A semi loaded with rubber mats caught fire and burned along I-29 in Richland County on Tuesday. The North Dakota Patrol says a blown tire forced the 40-year old driver to the right shoulder – as the truck quickly caught fire. The cargo was destined for Illinois from Jamestown (ND). The southbound lanes of I-29 were closed for multiple hours near the Christine (ND) exit while the scene was cleaned and cleared. The driver was identified as Geral Carlos Romero from Miami (FL). Romero exited the vehicle and was not injured. He was cited for driving with a suspended license.
Grocery Store Deserts Continue as a Concern
(North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas. According to North Dakota State University Extension, North Dakota has 90 grocery stores, down from 137 in 2014. Jodi ...
May 14, 2026
Wages Increase in Grand Forks County
(KNOX) - Average annual wages in Grand Forks County climbed 2.9% in 2025 according to a new report from North Dakota Job Service. That pushes the average salary to $61,513. Paychecks climbed in 44 of the state's 53 counties last year. Oliver County r...
May 15, 2026
Crash Near Euclid Claims Life of Roseau Man
(KNOX) - A single vehicle crash in Euclid (MN) on Monday has claimed the life of a 65 year old man. The Polk County Sheriff's Department identified the driver as Dale Jensen of Roseau (MN). Jensen was alone in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at t...
May 20, 2026
Knutson Printing Gets Go-Ahead for Rebuild
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks City Council gave final approval Monday to move that allows Knutson Printing to rebuild its print shop on University Avenue. The building was heavily damaged by a fire in January. The council agreed to rezone the property at ...
May 19, 2026
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