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…
Gun safety and children
MINOT, N.D. – The increase in gun purchases across the state and the country has also brought attention to the need for proper safety precautions when owning guns. Minot gun instructor at Spectrum Fitness Mike Sian recommends that if you have children or anyone unfamiliar with…
Minot State University hosts Night Under the Bubble April 6
MINOT, N.D. – In partnership with Minot Public Schools Teens Night Out, as well as several other special interest groups, Minot State plans to host ‘Night Under the Bubble’ inside the campus air-supported dome on Tuesday, April 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ‘Night Under…
MSUB soccer tops Minot State 4-1 in home opener
MINOT, N.D. – – A goal in the opening three minutes of Saturday’s match at Yellowjacket Field sparked the Montana State University Billings women’s soccer team to a triumphant 4-1 victory over Minot State University in the 2021 home debut. Lexie Bloyder netted her second…
Impact of state budget on flood control for Minot area
MINOT, N.D. – The state budget is one of the biggest in North Dakota history and could have a significant impact on the city of Minot going forward. House Bill 1020 controls funding for the flood control project in Minot. It grants just over $74…
Wildfire evacuees return to North Dakota tourist town
N.D.— Residents of a small western North Dakota tourist town forced to evacuate as a large wildfire approached have been able to return to their homes. The city of Medora, with its population of about 100, was evacuated Thursday as firefighters worked to stop the…
North Dakota tourist town evacuated because of wildfire
N.D.— Firefighters have stopped a wildfire from spreading in the western North Dakota tourist town of Medora, where its 100 residents were forced to evacuate, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damaged structures in the community, which is on the doorstep…
Neighbors Help Fire Department Rebuild After Building Burns
GLENBURN, N.D.— After a devastating fire on March 6 that severely damaged its fire hall and contents, the Glenburn Fire Department is bouncing back faster than Fire Chief Mike Overton ever thought possible. “It’s absolutely overwhelming,” Overton said. “When this first happened, I felt it…
