Fish kill not a threat for southeast Noth Dakota

Anglers should not worry about fish kill as several reservoirs in southeastern North Dakota are going to be drawn down to prepare for the upcoming flood. However, people looking to fish should be cautious of weaker ice.

Man acused of hiding shotgun out on bail

A man accused of hiding a shotgun in the break room of the Grand Forks Herald newspaper has been released from jail on a $3,000 bail. Philip Manaigre is charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and disorderly conduct after a six hour stand off with police.

Latest flood outlook shows little change

Forecasters say the outlook has changed very little for Fargo-Moorheead and flooding should resemble the spring of 2009. Forecasters say ground saturation and snowpack moisture may cause water levels to reach flood stages of 30 feet and above.

Officals investiage 30-year-old man's death

Paul Varner, a 30-year-old Minnesota man, had been working in the south central North Dakota town of Wishek where he was found dead. Police have arrested a 27-year-old man, but not formally charged with the murder.

29-year-old killed in handgun exchange

Police say a the 29-year-old Amanda Kemmer of Fergus Falls was shot and killed at a mobile home Monday. Kemmer was taking part in a handgun exchange when the accident took place. Kemmer was shot in the chest.

Berthold man accused of ex-wife death.

A 39-year-old Berthold man has been accused of killing his ex-wife. Monday David Hail was formally charged in the death of 44-year-old Noreen Hail. The killing is believed to have happened during a domestic dispute at a mobile home shortly after midnight on Saturday.

16-year-old driver not texting while in car reck

Pope County prosecutors say a 16-year-old driver will not face felony charges after a car accident that killed an elderly woman. There appears to be little evidence that supports the claim the teenager was texting while driving.

Federal criminal charges in drug case

Manuel Quintero of Paramount, Calif. and Michelle Quintero, of Lidgerwood N.D will face federal charges in connection with a September drug bust. The bust took place at Dakota Magic Casino near Hankinson, N.D. The two were found with 1 pound of methamphetamine.

Dilworth to hold public flood meeting

The city of Dilworth will hold a public meeting on Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. to help inform residents of options when it comes to flood protection. A group will soon decide on a option that will be a diversion project built in either North Dakota or Minnesota.

Pomeroy says he will wait on health care

ND Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he is going to wait for results from a bipartisan health care meeting in Washington before he endorses any agreement. Pomeroy is for health care reform, but say she does not support either bill that has been passed through the house or senate.

Study shows Obama losing support from youth

After overwhelming support in the 2008 election from voters 18-29 President Obama's support has taken a dive according to a study by Pew Research. The lack of change in Washington and an escalating war in Afghanistan are two of the major reasons for this loss of support.

UND must wait for entrance into Summit League

UND President Robert Kelley announced Tuesday that they will have to wait past the 2011-2012 season to enter the conference. According to kelly this would have happened even if the State Board of Higher Education forced UND to change its nickname.

Gustafson to address biofuel future in our economy

Our own NDSU economist Cole Gustafson is taking part in determining the future of biofuels in our economy. Gustafson has been at NDSU since 1986 and he started participating in this project in 2007. The goal of his team is to bring colleges and businesses together with economists to determine alternative fuel options.

ITS to implement new wireless security measures

In the fall of 2010 the Information Technology Services will implement a new campus wide security feature for wireless internet users. This new feature will require students at NDSU to download a certificate which lasts up to five years before it must be renewed; this certificate will make using the wireless internet on campus more secure. This new security feature will not prohibit guests on campus from using the wireless internet as they are able to stop by the ITS Help Desk and get a guest pass. Current students are encouraged to download their certificates as soon as possible to reduce stress and confusion for this coming fall.

Moorhead begins 2010 flood planning

Moorhead is already planning for the flood of 2010 by opening a sandbag filling site on the north-side of town. Volunteers are asked to come and help manually fill 300,000 sandbags for the potential flood. The City Council approved spending up to $500,000 from the city reserves to help prepare for and prevent flood damages. A portion of the money has already been allotted to the purchase of a sand-bagging machine which will be set up on the south-side of town in about three weeks. Get ready for the flood battle of 2010.

Northern State legend to retire

Northern State head basketball coach Don Meyer, the NCAA most winningest men's basketball coach in history, has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Meyer, 65, passed Bob Knight in January 2009 in wins. Knights record stood at 902, while Meyer has a career record of 922-323.

Two identified in death near Sisseton, SD.

Authorities have identified 50-year-old Michael Brant and his 28-year-old nephew Jarred Brant as the deceased in a fire west of Sisseton, S.D. Authorities did not immediately know where the two were from or who lived in the trailer home. The cause of the fire is unknown, but authorities do not suspect foul play.

Oakport township readies for potential flood

Potential major flooding is already a concern in the Red River Valley and Oakport Township north of Moorhead is getting ready. The township plans to erect three temporary dikes. There will be meetings to discuss these dikes scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22, Tuesday and Thursday at Oakport Town Hall, 1401 28th Ave. N.

Two people dead in morning blaze

Two people passed away this morning when a fire in a small apartment complex near Concordia College in Moorhead caught fire. The identity of the two victims remains unknown, but neighbors claim the man and women lived together on the lower level of the complex.

Crash near Nevis, Minn leaves three injured

A crash on 219th Avenue at about 3:40 p.m. on Thursday left three injured. Angela Colburn of Park Rapids, Minn. collided with a 16-year-old female driving west on County Road 18. Colburn had a stop sign.

Widespread spring flooding possible in western ND

Western North Dakota has experienced much snow fall and saturated ground and wetlands leading to hydrologists to say it is at high risk for widespread flooding. Especially in areas around the Knife River, Beaver Creek and Apple Creek.

City officials to discuss downtown one-ways

One-ways can be frustrating and very confusing which is why city officials and project consultants are meeting to discuss Fargo's downtown one-ways. There are several alternatives that have been discussed to make the one-ways more user-friendly.

West Fargo woman involved in online scam

Trying to find love? Maybe visiting websites such as Match.com aren't the answer. West Fargo police are investigating after a woman said she was taken for $28,000 by a scam artist who pretended to be stationed in Afghanistan.

Northwest corner of Minard to be stabilized

The collapsed northwest corner of Minard Hall will be completely stabilized after this week, according to President Dick Hanson. Contractors have begun removing the brick from the collapsed area and once this has been completed the floors will be demolished. The architects who are working on the Minard Hall project will have a new plan ready by May 28.

Minot women sentenced to prison

Willie Jo Starr, the Minot women who crashed her car into a house while intoxicated, was sentenced to two years in prison. She was charged with drunken driving and aggravated reckless driving. Starr drove her car into the basement of James and Deanna Klein, pinning their daughter Lexi Klein to her bed. Lexi suffered lower back and pelvis injuries.

North Dakota exports fall from 2009

North Dakota exports fell more than 21 percent in 2009. This drop is similar to the nationwide 18 percent. The U.S. Commercial Service says ND, was the 44th largest exporter among the United States.

Fargo City Commissioner to run for state house

Mike Williams, Fargo's City Commissioner, announced that he will run as an independent for North Dakota's House of Representatives in November. Williams is a lifelong resident of Fargo and will go up against Mary Ekstrom and Scot Kelsh, both Democrats.

Former President Clinton recovers from heart surgery

Former President Bill Clinton was recovering at his home in suburban New York Friday after being discharged from a Manhattan hospital. The former president had a heart procedure.

North Dakota solider dies of natural causes

A North Dakota National Guard serving in Kosovo has died of what appear to be natural causes. The soldiers name cannot be released until the family has been contacted for at lest 24 hours.

West Fargo man accused of stabbing in bar fight

A West Fargo man was arrested after he was accused of stabbing a man in a five-person bar fight this morning. Police responded to a call at 12:35 a.m. at the Work Zone bar

City looking for sandbag storage facility

Fargo officials are looking into five warehouses that could be potential storage sites for storing sandbags for this Springs possible flood. City officials hope to have 1 million sandbags within two weeks of March 1.

Lake Park-Audubon basketball coaches resign

Two Lake Park-Audubon, Minn. girls basketball coaches have resigned after allegations were raised and police are now investigating them. Head coach Andrew Schwan and assistant coach Darrin Myhre submitted their resignation once placed on administrative leave. The allegations were not made clear.

Ambulance drivers ok after rollover

Sarah Ulmer of Edgeley, N.D. and Michael Techentin of Jamestown, N.D. have been treated and released from Innovis Hospital after they rolled their Ambulance. The two were traveling on I-94 about five miles west of Fargo at 2:40 p.m. on Monday. They were trying to transport a patient, Albert Geiszler.

NDSU to become smoke free campus

NDSU will become a smoke-free campus starting on March 1. President Richard Hanson has already signed the new smoking policy that was approved by the University Senate. Smoking is currently against campus laws unless 50 feet away from any building.

Toyota to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids

The Japanese government announced that they will be recalling about 300,00 Prius hybrid cars worldwide because of recent break related problems.

Winkelman to turn pro in Poland

Former NDSU basketball stand out (second all time in scoring) Brett Winkelman is close to signing a deal with Wloclawek, Poland. Winkleman, a Morris, Minn. native, was playing for Edimes, Italy before being released. He was averaging 15 points per game.

Autopsy to be performed on south Fargo man

An autopsy will be needed in determining the death of David James Volk. Volk was found dead outside his south Fargo condo around 11:20 a.m. It appeared he had slipped on the ice several times and possible head trauma, but it is unclear if that was the cause of death.

North Dakotans splitting lottery winnigs

Two North Dakota residents have claimed the $192,442 prize from Wednesday's Wild Card 2 lottery drawing. Joe Jongeward of Valley City was one winner and the other wished to remain anonymous.

January ice storm troubles dams

The January ice storm that left thousands of people without power in the Dakotas also had an effect on water release from certain Missouri river dams. According to the Army Corps of Engineers releases from Oahe Dam in South Dakota were cut because of inadequate transmission capacity for power generation. The releases have since been returned to normal.

Fire damages in south Fargo over $50,000

A fire that broke out of a south Fargo garage on Tuesday has an estimated damaged amount of $65,000. Aldamer Kenville says he was warming his snowblower motor when the fire stared.

Trial for Detroit Lakes man begins

Chad Eric Stewart, 26, of Detroit Lakes had his trial begin today. Stewart has been accused of being involved in the killing of four people near Pine Point northeast of Detroit Lakes. Stewart was driving when his vehicle went off the road hitting the pedestrians.

Power outages in the Dakotas down

Power outages in North and South Dakota from the snow storm late last month are down to about 250 households in South Dakota and 120 in North Dakota. At the peak of the outages 20,000 people were without power in the Dakotas.

Academy Award nominees annouced

The Academy Awards recently released the coveted list of movies up for best picture. Other popular categories including best actress, actor, director and so on were annouced as well. The ceremony has changed slightly as 10 movies will be up for best picture instead of the usual five. James Cameron "Avatar" headlined the nominees along with "The Hurt Locker", "Inglorious Bastards" and "Up" just to name a few.

Groundhog's day determines more winter

In Pennsylvania, Puxsuatawny Phil has seen in shadow and determines that there will be six more weeks of winter. Phil is a groundhog and the people in Pennsylvania celebrate this annually as it dates back to an old German tradition.

Alabama fugitive sentenced in ND standoff

Three of the four men from Alabama who found themselves in a standoff with North Dakota Police have been sentenced to at least seven years a piece. The worst sentence came to Joshua Southwick and Ashton Mink who each were given 20 years in prison.

Officials say Red River has an 86 percent chance of flooding

The National Weather Servie released figures today projecting an 86 percent chance that the Red River will reach major flood levels or 30 feet. There is a 50 percent chance it will reach 34.6 feet and a 10 percent chance it will reach 40.6 feet. Last march the Red River set a new record cresting at 40.84 feet.

Coyote population reaches records in North Dakota

State wildlife officials say that the number of coyotes in western North Dakota is the highest its been in nearly two decades. With the increase many coyotes are suffering from mange, a condition effecting the coyotes fur.

Man found guilty in murder of a former NDSU football player

21-year-old Thomas Harris of Orlando was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of former NDSU running back Reggie Scott. Scott was gun downed in a parking lot in 2008. Harris received life in prision.

President Hanson to lift hiring freeze

President Richard Hanson announced Tuesday that he plans on lifting a partial hiring freeze at NDSU on Feb. 4. The hiring freeze was put in place to deal with a budget deficit that has already reached $2.5 million.

Travel condititions continue to improve

Travel conditions for both North Dakota and Minnesota have gotten better despite small patches of snow drifts and ice which remain on the roads from the recent storm. Both I-94 and 29 are in what is considered good driving conditions according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

North Dakota top 10 in wind energy

North Dakota has jumped up from 13 to 10 in terms of installed wind capacity, this according to the American Wind Energy Association. The association estimates that North Dakota has 1,203 megawatts of existing wind capacity and 76 megawatts under construction

South Dakota Chief of staff for the governor leaving

Neil Fulton says he will become the new public defender for North and South Dakota. He is currently surving as the cheif of staff for Gov. Mike Rounds.

Storm leaves people without power

About 120 costomers of Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative are without power due to heavy frost on the power lines and breaking poles. Cass County Electric also has 76 people without power south of Jamestown, N.D.

Man faces attempted murder charges in Mapleton.

Nicholas Bruesch, a 22-year-old man, was charged today with attempted murder after a stabbing attempt in Mapleton, N.D. Bruesch was being held in jail for other charges has had his bail raised from $100,000 to $250,000 cash.

Death of a northern Minnesota boy under investigation

The death of Jared Gilbertson of Shelvin Minn., is currently under investigation. Friends of the boy admit to drinking alcohol at another friends house and then dropping Gilbertson off at his home in the early morning of Jan. 16. Gilbertson's father found his son outside in a snowbank later that morning.

Storage units broken into in West Fargo

Someone in West Fargo cut locks and broke through drywall at ABC RV & Mini Storage at 295 6th St. N.W. That someone broke into 17 different storage units.

Fargo/Moorhead Salvation Army campaign passes goal

The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign surpassed its 2009 goal by raising a record $744,715. In 2008 the campaign raised what was then a record number of $657,270. The goal for this year was $650,000.

Bismark identified in crash death

Margaret Ann Gwyther, 81, was killed in a five-car chain-reaction crash late Wednesday near the Buffalo interchange on I-94. Until know she has remained unidentified.

North Dakota women killed in rollover accident

A 41-year-old North Dakota women was killed in a car accident which took place on I-94 between Barnseville and Rothsay Minnesota this morning. The cause of death was appeared to be a roll-over type injury when it was believed that her 2005 Lexus was westbound and she ran into the median. Roads were slippery at the time.

NDSU football to lose another coach

the NDSU football team will be losing wide receiver's coach Terry Samuel as, according to sources, he will be joining Central Michigan of the Mid-American Conference. Samuel will be the coach to leave the Bison this off-season.

World's largest windfarm to be cut in half

Billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens announced that he will be buying around 300 wind turbines instead of his original plans to buy 687. The windfarm was suppose to be in Texas and turbines would be supplied from Canada and Minnesota, but over the summer Pickens backed off of the idea.

Minnesota schools must help budget again

Minnesota schools could be again asked to help balance the budget as the state will not have enough money to pay its bills. According to Pawlenty administration officials, the state does not plan on borrowing money from outside state government before the end of June, but does want to plan on borrowing $550 million just in case.

UND records record enrollment

The University of North Dakota announced today that preliminary spring enrollment numbers reached 12,182 students, the largest first-day spring count in UND history. It represents a 5 percent increase over a year ago.

USC head coach Pete Carroll resigns

Pete Carroll, University of Southern California head football coach, announced that he will be leaving the team in an effort to return to the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks are the team hot after Carroll and are expected to pay about $7 million for his services.

NDSU to hold open forums about new president

Open forums to the public, students and faculty will start today in an effort to help hammer out critera in selecting the new President for NDSU. The first forum will be tonight at 5:30 in the Lark room of the Memorial Union.

Gov. Hoeven to run for senate

North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven is expected to announce later today that he will run for the vacant North Dakota Senate seat in Washington D.C left vacant by Democrat Byron Dorgan. Details to come.

Man enters new evidence in 1985 murder case

A man accused of aiding in the 1985 murder of Ada Senenfelder has recently entered the pleas to three counts of aiding an offender. James Raymond Bolstad says he lied to police about the murder several years ago.

Fargo man sentanced on drug and weapons charges

Marco Griffis, a 30-year-old Fargo man, pleaded guilty in September to possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon was sentenced to more than four years in prison. Griffis has been convicted of drug charges in Illinois and gun charges in Minnesota

Man confesses to armed robbery near Concordia

One of three suspects wanted in the connection of a armed robbery near Concordia College on Nov. 8 has came forward and confessed to the Clay County Sheriff's Office. Jason Christopher Pendleton, 23, is currently being held in Clay County Jail

North Fargo women and daughter escape injury

Police say a women and her 1-year-old daughter were lucky to escape injury Tuesday night whena wooden landscaping block fell through the window of their north Fargo appartment. A 13-year-old boy was arrested for the incident.

Biodiesel needs to keep $1-per-gallon tax

Biodiesel supports claim a federal $1-per-gallon tax credit needs to be extended if biodiesel is to stay competitive with other pertroleum-based diesel fules. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the possible demise of the tax credit concerns him.

Minnesota man claims reward from FBI

Tim Nelson, a Minnesota man who helped capture wanted terrorist Zacarias Moussaoui, has finally recieved his $100,000 dollar reward from the FBI. Nelson was an instructor at the Pan Am international Flight Academy when he reported Moussaoui for suspicious behavior.

Tribes seeking federal grant to help crime

The three Indian Tribes affiliated with the Fort Berthold Reservation is seekig a grant which would help deter crime. The grant is through a Justice Department program called Operation Weed and Seed, which aims to combat violent crime, drug trafficking and drug-related crime in designated high-crime neighborhoods.

Republicans to cap Minnesota spending

The U.S Rep. Michele Bachmann promises to work for a state constitutional amenddment limiting Minnesota spending. The amendment was proposed this morning and was an idea of Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Now a Democratic-controlled Senate committee will consider the plan. Bachmann claims government debit is doubling and tripling.

Airline piolts blame air traffic

The Northwest Airlines piolets Capt. Timothy Cheney, 53 of Gig Harbo, Wash. and First Officer Richard Cole, 54, of Salem Ore. say that controllers vioalted air traffic rules and practices and didn't coordinate effetivly with Northwest dispatches. This was offically filed documents with the National Transportation Board.

Minot man changes plea

A Minot man charged with negligent homicide in a fatal motorcycle crash last summer has changed his plea to guilty. Connor Crowdus will face up to five years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 26. Prosecutors are lowering the alcohol consumption charge, because he who was 19 at the time of the crash.

Massachusetts man to serve time in jail

A 26-year-old man from Massachusetts will spend about eight months behind bars after pleading guilty for trying to entice a 15-year-old Minnesota girl to come out and visit him. David Weller of Attleboro was sentenced in district court to serve 15 months of a 2 1/2-year term. The rest of the term will be served as probation

Minnesota school board memebers to meet

School board members from around Minnesota are crafting a legislative platform on topics from primary election timing to how to pay for flue clinics. The meeting will be in a St. Louis Park hotel. The platform indicates where the influential association comes down on matters the 2010 Legislature is expected to consider

Fort Yates man sentenced to six years

A Fort Yates man, 22-year-old Matthew Penny, accused of driving drunk and causing an accident that killed two people was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland to five years and 11 months in federal prison. He was also ordered to pay $24,000 in restitution.

Eidsness steps down as Moorhead football coach

Rick Eidsness has decided to step down as the head football coach at Moorhead high school. Eidsness was with the Spuds for six season and compiled a record of 30-29 and was 3-6 this past year. He cited wanting to spend more time with his family for his reasons for leaving.

Minnesota faces $1.2 billion in deficit

State leaders learned today that if nothing is done by lawmakers and Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the state will face a $1.2 billion deficit. Minnesota also learned that the state faces a $5.4 billion deficit in 2012 and 2013.

Swin flue infections appear to be dropping

A new government report says swine flu infections have been dropping, but the number of children who died with the illness rose by about 30. Widespread infections have been reported in 32 states, which is down from Nov. 21 with 43 states.

West Fargo police a man after threats to his fiancee

West Fargo police arrested Joseph W. Bryan, a 21-year-old man who, according to Detective Derek Cruff, returned home from a bar and threatened his 19-year-old fiancee. According to the report he held her against her will for several hours.

Bail set at 500,000 for man acused of rape

Bail was set this morning at $500,000 for Lindon Roy Knutson, 61 who was accused of beating, raping and robbing a 73-year-old women last week at a northern Kandiyohi County church. He is on trial for first-degree criminal sexual conduct, first-degree aggravated robbery, third-degree assault and theft in Kandiyohi County District Court

Valley City veteran given honors

A valley City veteran has received the Legion of Honor award from the French government. 90-year-old Leonard Lucas says it is an honor to be recognized for his service in Europe during World War II including Normandy.

Bus acident victims in better condition

Two passengers most seriously injured in this week's tour bus crash near Austin Minn. are improving. 87-year-old Prem Deep and 80-year-old Helen Eubank, both of Rochester, Minn. are in serious condition. They were in critical Thursday evening.

Sex offender moves into North Fargo

Police are notifying North Fargo residents that a sex offender, who has been assessed as a high risk to reoffend has moved into 909 University Drive North. Richard Keszler, 23 was convicted in 2007 for gross sexual imposition for contact with a girl acquaintance under the age of 15

Vikings not to extend stay in the dome

The Minnesota vikings are dismissing a proposal to extend their lease at the Metrodome. The lease is up in 2011 and the proposal would keep the Vikings in the dome at least two more seasons after their lease expires with a year-to-year renewal opinion after that.

Thanksgiving travel appears down

Travel this Thanksgiving is expected to be down compared to last year in North Dakota and Minnesota. Last year, Thanksgiving travel dropped 25.2 percent nationwide in the wake of the housing and financial sector crises, but only 9 percent in AAA's West North Central Region.

Body of Andrew Lindberg found

Andrew Lindberg, a Farmington Minn., man, was flying to Hallock Minnesota where his plane apparently went down 21 miles east of Mahnomen Minn., Deputies from Clearwater and counties reached the plane this morning.

Search starts again for Farmington Minn. man

The search for Andrew Lindberg of Farmington, Minn., a man flying from the twin cities to Hallock Minn., in Kittson County resumed today. It was believed that Lindberg was on his way to Hallock for hunting, when his plane never arrived on Friday.

Midwest states working on credit exchange

At least a dozen Midwestern states are working on the creation of a college-credit exchange that could make it easier for college dropouts to finally complete their degrees. The project would include an electronic database where students could post documents which pertain to their college history as well as other academic and various work experience.

Crash slows traffic on I-94

A crash in the eastbo9und lanes of Interstate 94 east of Casselton, has shut down traffic in that area. The crash occurred just before noon appeared to involve two cars.

UND to enforce stricter fan conduct policy

The University of North Dakota and Ralph Engelstad Arena said they will start enforcing a fan code that prohibits offensive messages on signs or clothing. The new conduct policy also includes a hotline to report bad behavior during men's hockey games. The rules were announced Thursday by UND athletic director Brian Faison.

Walaker shows little support for diversion project

Mayor Dennis Walaker said this past week he will not support a North Dakota flood diversion project because it is too early for him to back the situation. Walaker feels there is not a solid enough plan on the west side of the Red River, which means federal cost-benefit standards are not meat. Without the federal cash, Walaker cannot support the project.

Fargo sets new highest minimum temperatures

Both Fargo and Grand Forks set records Thursday for the highest minimum temperatures for the day. According to a national weather service report, Fargo's minimum of 49 degrees broke the previous record high minimum of 45 degrees set in 1923.

School district settles with angry parent

The Mankato School District has reached a financial settlement with the mother of a girl who was injured while playing kickball in 2008. The 11-year-old Amanda Smith broke her ankle and suffered other injuries after slipping on a folder used by her teacher as a kickball base.

Casa Ramos reopens

Casa Ramos Mexican Resturant reopened Monday morning after eight of its employees were arrested on federal charges of false immigration documents.

Fargo man death confirmed in motorcycle accident

The Fargo man who was found dead after he crashed his motorcycle on Saturday night was confirmed as Clinton J. Ewalt. Ewalt had been driving his motorcycle around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday near Ricks Bar on 27th Street North.

78-year-old cancer patient whishes to delay trial

The attorney for a 78-year-old cancer patient charged with killing his wife of nearly 50 years wants to delay the trial. Thomas Dickson say he's still reviewing evidence in the case against Matthais Zimprich and needs more time.

Senate approves bill for North Dakota

The U.S Senate voted late Thursday to approve an appropriations bill that includes funding to support North Dakota's high-tech research industry and efforts to ensure first responders in North Dakota have the resources they need.

Minnesota state program falls short

A state program that helps lower-income students pay for college in Minnesota is $13 million dollars over its budget. The State Grant Program helps nearly 85,000 students attend college and will dive into their 2010 funds.

66-year-old Fargo man arrested for exposing himself

66-year-old Darreld Calvin Orlander was arrested for alledgedly exposing himself to Fargo discovery Middle School students. The charges are a class C felony bcause the incident occured on a bus in the school parking lot.

Bodies of Dickinson State students found

Police found the bodies of three missing Dickinson State University students in a vehicle submerged in a stock pond northwest of town Tuesday, two days after they went missing. The girls includ Krystin Gemar 22, Ashley Neufeld, 21, and Afton Williamson 20.

Three more Minnesota deaths due to swine flue

Minnesota health officals are saying at least three more deaths have resulted from the swine flu, or H1N1. That makes 15 total people to die from the swin flue and one more from flu like symptoms in Minnesota.

43 ejected from Lambeau Filed

At least 43 football fans at Lambeau Field Sunday were ejected during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers game. Police say 43 ejects are more than usual for a Packer game. 13 people were arrested at Lambeau, more for unlawful conduct.

Pat Anderson to run for Minnestoa Govenor

Former State Auditor Pat Anderson says as Minnesota governor she'd back an expansion of the sales tax opposite reduction in corporate and individual income taxes. The Republican candidate set off Monday on a 14-city tour.

Fighting Sioux nickname not high on list

Standing Rock tribal Chairman Charles Murphy says the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname is not at the top of his administrations list at the moment, but is willing to talk about it if no deadlines are imposed. the NCAA has ruled the logo hostile and abusive and the State Board of Higher Education will remove it if a long term agreement with the Standing Rock and Spirt Lake Sioux tribes cannot be found.

West Fargo police looking for dogs

The West Fargo Police Department wants the public's help in finding and identifying the owner of two middle-sized brown dogs that bit a teenage boy on Thursday. The boy suffered minor injuries and police want to find out whether the dags are up to date on their shots.

NDSU Development Foundation refuses to pay

Two major players in the ongoing saga about the NDSU president's house have reached a stalemate over the payment of around $142,000 of cost overruns. The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education said Friday that the NDSU Development Foundation should pay for the entire house project, which totaled nearly $2.04 million. The foundation refuses to pay.

Federal court delays hearing on Nakota name

A federal court hearing has been delayed until Dec. 3 in aj dispute over who owns the right to the Nokota horse breed name. A judge granted an order blocking the Minnesota-based Nokota, on registering or certifying the horses name.

Slow harvest a danger for Minnesota hunters

The slow harveest has Minnestoa authorities concerened about the safety of deer hunters. The season opens Nov. seventh and the Minnesota Department of Natuarl Resources says the delayed harvest raises safety concerns for hunters who participate in deer drives. The standing crops can reduce visibility.

Seasonal parking restrictions begin this weekend

Season parking restrictions in Fargo begin Sunday. For about 14 days police will be warning vehicles breaking the law with warning flyers. After the two weeks tickets will be 15 dollars.

Fighting Sioux nickname still in limbo

The state deadline for UND's Fighting Sioux nickname expires this Saturday and so far, there has been no offical word from the Standing rock Sioux Tribe that they would or wouldn't hold a referendum. The State Board of Higher Education said they are waiting to see if tribal Chairman Charlie Murphy wants to hold the referendum.

Mother asking court to step out of cancer case

The parents of Daniel Hauser, the boy who, with his mother, fled court demands for him to receive chemotherapy for his Hodgkin's lymphoma, are asking the court to stop supervising the treatments. Hauser's mother Colleen says the boy is getting treatment and there is no need for the court's supervision as there are no signs of neglect.

Fargo high school football games rescheduled

The Fargo South and West Fargo playoff football games have been relocated to the Fargodome and will be played Friday, Oct. 30. The move has been made due to poor field conditions which are expected. Dickinson will play Fargo South in the 3A playoffs at 4:30 p.m. and West Fargo will play Minot 30 minutes following the first game.

Farmer leaves $1 million to zoo

A local farmer left $1 million to the Chahinkapa Zoo in Wahpeton N.D. Alfred Boehning died last January. He was a bachelor who was known for his love of peacocks. Kathy Diekamn, the zoo's director, says it is the largest single donation the zoo has ever received.

Bemidji men arrested

Two Bemidji Minn. men were arrested late Thursday night after trying to steal a par of semitrailers from OK Tire in Fargo. Paul A. Mix, 27 of Bemidji, and Steven L. Obrien 39, of Cass Lake, Minn., were arrested after trying to escpae on foot.

Bismarck teenager found guilty of manslaughter

Stevie Buckley, a Bismarck teenager, has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter. Jurors found the girl guilty on Thursday, Oct. 22. Buckley's daughter Kyra was starved and dehydrated.

Hanson named interim president

NDSU and North Dakota State Board of Higher Education annouced today that Dr. Richard Hanson will serve as the interim president of NDSU. Hanson is a alumni of NDSU and played football for the Bison. He is scheduled to take over December 1st

Downtown American Legion building for sale.

The downtown Fargo American Legion building, located at 505 3rd ave. N. is up for sale. Leaders of the Gilbert C. Grafton Post 2 are looking for a smaller facility they can better afford. All events scheduled throughout October will remain on and the building will be open for Veterans Day.

St. Paul boy dies waiting for heart

3-year-old Connor Tucker recently passed away while awaiting a heart transplant. Tucker had been hospitalized under sedation in hopes that he would grow strong enough for a temporary heart device. Tucker died Sunday, just a few weeks shy of his fourth birthday.

Civil lawsuit filed against former Shanley teacher

A civil lawsuit accusing a former teacher at Fargo Shanley High School of sexually abusing a 14-year-old boy was filed in Cass county District Court on Tuesday. This marks the first civil action against Brother Raimond Rose in the state of North Dakota. Father Rose is a member of the Christian Brothers of the Midwest and has five suits accusing him of sexual abuse pending in Minnesota. A California case was settled in 2003 out of court for $1.1 million.

Grafton man arrested for firing gun

Grafton police say a man is in custody after firing a gun in the back yard of a home last Sunday evening. The event occurred about 9 p.m. The man fired a gun, then refused to surrender inside the home. The police managed to reason with the man, no one was injured.

Minnesota pig tests positive for H1N1

At least one pig in the state of Minnesota tested positive for the H1N1, or swine flue virus. the U.S Department of Agriculture said this is the first case of a pig contacting the United States. Humans cannot catch the swine flue by eating pork products.

Jose Mohler to start Saturday

The NDSU Bison are making a change at quarterback. Freshman Jose Mohler will start Saturday in favor of senior Nick Mertens again Missouri State. The move comes after the Bison started the season 1-6. Mertens was 15-31 passing in the loss to South Dakota State last Saturday. He had two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Bismarck man charged with murder

a Bismqarck man accused of shaking his infant son has been charged with murder after his 3 month old child died due to the shaking. Originally, Aarin Cratty was charged with abuse or neglect of a child, but the charges were upped after the infants death. The sentence can carry out a maximum of life in prison and his bale is now set at $100,000.

Minnesota to honor dead Marine

Flags at all of Minnesota's state and federal buildings will be flown at half-staff this weekend in honor of National Guard Major Tad Hervas. Hervas died in Iraq on Oct. 6 under mysterious conditions.

Health Department says H1N1 vaccine expected

North Dakota's Health Department says 12,300 doses of swine flue vaccine is expected to arrive in the state late next week. Health officials say the shipment will be both the nasal spray form and the injectable vaccine will be available. Pregnant women, children ages 6 to 18 and health care workers get priority

NDSU president uses donated money

NDSU President Joseph Chapman spent more than $22,000 in donations to NDSU, to take his family to the inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington D.C. The money came from a discretionary fund of the NDSU Development foundation, according to documents provided by the foundation.

Minnesota students among the best in math

Recent test results show that Minnesota students are among the best in the country in math. The National Assessment of Education Progress shows the state's fourth-graders in a statistical tie for first place with four other states. Minnesota eight graders are only second to Massachusetts.

Moose trangquilized in south Fargo

A moose in south Fargo has been tranquilized and is being transported to Brewer Lake Wildlife Management Area near Erie in northeastern Cass County. The bull moose, approximately 1 to 2 years old, was in a grassy area between MainStay Suites and Sleep in near 45th street south and 19th avenue.

Afghanistan situation in "serious jeopardy."

The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee says more troops are needed to combat an increasingly potent Taliban. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein agrees more with conservatives than with her own party. Including Senator Carl Levin, chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee. He wants to hold off new troops until a revision of the U.S. strategy for Afghanistan is released.

Rising water produces more walleyes

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says rising water in Devils lake has helped produce the largest natural walleye hatch that fisheries crews have ever documented. Officials say the annual reproduction survey produced a lakewide average catch of 107 walleyes per net. The 17-year average has been 17 walleyes per net and is 45 percent more than the highest average in 1997.

Chicago Cubs file for bankruptcy protection

Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, a step that will allow its corporate parent to sell the team in an $845 million deal. The filing was anticipated and is expected to lead to a brief stay in Chapter 11 for the Cubs.

Corn crops expected to be down

North Dakota's corn crop is expected to produce 215 million bushels this fall, down 25 percent from last year's record crop because of a corresponding decrease in acreage. The U.S Agriculture Department raised the corn estimate by 6 percent form the previous month. The 1.75 million acres of corn is 24 percent less than 2008.

Man stabbed after Vikings/Packers game

A 30-year-old Minneapolis man has been arrested for stabbing another man after they fought about the Vikings vs. Packers Monday Night Football game. The attack took place outside Leaning Tower of Pizza restaurant in Minneapolis Monday night. 41-year-old Leif Heide of Minneapolis was stabbed in the abdomen after the suspct followed him outside the restaurant and confronted him.

Obama earns Peace Prize

President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in a stuning decision designed to encourage his initiatives to reduce nuclear arms, ease tension with the Muslim world and stress diplomacy and cooperation. Nobel observers were shocked by the unexpected choice so early in the Obama Presidency.

North Dakota to benefit from $626 billion defense bill

The $626 billion defense spending bill that passed the Senate Tuesday includes more than $70 million toward North Dakota military research and projects, Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan said.

North Dakota to benefit from 626 bil

Hellen Keller statue to be built

Alabama installed the nations first statue honoring a disabled person in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. The statue is a bronze 7-year-old Helen Keller, the moment she realized the mystery of language without sight or hearing.

YMCA of Cass and Clay counties to be renamed

The YMCA of Cass and clay counties has been renamed the Fercho Family YMCA. The branch is located at 400 1st ave south. The name change is to honor a local benefactor Dr. Cal and Doris Fercho. Cal Fercho has long ties to the YMCA, donating space in downtown Fargo in 1989 to become the new YMCA.

Chrysler to split Dodge

Chrysler's new Italian management has decided to split the Dodge brand into two groups, one focusing on Dodge Ram trucks and the other on cars and minivans. The two executives are leaving the company only three months after their appointment to lead two of its three brands, Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep.

Nations oldest food magazine to close.

Gourmet, the nation's oldest food magazine, is closing. According to the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal Gourmet's owner, Conde Nast Publications Inc., is shutting the title down along with two other magazines.

Obama addresses health care to doctors

President Barak Obama held a news conference on Monday to address health care reform to both doctors and nurses. The President says medical professionals support his proposals and the American public should follow their lead.

2016 summer games in Rio de Janerio

The International Olympic Committee today annouced that the 2016 summer games will be held in Rio de Janerio Brazil. This marks the first time the games have ever been held in South America. Rio beat out United State hopefull Chicago, which was eliminated after the first round. Chicago received the least amount of votes.

Trollwood Performing Arts School looses exectuve director

Vicki Chepulis, executive director of Trollwood Performing Arts School, announced that she will be leaving the school after 31 years of service. She says she is leaving for personal reasons.

Roughriders win another tennis title

The Grand Forks Red River high school boys tennis team earned its 12th straight title after defeating Fargo South 5-0. The Roughriders extended their dual match winning streak to 134. The last team to beat Red River was Fargo South in 2000

Tougher Abortion bill blocked

Senators writing a health care overhaul bill on Wednesday rejected a bid to strengthen anti-abortion provisions already in the legislation. The 13-10 vote by the Senate Finance Committee could threaten support for health care overhaul from some Catholics who back its broad goal of expanding coverage.

Vandalism in Dickinson

a rash of vandalism occurred across Dickinson on Moday, causing damage to several residents' property. AT least six vehicles and homes were damaged by what appeard to be hammers and bb or pellet guns. Other properties were also reported damaged

Elderly patient found

An elderly dementia patient who wandered away from an assisted care facility Tuesday night was found after authorities used a thermal inager from the Minnestoa State Patrol airship to locate him.

North Dakota to get unemployment insurance

North Dakota is getting nearly $6.5 million from the federal government to upgrade its unemployment insurance system. It is part of a $164 million being given to 49 different states. The labor department hopes it will beef up both operation and security of the unemployment system.

Gander Mountain to go private

Outdoor retailer Gander Mountain Co. says it plans to become a privately owned company. This will send its share value soaring from $3.82 a share to $5.15 per share. A 35 percent increase

Pipeline worker sentenced

A pipeline worker was formally sentenced to 499 months in prison for the 2008 asphyxiation death of a Park Rapids, Minn. woman. Richard Derek Wright, stared serving his sentence earlier this summer at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in St. Cloud Minn.

Harvey ND men arrested

Two Harvey, N.D., men were arrested Thursday in connection with a home invasion Wendesday night in Sabin Minn. Joseph Michael Weninger and Jason Lee roerick were arrested in Wells County North Dakota and are being held on suspicion of first-degree aggravated robbery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and fifth degree burglary.

Devil's Lake to raise dike

The Devil's Lake city Commission has given the final approval to raise the dike protecting the city from the swollen lake. The dike currently stands at 1,460 feet and will be raised to 1,465 feet with an option to go three feet higher.

Fargo men indicted in Kentucky

The cases of two Fargo men accused of trying to kidnap a 14-year-old girl from Bowling Green Kentucky were bound over a grand jury Friday morning. Under Kentucky law the two must be indicted within 60 days or they will be automatically released. The two men are Dragaon Jovanovic and Elivs Tahirovic. The attempted to kidnap the child to bring her back to Fargo and marry one of the men's son.

Two Fargo men arrested in Kentucky

Two Fargo men are charged with attempted kidnapping after tehy allegedly tried to pick up a 14-year-old girl from Bowling Green Ky. Their goal was to bring her Back to North Daktoa and marry the 14-year-old son of one of the men. Dragan Jovanovic and Elivs Tahirovic are being held in Warren County Kentucky. regional jail on $50,000 bond.

Gov. John Hoeven anounces new youth council

Gov. John Hoeven today annouced the4 establishment of a new North Dakota Youth Office designed to invite young people to stay in North Dakota and to incorporate existing youth-related programs. The Youth Office is part of a broader movement called "Youth Forward" designed to encourage young people to build their future in North Dakota

Graffiti spree possibly solved

Fargo police announced Wendesday that two graffit sprees involving more than 12 separate acts of vandalism ahve been solved. A total of three juveniles have been referred to junenile court to face charges.

Minnesota remains high with house forclosures

Minnesota's home foreclosure rate remains the highest in the Upper Midwest, even though there was a decline in the rate from July to August. Realtytrac.com shows approximately 3,700 foreclosures in Minnesota during August, a decline of nearly 11 percent from a month earlier, but an increase of 70 percent compared to a year ago.

Fargo man sentanced in child abuse case

A Fargo man was sentenced Monday to a five-year prison term for child neglect after hitting his six-month old son in the head with a clothes hamper. Dantonie Blunt pleaded guilty earlier this summer to a felony charge of child neglect. He said he deeply regrets the incident

2.5 Million dollar Monastery renovations

A $2.5 million renovation project is progressing at the Sacred Heart Monastery near Rchardton ND. Work on the four-decade-old facility began in March.

Police investigate hit and run

Police in Fargo are investigating whether the driver of a car that hit and seriously injured a women Tuesday did so intentionally or accidetnally. The vehicle struck a 36-year-old Fargo women at about 8:45 a.m. as she tried to cross the street in the 1600 block of Third Avenue South, near Jefferson Elementary School.

Toby Keith voted Songwriter/artist of the decade

Country music star Toby Keith has been voted songwriter/artist of the decade by the Nashville Songwriters Association Internationa. Keith will receive his award October 18 for his hit songs including "Courtesy of the Red, White, and blue and "God Love Her."

North Dakota earns money for foster care

The state Department of Human Services says it has received $80,320 from the federal government for increasing the number of children adopted from foster care. State officals say 121 children were adopted from North Dakota's foster care system during the last federal fiscal year. North Dakota is part of 38 states and Puerto Rico sharing $35 million in adaption awards

Murder/Mandslaughter down from a year ago

The FBI says murder and manslaughter reported to police has dropped almost 4 percent from a year ago. The 3.9 percent decline in killings was part of a nationwide drop in violent crime of 1.9 percent from 2007 to 2008.

CORE Lutheran groups looks to leave ELCA

The chair of CORE, a Lutheran reform group, has said the organization plans to become a "free-standing synod," which will leave the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America or ELCA. Lutheran Core chair Rev. Paul E. Spring said the ELCA, which is the nation's largest Lutheran denomination, had fallen into heresy after certain actions were taken at the churchwide assembly last month.

Disorderly Conduct at North Quiznos

Police are searching for a suspect in an incident reported at 9:32 a.m. at the north Quizno's Subs restaurant at 1100 19th ave north. The incident was originally reported as a robbery, but nothing was demanded and it now appears to be a disorderly conduct case. The suspect was described as a white male wearing all black.

Student attacked on MSUM campus

Police say an 18-year-old male was hospitalized with significant facial injuries after he confronted his ex-girlfriend and a group of her male friends early Friday morning on the Minnesota State University Moorhead campus. Police received a 2:43 a.m. report of a male who came to campus security with blood on his face.

Worlds Oldest Person Dies

The world's oldest known person has died in Los Angeles at the age of 115. The cause of death is believed to be a heart attack but an autopsy will be performed to confirm the cause of death. Gertrude Baines was born in 1984 in Shellman, Georgia. She became the world's oldest living person when a 115-year-old women, Maria de Jesus, died in Portugal in January.

Fargo Man Arressted

A 32-Year-Old Fargo man has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child under the age of 15. Jermaine Mimms was arrested Thursday on suspicion of gross sexual imposition. He is being held in the Cass County Jail

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