Fargo state senator victim of catalytic converter theft
FARGO, N.D.— Tim and Lorene Mathern had been gone just a few hours after spending some Easter time with family over the weekend, but after returning home, they noticed something odd about their car in the driveway. “We saw the car was off-kilter and at…
37 New Covid Cases and No New Deaths In North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Health is confirming 37 new cases of COVID-19 and no deaths reported in the state. In total, 1,466 deaths have been linked to COVID-19 in the state. In Cass County alone, there are currently 19 new cases….
Local law enforcement step up distracted driving enforcement
FARGO, N.D. — If you are out and about, you may have noticed more police patrols are on the roads. It’s all an effort to bring awareness to Distracted Driving Month. “Officers from the Fargo Police Department will be on the streets with our grant-funded…
Port: On oil and gas issues, Biden’s administration is only interested in listening to some American Indians
MINOT, N.D. — Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency announced the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s formation, or WHEJAC. The goals of this council, per the EPA’s website, “are to provide advice and recommendations to the EJ IAC and the Chair of CEQ on a whole-of-government…
Bismarck’s Crumbl Cookies Open Their Oven Doors April 7th
MINOT, N.D. – How cool is it that we are starting to see more and more new businesses open up? There has been so much talk on social media lately regarding the discussion on “What would you LOVE to see come to Bismarck?” This is…
Crash Causes Vehicle Rollover In Ramsey County
FARGO, N.D. – A crash on U.S. Highway 2 near Devil’s Lake caused a vehicle to overturn in the area. Authorities say a 2020 Silver Chevy Silverado, driven by 26-year-old Samuel Feldmann failed to yield while attempting to cross the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway…
Fargo man gets probation for gun threats outside bar
FARGO, N.D.— A Fargo man who originally pleaded not guilty to pulling out a gun outside the Bismarck Tavern changed his plea and was sentenced Monday, April 5. Judge Tristan Van de Streek sentenced Jesse James Burnett, 28, to one year of unsupervised probation after…
North Dakota man to plead guilty to vandalizing Sen. John Hoeven’s Fargo office
FARGO, N.D. — A Lisbon, N.D., man has agreed to admit in federal court to using an ax to smash an intercom and windows at the entrance of U.S. Sen. John Hoeven’’s office in Fargo. Thomas Alexander Starks, 30, signed an agreement last month stating he will…
Suspect in Minot burglary investigation taken into custody
MINOT, N.D. – A Minot man suspected to be connected to a string of burglaries of Minot businesses has been taken into custody. Police arrested 19-year-old Perfecto Ramos Sunday morning. Investigators said evidence linked Ramos to several burglaries and for unlawfully entering vehicles. He is…
Nearly half of North Dakota’s active COVID-19 cases are in Fargo area
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Monday, April 5. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 76 TOTAL…