North Dakota man to serve four years for cattle theft, bank fraud
N.D. — A North Dakota man will serve four years in federal prison for moving stolen cattle across state lines and for bank fraud. U.S. District Judge Daniel M. Traynor on April 6 sentenced Kelly Anthony Glatt, of Mandan, N.D., to the four-year term for…
Pets That Are Illegal To Have In North Dakota
MINOT, N.D. – Have you ever owned an exotic pet? I have, I used to own ducks in my backyard. Not the Daffy domesticated ducks, but duck species you would see in the wild. Wood Ducks, Green Winged Teal, Pintails, Mallards, Cinnamon Teal and even…
Homeward Animal Shelter looks for people to foster animals
FARGO, N.D.— Many animal shelters had a big push for pet adoptions when the pandemic first hit, but for some it didn’t stick around. Homeward Animal Shelter, 1201 28th Ave. N., said they saw a spike in animal adoptions with many people looking for a…
Have your yard inspected before landscaping, gardening
FARGO, N.D. – With the snow melted and warmer weather arriving, people will soon begin annual spring traditions of gardening and landscaping. Xcel Energy says to be safe, you should call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked, free of charge, before beginning any digging…
Fargo Woman Searching For Witnesses After Her Dog Was Attacked
FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo woman is searching for the witnesses that caught her dog getting attacked by another neighbor’s dog. “We were in my front yard and I was raking the leaves away from the fence,” said Carole Kvidt. “I turned and I was…
Owners say new barbershop and salon is about more than making money
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Indira Kovaci enjoys watching people come and go from Roots Barbershop and Salon. Kovaci owns and operates PrimRose Boutique and Allora Salon and Suites. She rents space next door at 115 9th St. E. to the barbershop and salon. “They’ve brought…
Recycling program continued for another three years
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The city will renew its single-sort recycling contract with Waste Management. Public Works Director Matt Andvik said the current contract was set to expire at the end of the month. He said with the difficulties presented to businesses and cities in…
Hitterdal 2-year-old showered with surprise party during health crisis
FARGO, N.D. — Violet Fairbanks is one adorable and unpredictable 2-year-old from Hitterdal, Minn. “She is very spunky, playful and loves her siblings very much,” said her mother, Paige Halverson. Halverson said tests taken last year revealed Violet had a rare disease called Fanconi anemia….
Local law enforcement agencies trying out controversial facial recognition app to surveil you
FARGO, N.D. – At least one local and some state law enforcement agencies in North Dakota say they’ve used a controversial facial recognition service built using billions of photos collected from social media users without their consent. West Fargo Police, Bismarck Police, Devils Lake Police…
Those who violate burn bans could face penalties
MINOT, N.D. – Burn bans across the state carry hefty fines and penalties if they are violated. A penalty for a violation of a burn burn can lead to a class B misdemeanor, 30 days in jail, and a fine up to $1,500. Ward County…
