North Dakota Senate ashes out recreational marijuana bill
N.D. — The North Dakota Senate has overwhelmingly voted against House Bill 1420, which would have legalized recreational marijuana in North Dakota. Vocal opposition to the bill and against marijuana in general preceded the 37-10 rejection on March 25. Sen. Diane Larson, R-Bismarck, said she…
Zoo gets calls on April Fools’ Day
MINOT, N.D. – It’s happened for many years when April Fools’ Day comes around some unsuspecting person gets a message to call Mr. Lyon or perhaps ask for another name. But when they make that call they find out they are calling Minot’s Roosevelt Park…
Minot churches plan Easter services amid return from pandemic
MINOT,N.D. – Last year, churches were faced with how to worship during a pandemic. Now as Easter Sunday 2021 approaches, some say they are happy to come together again to celebrate. The pews at Our Lady Of Grace were empty last year on Easter Sunday….
Thieves steal catalytic converter from local nonprofit
FARGO, N.D.—A local non-profit is asking for your help after a catalytic converter was stolen off their vehicle. HERO is a non-profit that collects and redistributes donated and affordable medical supplies. They rely on the truck to pick up and drop off the medical equipment…
Police find no evidence of drink spiking in downtown Fargo bars
FARGO, N.D.– While police consider five cases still under investigation, they have not been able to verify that drinks have been laced with drugs at bars in downtown Fargo. Deputy Chief Joe Anderson said the department has taken several such reports over the past month….
One of two men charged in Fargo murder receives 30-year prison sentence
FARGO, N.D.– One of the men charged in the murder of Fargo food truck owner Jay Halvorson has changed his plea to guilty. A judge sentenced Charles Harris III to 30 years in prison with credit for already serving nearly two years. He’ll be eligible…
Valley Water Rescue divers pull stolen motorcycle from river
FARGO, N.D. – A routine, monthly training with Valley Water Rescue ended with Fargo Police solving a months-old theft case. Monday’s dive was meant to locate small items from the river, but the first diver found a motorcycle. Using a tow strap and lift bag,…
Casey Lemon sentenced to 7 days time served, 3 years probation, for burglary
MINOT, N.D. – Casey Blase Lemon, 39, was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 months in prison, all suspended but the seven days he already served in the Ward County Jail, and three years of supervised probation for a burglary on June 26, 2020. Judge Richard…
