. |
Minot RisingPreliminary numbers show close to 16,000 people attended a benefit concert in Minot raising at least $1.3 million to help with the area's flood recovery efforts. |
MN Pheasant Numbers DownMinnesota hunters can expect a drop in pheasant numbers this fall. |
New ND Sen Maj LeaderDickinson Sen. Rich Wardner was elected Tuesday night as the North Dakota Senate's new Republican majority leader. |
Veggie DonationsNorth Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is encouraging gardeners to donate extra produce to organizations that help the hungry. |
Fatal Motorcycle AccidentA 25 year-old Mooreton woman was killed in a motorcycle accident in southern Richland County early Tuesday morning. |
Back to School MNIt's the first week of classes for many school districts throughout Minnesota and the State Patrol is reminding drivers to watch out for those yellow buses. |
West Central MN DrowningDivers in west-central Minnesota have recovered the body of a local police chief who went missing after his boat capsized in a Stevens County lake. |
Upland BirdsA state wildlife official says North Dakota hunters should expect to see fewer upland game birds this hunting season. |
Park River FatalA 34-year-old Park River man died Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash. |
Child Porn CaseA U.S. District Court judge has denied a Wahpeton man's request to throw out a search of his apartment that uncovered 747 VHS tapes containing images of child pornography. |
Verdict in Fairbanks TrialA jury found a 34-year-old Minnesota man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting of Mahnomen County sheriff's deputy Chris Dewey. |
Midwest EconomyA new report on the health of the economy in nine Midwest and Plains states was released Thursday morning. |
Texting CrashA Minnesota woman accused of texting while driving before a fatal crash has pleaded guilty to criminal vehicular homicide. |
Hankinson ShootingTwo people were hospitalized after a shooting at an apartment complex near Dakota Magic Casino. |
Oakes Plant Gets 2nd ChanceNorth Dakota leaders are hoping a manufacturing plant in Oakes, set to close today may have a second chance. |
Forced Chemo Father DiesA Minnesota man whose son once fled the state to avoid chemotherapy has died. |
MN Move Over LawMotorists in Minnesota had better move over for emergency responders Wednesday. |
Car Crashes Into Red RiverEarly yesterday morning, Richland County authorities responded to a call of a vehicle driving into the Red River. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameThe president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education and the state House majority leader are squabbling over the impending retirement of the University of North Dakota nickname. |
Vikings Stadium ReferendumGov. Mark Dayton says he would support letting Ramsey County voters weigh in on a proposed sales tax increase for a new Vikings stadium. |
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in VCValley City is the latest North Dakota community to get access to a disaster recovery center. |
Ethanol Plant FireThe Hankinson Fire Department responded to a fire at Hankinson Renewable Energy this morning. |
ND Woman Killed in MN CrashA North Dakota woman has died after a rush-hour motorcycle crash on Interstate 694 in the Twin Cities area. |
PLOTS GuidesHunting guides showing the location of PLOTS land in North Dakota are now available online at the state Game and Fish Department website. |
ND Flooding Disaster AidFlood victims in nine counties and an American Indian reservation in North Dakota have less than a month left to register for federal disaster assistance. |
Wilkin County Home InvasionShortly before midnight on Saturday night, the Wilkin County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of a home invasion east of Breckenridge on Highway 210. |
Edgeley Armory FireSmoke damage to the North Dakota National Guard armory in Edgeley is estimated at as much as $10,000. |
MN Trooper Injured in AccidentA Minnesota state trooper is hospitalized after he was seriously injured in an off-duty motorcycle accident. |
Sugar Lockout ContinuesMoorhead-based American Crystal Sugar met with locked out union workers, but a union representative said no deal was reached. |
Toddlers Found in Moorhead GarageTwo toddlers are in protective custody after they were found alone in a Moorhead parking garage dressed only in dirty diapers. |
American Crystal LockoutThe 2,800 beet growers who own the American Crystal Sugar cooperative will soon be relying on inexperienced replacement workers to turn their crops into cash. |
University EnrollmentOfficials from North Dakota's two state research universities are reporting positive first-day enrollment numbers. |
ND Census NumbersCensus figures released late Wednesday show the number of children living in North Dakota's oil patch is on the rise. |
Crop Sprayer Crash in Dickey CountyA Lamoure man was injured after his crop-sprayer crashed in Dickey County on Tuesday evening. |
Valley City ShootingA man who apparently fired several rounds into two Valley City businesses dies after crashing his vehicle near Bald Hill Dam. |
Damaged School Holds Class at SeminaryAn elementary school in Fargo was opening fall classes on Wednesday at Cardinal Muench Seminary because of storm damage to its own building. |
Dayton Starts Tour in Fergus FallsGov. Mark Dayton begins a statewide jobs tour in Fergus Falls on Wednesday. |
T-Storms Rumble Through AreaThunderstorms rumbled through parts of the area early this morning. |
Conrad Asked To Run AgainFormer U.S. Senate candidate Tracy Potter is appealing to incumbent North Dakota Democratic Sen. Kent Conrad to rethink his retirement plans and run for re-election. |
Stenehjem Successor NamedFormer North Dakota Republican state Rep. Ron Carlisle has been appointed to serve out the term of former Bismarck state Sen. Bob Stenehjem. |
ND Crop ReportThe Agriculture Department says a week of mostly favorable weather allowed more North Dakota farmers to begin harvest of small grains. |
Local Unit Deploying to Kuwait160 members of the ND National Guard’s 188th Engineering Battalion based in Wahpeton left this morning for a year-long deployment to Kuwait |
Arrest Made in String of TheftsThe North Dakota State College of Science Police has confirmed the arrest of a individual after receiving a report of a male entering a vehicle near the college complex facility. |
Fatal Crash Near WalcottWALCOTT, N.D. (AP) - The Highway Patrol has released the names of a man killed and another man injured in a two-vehicle crash in southeast North Dakota's Richland County. |
Injury Accident West of WahpetonThe North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating an injury accident along Hwy 13 and 81, six miles west of Wahpeton. |
Rotary Stuff the Bus Event a SuccessThe Wahpeton Rotary and Breckenridge Rotary club’s stuff the bus campaign Wednesday netted 1336 pounds of food for the Ricland and Wilkin Food Pantry. |
Guard Send OffA send-off ceremony is planned this weekend for about 160 North Dakota National Guard soldiers who are bound for a year of duty in Kuwait. |
MN Soldier Killed in AfghanistanA soldier who graduated from Fosston High School in 2000 has been killed in Afghanistan, apparently as his U.S. Army unit was a recovering a damaged military vehicle. |
Fighting Sioux Nickname Going AwayNorth Dakota's Board of Higher Education has voted to retire the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname by the end of the year. |
NE SD Sees Record RainfallSome parts of northern Roberts County were hit by between 4 and 8 inches of rain on Monday. According to the National Weather Service in Aberdeen, an area from Claire City to New Effington was affected by the storms. |
Heavy Rain in Richland CountyHeavy rains throughout Richland County have prompted a Flash Flood Warning for residents throughout the area. |
Sturgis Rally TallyFigures from the South Dakota Highway Patrol show drug and drunken driving arrests are down at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year. But the number of injury accidents increased. |
Plea AppealAn appeals court has thrown out a guilty plea of a North Dakota woman accused of disguising tainted drug money in order to get her son out of jail. |
Church ChangesMick Pflugrath calls himself one of the newcomers at St. Benedict's Church of Wild Rice. And the 22-year parishioner feels that that the nearly 100-year-old Catholic church founded by French-Canadian settlers should stay right where it is. |
Pres. Obama in MNMore than 1,000 people gathered outside Cannon Falls City Hall in hopes of snagging a ticket to hear President Barack Obama speak on the first stop of his three-day bus trip across the Midwest. |
Fighting Sioux LawsuitSix American Indian students at the University of North Dakota say they've filed a federal lawsuit over the school's Fighting Sioux nickname. |
ND Wheat AcresThe U.S. Department of Agriculture says North Dakota farmers have planted the fewest acres of durum and hard spring wheat in decades. |
American Crystal Sugar LockoutHundreds of union workers and other supporters turned out for a rally Thursday to support American Crystal Sugar employees locked out of the company's Moorhead plant. |
T Paw vs Bachmann at Iowa DebateFellow Minnesotans Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann directly challenged each other at the GOP debate in Iowa, with Pawlenty calling her a failure and Bachmann likening her Republican competitor to President Barack Obama. |
Flood DiversionState and local officials say the devastation caused by flooding in Minot shows why it's important to fund permanent flood protection in the Fargo and Moorhead area. |
Early Goose SeasonThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department is starting a pilot program to match early Canada goose hunters with landowners who are being bothered by the birds. |
Fargo Surgeon ChargedThe attorney for a Fargo doctor accused of drugging a woman in his home and having sex with her says his client is innocent. |
MN BudgetMinnesota's 20-day state government shutdown hurt state revenue collections last month as tax auditors stayed home and lottery sales halted. |
No Charges in Hankinson ShootingThe Richland County State's Attorney's office says it will not file charges against a Hankinson man who allegedly shot and killed another man after an argument this spring. |
Sand to Challenge BergNorth Dakota Republican activist Duane Sand says he'll challenge GOP Congressman Rick Berg for the Republican endorsement to run for the U.S. Senate. |
Harvest SafetyHarvest season is beginning in North Dakota, and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is urging both equipment operators and motorists to be cautious and courteous on highways and rural roads. |
Child Porn PleaA former North Dakota soldier pleaded guilty Monday to child pornography charges. |
Deadly Month on MN RoadsThe Minnesota Department of Public Safety says July was the deadliest month on Minnesota roads so far this year, and last week was one of the three deadliest weeks of 2011. |
Flooding Federal AidGov. Jack Dalrymple says President Barack Obama has approved his request for the federal government to raise the flood damage reimbursement rate to 90 percent of eligible costs. |
Flooding Disaster AidThe amount of disaster aid paid out in response to flooding in North Dakota this year has surpassed $175 million. |
Zebra Mussel ResearchA group of lakeshore owners in west-central Minnesota are researching a new approach to fighting the spread of invasive zebra mussels across the state. |
2nd Rapid City Officer DiesA second Rapid City police officer has died from injuries sustained in last week's shootout in the western South Dakota city. |
Stenehjem SuccessorBismarck state Rep. Mike Nathe and former Rep. Ron Carlisle are likely candidates to fill the North Dakota Senate vacancy left by the death of Bob Stenehjem. |
UPDATE: Moorhead Dog BiteMoorhead police say a woman who said a dog bit her as she waited for a bus gave incorrect information to officers. |
Plane FireA former flight attendant who fled the country nearly three years ago after he was accused of setting fire to an airplane bathroom is back in North Dakota to face two charges. |
Massive Ground Turkey RecallMeat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of turkey after a government hunt for the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened dozens more. |
Flood Emergency for Valley CityValley City officials declared a flood emergency Wednesday, with the Sheyenne River threatening to reach major flood stage. |
Moorhead Dog BiteMoorhead police are searching for a dog that attacked a woman and bit her face. |
COE Cuts White Rock Dam OutflowThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, cut outflow yesterday at White Rock Dam to zero due to rain on Sunday. White Rock Dam is part of the Corps' Lake Traverse project in Wheaton. |
ND Crop ReportRecent hot weather in North Dakota is helping small grain crops develop quickly after a late spring planting season, and many farmers are beginning to prepare for harvest. |
Apartment Fall Kills ToddlerAuthorities say an 11-month-old girl has died after falling from a ninth-floor window at a Minnesota apartment building. |
Rapid City Police Officer KilledA police officer has died and two officers are seriously wounded after a shootout with a man in Rapid City, S.D. |
Stolen Vehicles in Richland CountyTwo stolen vehicles in Richland County. |
Kent Underpass ClosedMNDOT announced last night that it has closed Highway 75 near Kent, because of flooding. |
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in WahpetonA Disaster Recovery Center for Richland County residents is opening today in Wahpeton. |
National Night OutBlock parties and cookouts are being held in neighborhoods throughout Minnesota as part of National Night Out. |
USDA MN Crop ReportMinnesota crops developed quickly in the heat and humidity last week. |
Tornado Confirmed in NE SDThe National Weather Service in Aberdeen sent out 3 survey teams to look at storm damage in Marshall, Day, Roberts, Brown and Big Stone Counties. |
Motorcycle Deaths Up in MNMinnesota traffic safety officials say motorcyclist deaths are up compared with this time a year ago. |
Kirkpatrick VerdictNorth Dakota jury on Thursday found an Oklahoma man guilty of hiring his handyman to kill his former son-in-law. |
Oliver Resigns From ChamberExecutive Vice President Jim Oliver is leaving the Wahpeton/Breckenridge Area Chamber of Commerce after 15 years of service to pursue other business interests. |
ND Confirms First West Nile Case of YearThe North Dakota Department of Health says the state has identified its first case of West Nile virus for the year. |
MN State Park ReservationsThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports a record day after the state park reservation system reopened following the state's government shutdown. |
Coach Fires RifleJamestown College's head wrestling coach was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly discharged a firearm during a domestic altercation in his home. |
Kirkpatrick Case Goes to JuryAttorneys for an Oklahoma man accused in a murder-for-hire scheme in North Dakota rested their case Wednesday without calling the defendant, as promised. |
Former Wildcat Headed to NFLFormer NDSCS and NDSU cornerback Josh Gatlin has agreed to a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. |
Area Post Offices On Closing ListThe Postal Service, which has been losing billions of dollars as more people communicate online, announced that it is considering closing 12 percent of its post office locations and working with local businesses to fill the void. |
Murder For HireProsecutors have wrapped up their case in the trial of an Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill his former son-in-law in North Dakota. |
ND Flooding AidThe North Dakota Department of Human Services says more than 2,700 Ward County residents were given nearly $500,000 in food assistance as part of a one-time benefit to flood victims. |
Farmers Market Set for ND CapitolThe North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck is hosting a Farmers Market Day. |
Stenehjem Laid To Rest MondayFriends and family of North Dakota Senate Republican majority leader Bob Stenehjem recalled him as an honest man who sought little credit for his accomplishments as a lawmaker. |
Study Says ND Gravel Roads Cause CancerThe director of the University of Hawaii Cancer Center says gravel roads in North Dakota are exposing people to high levels of a cancer-causing mineral. |
Stenehjem Funeral Scheduled for MondayThe funeral for North Dakota Senate Republican majority leader Bob Stenehjem will be held Monday. |
MN Gov't ReopensMinnesota's government is reopening business after a nearly three-week shutdown closed state parks, laid off some 22,000 public workers and demonstrated the wide reach of state agencies. |
Catfish Tourney CanceledThe annual Red River catfish tournament in the Grand Forks area has been canceled. |
Breck Wins District Tourney OpenerNumber one seeded Breckenridge Post 53 defeated Stephen/Argyle 4-3 in the first round of the District 9 American Legion Tournament in Red Lake Falls. |
MN Shutdown to EndMinnesota lawmakers have approved a budget deal that will end a 20-day state government shutdown as soon as Gov. Mark Dayton signs it. |
Autopsy Likely on StenehjemThe body of North Dakota Senate Republican majority leader Bob Stenehjem may undergo an autopsy to discover what killed him. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameA planned meeting with NCAA officials next week about the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname may hit a snag because of the death of North Dakota Senate Republican majority leader Bob Stenehjem. |
Breckenridge Wins Sub-DistrictBreckenridge lived up to its top seed ranking by winning the American Legion Sub-District 9 South baseball tournament title on Sunday. |
Another Stormy Night in the ValleyIt was another Sunday night of stormy weather in the Southern Valley. |
Storm Brings Rude AwakeningIt was a rude wake-up call from Mother Nature this morning in parts of the area. |
No Fishing on Honor System During ShutdownThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there's no way to get around the state's fishing license requirements during the government shutdown. |
Former Dr. Charged in Internet Pill CaseA former North Dakota doctor accused in an Internet prescription fraud case has been sentenced to three years of probation. |
NDHP Saturation PatrolsThe North Dakota Highway Patrol, Southeast Region, will conduct a check point in McIntosh County on Friday and a saturation patrol at an undisclosed location in McIntosh, Logan, and Stutsman counties, on Friday and Saturday. |
SE ND Storm Damage MountsDamage reports are mounting from strong storms Sunday night in southeastern North Dakota. |
Hankinson FireAt 4:37pm, Tuesday afternoon the Hankinson Fire Department responded to a structure fire. |
Bees Swarm Dakota AvenueWahpeton Police and and a unit from the Wahpeton Fire Department responded to an unusual call late Tuesday afternoon. |
Some Still Without Power in SE NDDakota Valley Electric is still working on restoring power in parts of the region. |
Spiritwood HomicideA Jamestown woman accused of killing a Somali refugee pleaded not guilty Monday in Southeast District Court. |
ND Weekly Crop ReportOfficials say a second straight week of warm, dry weather across much of North Dakota has increased the development of crops. |
2 Sons Charged in MN MurderTwo rural Minnesota brothers have been charged in the death of their mother, whose remains were found last week buried in the backyard of her home in Alberta in west-central Minnesota. |
Rothsay Code Red AlertThe Wilkin County Sheriff's Department says the man who prompted the Rothsay Code Red alert has been located. |
Storms Rip Through Southern ValleyAnother stormy night in the Southern Valley on Sunday. |
Accident LawsuitAttorneys say a lawsuit filed against a South Dakota trucking company over a North Dakota traffic accident should be dropped in federal court. |
Turkey LicenseWednesday was the last day for North Dakota residents to apply for a fall turkey hunting license. |
Wheaton Hospital Joins SanfordWheaton Community Hospital and Medical Center officially became Sanford Wheaton Medical Center on Friday, making the merger complete. |
Mother Nature's Fireworks ShowAnother holiday storm hit the area with severe thunderstorms |
Injury AccidentA 70 year-old man was injured in a tractor accident northwest of Lidgerwood on Thursday evening. |
Shutdown Will Impact MN ResidentsParks, road projects and rest stops are just a few of the first noticeable casualties now that Minnesota's state government has closed for business. State worker layoffs could be next. |
MN Government Shuts DownMinnesota state government has shut down for the second time in six years after political leaders couldn't agree on how to solve a $5 billion budget deficit. |
ND Crop ReportSpring wheat and soybean acres are stable in North Dakota this year, while the size of the state's corn crop has risen 12%. |
NDGF Reports Fewer PheasantsThe North Dakota Game and Fish Department says a recent survey indicates a reduced pheasant population in the state, except in the southwest. |
Vikings Stadium Push ContinuesThe Minnesota Vikings say they are still working on a proposal for a new stadium in Arden Hills. |
Fighting Sioux NicknameFifteen former presidents of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and UND Foundation boards have signed a letter saying the school's Fighting Sioux nickname should be retired. |
Shutdown Hours AwayThe lines are longer at licensing centers as Minnesotans try to beat the possible suspension of many state services scheduled for 12:01 a.m. Friday. |
Farmhouse ExplosionAn infant was killed and two adults injured when a rural Larimore farm home exploded. |
ND Crop ReportThe Agriculture Department says dry, warm weather is needed to ensure the health of North Dakota crops. |
NFU Comes to MorrisThe National Farmers Union is bringing its Renewable Energy Tour to the Morris campus of the University of Minnesota. |
Moorhead Murder TrialA jury has acquitted a ND man on trial in the 1993 killing of a Moorhead woman. |
Get Your MN Fishing License NOWAnglers who still need fishing licenses for the holiday weekend are being advised to buy them by Thursday in case Minnesota state government shuts down over the ongoing budget impasse. |
MN Closer to ShutdownGov. Mark Dayton and Republican leaders of the Minnesota Legislature plan to meet again on their budget disagreements as the clock runs down on heading off a government shutdown. |
Gov Invites President to NDGov. Jack Dalrymple said he invited President Obama to visit flood-ravaged North Dakota when they spoke by phone Monday. |
Goehring Goes NationalNorth Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has been appointed to a national panel on future farm production. |
Bachmann to Announce TodayRepublican Michele Bachmann says her bid to unseat President Barack Obama shouldn't be viewed as "anything personal" against the Democrat but says he's "just wrong" on his policies for America. |
Shutdown Looming in MNMinnesota's elected officials have just four days to prevent a government shutdown, but they don't have a budget deal yet. |
Better News For MinotThe flooding Souris River appears to be leveling off in Minot. |
Oakes Plant ClosingA plant that makes military equipment is closing in Oakes. |
Heavy Rains Soak RegionOn and off rains have been pounding the Southern Valley the past two days, and will continue throughout the day today. |
Minot FloodingOfficials in the North Dakota city of Minot are ordering 11,000 people to leave their homes even earlier than expected as the Souris River gets closer to swamping the city with the worst flooding in four decades. |
Memorial Day StormsAccording to the National Weather Service, the Memorial Day storm that hit the Fargo-Moorhead area had three distinct tornadoes along with very powerful downburst winds. |
Wolverton Animal Cruelty CaseWilkin County authorities are investigating a case of animal cruelty in Wolverton. |
Heavy Rain ExpectedThe National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. |
Barnes County Escapee CapturedBarnes County authorities say one of the fugitives that escaped from the jail in Valley City earlier this month has been captured. |
Mooreton CrashEarly Saturday morning the Mooreton Community Center sustained extensive damage when a vehicle crashed into it. |
Wahpeton Fire Dept called out this morningWahpeton Fire Dept responded to a call at 6:01am today to Walton Hall at NDSCS, smell of electrical burning, on scene for 35 minutes. |
Campbell, MN Man Killed in ATV RolloverA Campbell, MN man driving an ATV has died from injuries suffered in an accident near that city. |
Rollover Near HankinsonSome tense moments this morning south of Hankinson. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of a vehicle rolled over in a ditch submerged in water. |
Wahpeton School Board ElectionWahpeton Public School District #37 held it's annual school board election yesterday. |
A Hot Car Can Be DeadlyIf you think about it, a car is a greenhouse. It is a closed space with a lot of glass. This means that a car can heat up incredibly quickly in the sun, especially in the summer. |
Summer Safety TipsOverheating during the hot summer months can be dangerous, but there are ways to stay prepared and safe. |
Motorcycle / Deer Crash south of Carrington NDA 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle driven by Kim Dietz struck a deer on US HWY 281 1 mile N of Carrington, ND. |
Memorial Day StormsCleanup is underway in parts of the Southern Valley after strong storms swept through the area Monday night. |
Click it OR Ticket CampaignWahpeton Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are preparing for the Memorial Day holiday through increased seat belt enforcements to assure traveling motorists arrive at their destinations safely. Click it or Ticket efforts will start May 23rd through Sunday, June 5th, 2011 Police Chief Scott Thorsteinson says " Statistically, seat belt use is relatively high nationwide - in |
Fire Causes Damage to HomeThe Fairmount Fire Department was called out shortly after 6:00pm Sunday night to 110 3rd St North in Fairmount. |
Red River Telephone EmbezzlementIn January of 2011 the Richland County Sheriff’s office received a report of embezzlement from Red River Telephone.
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Wahpeton Police Officer SuspendedA Wahpeton Police Officer is facing suspension and disciplinary action following an incident involving the arrest of a juvenile on May 6th. |
Stolen Vehicle RecoveredThe Richland County Sheriff’s office recovered a stolen vehicle Thursday morning south of Cargill. |
Sex Offender in LidgerwoodThe Richland County Sheriff's Office is notifying Richland County residents of a moderate risk sex offender who is residing in Richland County. |
Disaster Declaration ApprovedNorth Dakota officials are praising a disaster declaration by President Barack Obama for much of the state in the wake of widespread spring flooding. |
Vandalism in Richland CountyIt was a disappointing Easter Sunday start for members of the Belford Church, near Mantador. Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning the church was vandalized. |
Flood Damage HotlineRichland County Emergency Management has set up a hotline for Richland County Residents who have sustained flood damage to private residences because of spring's flooding. |
Fire Destroys HomeFire crews from Breckenridge & Campbell, MN, and Fairmount, ND responded to a house fire south of Breckenridge Thursday morning. |
Hankinson Roll OverRoll Over in Hankinson Just before 1:30am on Thursday, a Ford pickup driven by 27 year old Tyson Stevens failed to stop for a Richland County Deputy for a traffic offense in Hankinson. |
Great Bend Battles High WaterThe Red River and Wild Rice Rivers have crested, but residents in the Great Bend area continue to battle overland flooding. |
Potential CrestBoth the WildRice and Red Rivers are at major flood stage in the Southern Valley. As the melt progresses with forecasted warmer temperatures, residents can expect to see a crest of the rivers in the next day or so. |
UPDATE Water RescueThe Richland-Wahpeton water rescue team was dispatched for the first time Tuesday afternoon. |
School Board FillingThe filing for deadline for the 2011 Wahpeton Public School Board Election is Friday, April 8th at 4:00pm, at the District office, |
Shooting in HankinsonOne man is dead after a shooting outside a Hankinson residence early Sunday morning. |
High Risk Sex Offender in AreaThe Richland County Sheriff's Office said a High Risk Sex offender had been in the Lidgerwood & Hankinson area's this week. 25 year old Chad Richard Keszler is a High Risk offender and is monitored with a GPS bracelet. |
Cares for Cancer UPDATESEE PICTURES OF LIPP'S NEW HAIRCUT |
Sand Bag Distribution InformationRichland County Sandbag Distribution Times & Dates: |
SPRING STORMBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A travel alert remains in effect throughout North Dakota, as a storm begins pushing into the state. |
Road RestrictionsRoad restrictions will go into effect on Richland County roads Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 @ 6:00am. |
Richland County flood prepRichland County Emergency Management is continuing its preparations for possible flooding this spring in Richland County. |
REDUCED SPEEDS ADVISEDAs the area prepares for a possible March blizzard tonight, Richland County Authorities have been busy responding to roll over accidents today. The first rollover occurred just west of Wahpeton on Hwy 13 and the second along I-29 in Northern Richland County. No injuries have been reported in either of the rollovers. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is advising extreme caution |
code redRichland County has recently upgraded its emergency notification system. |
Latest Flood OutlookNational Weather Service officials say the risk of major flooding in Wahpeton & Breckenridge has increased only slightly since the outlook in mid-February. |
Unsafe Ice in TwinTownsAuthorities are advising motorists, ice fishermen, and snowmobilers that the ice on the Red River will continue to deteriorate as the river continues to rise. |
Flood Preparedness MeetingRichland County Emergency Management held a table top flood exercise meeting Wednesday morning at the Armed Forces Center in North Wahpeton. |
Elevator Fire in WyndmereThe Wyndmere Fire Department responded to an elevator fire at Direct Grain in North Wyndmere Monday afternoon. |
Govenor Dalrymple in TownNorth Dakota Govenor Jack Dalrymple along with representatives of the state Health Department, North Dakota National Guard, and state Homeland Security attended a flood preparation meeting this morning in Wahpeton. |
STRYKER Strikes Again!A Wahpeton man has been arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in the early morning hours last Thursday, February 10. The police officer conducting the traffic stop observed suspicious behavior. The Wahpeton Police Department’s K-9, Stryker, was deployed for a walk-around the vehicle. The K-9 indicated the presence of narcotics. |