Category Archives: Latest News

Regulator sees further uptick in ND oil
North Dakota's top oil regulator says the state's crude production grew in March and should keep rising throughout the summer, following a lackluster start to the years. Figures released Friday show t...
Doug Barrett May 15, 2021

Lawsuit alleges sexual assault by hockey coach
A 1980s University of Minnesota hockey recruit is among five men suing a former Gophers assistant coach and the school on allegations they were sexually assaulted by the coach decades ago. The federal...
Doug Barrett May 15, 2021

COVID-19 active cases continue to fall in ND
North Dakota health officials have reported 85 new coronavirus cases statewide. Active cases fell slightly to 768. The active cases have trended downward in recent weeks, hovering around 800 the past ...
Doug Barrett May 15, 2021

GF school referendum date inching closer
With the upcoming school bond referendum election only five weeks out Grand Forks school officials remain hopeful the tax hike plan will pass. The district is faced with mounting facility needs and a ...
Doug Barrett May 14, 2021

Woman jailed in knife attacks on three people in Fargo
A 30-year old woman is in custody after a stabbing incident that left three people injured in Fargo on Thursday. Authorities were called to a disturbance at the Mexican Village in Fargo shortly before...
Doug Barrett May 14, 2021

ND & MN officials react to new CDC mask guidelines
North Dakota health officials say this week's CDC decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people should convince more people to get the shot. State Immunization Director Molly Howe...
Doug Barrett May 14, 2021 Molly Howell

ND governor challenges state to become carbon neutral
Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted opportunities to help meet the nation's energy needs during a call with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Burgum says the goal is to do so in a sustainable way thro...
Doug Barrett May 13, 2021

Groundbreaking nears for Law Enforcement Memorial in GF
Supporters of a Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial are hoping to close a fundraising gap this week. A committee working to secure $250,000 dollars for the project is working with over a dozen bu...
Doug Barrett May 13, 2021

ND: Pfizer COVID shot for kids 12 and up
Federal officials this week approved the use of the Pfizer vaccine for children between 12 and 15-years of age. The manager of North Dakota's Immunization programs -- Molly Howell - says it's a change...
Doug Barrett May 13, 2021

Construction on new BMX track officially underway
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held today (Wednesday) on a new Red River BMX track in Grand Forks. The track will be located to the south of the Alerus Center between 42nd and I-29. In addition to bei...
Doug Barrett May 12, 2021