Landowners, hunters led North Dakota wardens to poachers who illegally took antlers from 10 deer
N.D. — In October 2019, a landowner found a dead whitetail deer near Valley City that had its antlers removed. Less than a week later, another deer without antlers was discovered nearby. Hunters reported more deer carcasses in the following weeks. All had their antlers…
Ranchers trying to fend off wildfires as extreme drought hits much of North Dakota
N.D. — Tim Transtrom’s family has lived on ranchland just south of Watford City since 1906. Covering their land is dry prairie grass that can easily fuel wildfires if conditions allow. Transtrom said he and many neighboring ranchers have faced numerous fires over the years…
North Dakota House Assistant Majority Leader cited for driving under the influence
N.D. – North Dakota House Assistant Majority Leader Scott Louser has been cited for driving under the influence. Louser issued a statement Saturday saying the highway patrol pulled him over in Bismarck late Thursday or early Friday, the Bismarck Tribune reported. Louser, a 49-year-old Republican from…
Small fire in Fargo hotel leaves minor damage
FARGO, N.D.— Fargo firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire at 3402 14th Avenue South in Fargo at 4:48 a.m., Saturday, April 17. The fire was at the Grand Inn Hotel. All occupants evacuated the building on their own, with no individuals found…
Kerviona Bailey charged with theft of property
MINOT, N.D. – Kerviona LaJoyce Bailey, 31, Minot, is accused of stealing checks and using them to withdraw money from the victim’s bank account last year. Bailey is charged in district court in Minot with Class C felony possession of stolen property and Class A…
Antwan Baker Sr., Minot, acquitted of raping young girl
MINOT, N.D. – Antwan Deshon Baker Sr., 39, Minot, was found not guilty by a jury on Friday of raping and sexually assaulting a girl under the age of 15 in the spring and summer of 2019. Baker went to trial on the Class AA…
Minot Public Schools plans summer high school schedule
MINOT, N.D. – Minot High School administrators recently released the summer school schedule along with summer facility protocols. Physical Science and Drivers Education classes run June 2-25 at Magic City Campus. Language Arts 11 will be taught June 7-16 for students in semester one and…
Magic City car show returns to State Fair Center
MINOT, N.D. – Classic car collectors and enthusiasts will be taking over the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot this weekend for the return of the Magic City Car and Trade Show. The show is this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m….
