Residents of North Dakota town back in homes after wildfire evacuation; Interstate 94 reopened
N.D. – Residents of Medora have been allowed back in their homes after a large wildfire threatened the western North Dakota tourist town but spared it after firefighters scrambled to keep the flames to the west of the community’s treasured amphitheater. Meanwhile, the state Transportation…
Zoo & Scout conservationist are ‘birds of a feather’
MINOT, N.D. – A new habitat is complete at Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot. In pursuit of his Eagle Scout rank, Harvey Gorecki created two purple martin birdhouse habitats so zoo staff can best care for not only its zoo residents, but for those who…
Minot State to host Spirituality and Disability virtual conference
MINOT, N.D. – “This conference brings together families and individuals with disabilities, church and faith community partners, and community agencies that support individuals with disabilities,” said Holly Pedersen, Minot State special education chair. “The purpose is to start the conversation in our state about how to ensure…
Free food distribution April 10 in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A free Farmers to Families Food Box distribution will be held in Minot Saturday, April 10. The distribution will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until food boxes are gone at Kalix, 605 27th St. SE. Enter from East…
Trinity Health receives grant to purchase Lifepak units
MINOT, N.D. – Trinity Health Foundation has received $20,000 from Farm Credit Services of North Dakota’s Rural Community Grant Fund. The grant funds are being used to help purchase three Lifepak 15 heart monitor/defibrillator units for Community Ambulance Service (CAS). Al Evon, director of Trinity…
Two additional arrests in West Fargo shooting
WEST FARGO, N.D. – Two more people have been arrested in a West Fargo shooting where a juvenile was shot last month. Police say 20-year-old Jahmond Walker of Glyndon was arrested in Hibbing, Minnesota on an aggravated assault charge. 21-year-old Leotis McGee Jr. of Fargo…
Fargo police investigate drink drugging cases
FARGO, N.D. – Fargo police continue to investigate a series of cases in which a person claims they were drugged while consuming alcohol at several downtown bars. Authorities say at this point they have been unable to connect the five open cases to a specific…
ND National Guardsman found guilty of sexually assaulting subordinate
FARGO, N.D. – A jury has found a North Dakota National Air Guardsman guilty of sexually assaulting a subordinate. 45-year-old Erik Clemenson was found guilty of both felony sexual imposition and a misdemeanor charge of sexual assault. Court documents say the victim told officers she…
