Park River may crest lower than thought, emergency manager hopeful
GRAFTON, ND (KFGO) - Some relief in Grafton where the Park River may top out lower than earlier predicted. Walsh County Emergency Mgr. Brent Nelson says the weather service has revised its crest...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Senate sustains Burgum's veto limiting bonuses
BISMARCK - Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has won his first veto fight with the GOP-led Legislature.The Senate voted 33-13 on Thursday to sustain Burgum's rejection of a bill that limits a...
View ArticleLegislative conference committee to consider changes to informant law
BISMARCK (KFGO-KCND) - The North Dakota Senate has passed its version of "Andrew's Law," to protect confidential informants.The parents of Andrew Sadek, a college student in Wahpeton, supported the...
View ArticleDemocrats Heitkamp, Manchin say they'll vote for Gorsuch
WASHINGTON - Two Senate Democrats facing re-election next year say they will vote for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Joe Manchin of West...
View ArticleSix arrested in fentanyl bust in Grand Forks-East Grand Forks
EAST GRAND FORKS (KFGO) - A combined drug investigation by Minnesota and North Dakota law enforcement has led to the arrest of six people following the discovery of more than 500 fentanyl-laced pills...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Higher Ed Board OKs measure to study reorganization of 2-year...
BISMARCK (KFGO) - The leader of the North Dakota House wants the state Board of Higher Education to look into reorganizing its two-year colleges.　Majority Leader Al Carlson, of Fargo, proposed that the...
View ArticleHouse approves $2.2 billion transportation plan
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota House has approved a transportation bill that Republicans say will help the state begin work on much-needed road and bridge projects.The nearly $2.2 billion legislation...
View ArticleLawyers want high court to take Minnesota sex offenders case
MINNEAPOLIS - Lawyers for sex offenders confined indefinitely to Minnesota's secure treatment program have asked a judge to stay all further proceedings while they ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Senate kills so-called anti-Sharia law bill
BISMARCK - North Dakota's Republican-led Senate has killed a measure that would prohibit state judges from applying foreign laws in their courtrooms.The Senate defeated the bill 29-15 on Friday. The...
View ArticleOwner of daycare suspected of sexual abuse arrested for no license
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) - Authorities have arrested the woman in charge of a Grand Forks daycare that is under investigation for potential sexual abuse. Amy Jo Puppe, 32, Â ran the Little Rascals...
View ArticleWahpeton man facing charges relating to recent break-ins, thefts
Wahpeton, N.D. (KFGO) - A 29-year-old Wahpeton man is facing several charges after authorities connected him to numerous break-ins and thefts in the region.Wesley Klosterman has been charged with...
View ArticleBarn destroyed in Polk County fire
Erskine, MN (KFGO) - A fire destroyed a barn in Polk Coutry Friday night.The Polk County Sheriff's Office says around 11:30 p.m., they, along with the Erskine and Winger Fire Departments, responded to...
View ArticleFargo woman allegedly tries to use battery acid to kill husband
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) - A Fargo woman, who said she was unhappy in her relationship, allegedly tried to kill her husband by putting battery acid in his beer.Nyabenda Spes has been charged with one count...
View ArticleCandlelight vigil held for SCSU student
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - More than 100 family and friends of a St. Cloud State University student whose body was found in the Mississippi River gathered for a candlelight vigil.The event to remember...
View ArticleFive people face charges after drug arrests in Casselton
CASSELTON, ND (KFGO) - Five people have been arrested after several search warrants were served simultaneously in Casselton.Those facing drug charges are 36 year-old Douglas Blumer, 29 year-old Nathan...
View ArticleValley City commission to cut ties with city attorney earlier than planned
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KFGO News Dakota) - The Valley City Commission approved of separating the contract with City Attorney Russell J. Myhre during a special City Commission on Monday.Last week, Mayor...
View ArticleNorth Dakota House kills study that pitted coal against wind
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota House has killed a long-term energy study for the state.Representatives voted 77-13 against the measure Monday. It was rejected after an amendment failed that...
View ArticleFire forces evacuation of apartment near NDSU campus
FARGO (KFGO) - Investigation is underway into a kitchen fire last night that forced the evacuation of an apartment building near the NDSU campus.Firefighters were called to 1132 16th Street North...
View ArticleWest Fargo motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with semi
FARGO (KFGO) - A West Fargo woman was seriously injured after her motorcycle struck a semi-trailer as she attempted to merge onto westbound I-94 from 25th Street South in Fargo.26-year old Danika...
View ArticleRichland County rollover injures Fargo man
A Fargo man was injured in a rollover accident on I-29 in Richland County.A car driven by 37-year old Abraham Gai left the roadway, entered the median and rolled on its side. He was taken to Essentia...
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