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Fargo Police investigating south Fargo incident
UPDATE (8/29 4:07pm): Fargo Police: No explosives or suspicious items found following report of bomb in south Fargo. (FARGO) — The Fargo Police Department is asking people to avoid the area from 38th Street South to Interstate 29 and 52nd Avenue South to 60th Avenue South in Fargo until further notice. Police appear to be focusing their investigation on the Walmart store in that area.
Fargo South High School locked down after threat
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Fargo South High School is on lockdown after officials say a threat was called into the school. It’s the first day of school for students in Fargo. Parents were notified about the lockdown by a notification from Principal Kristi Brandt. The notification said a phone call was received by the school office around 2:00 p.m. The caller indicated they had placed bombs around and in the school.
Burgum kicks off 2024 Main Street Initiative event in Watford City
(WATFORD CITY) – The 2024 Main Street ND Summit kicked off its first full day today with a keynote address from Gov. Doug Burgum, setting an enthusiastic tone for the 2½-day event. In his opening remarks. Burgum welcomed nearly 500 community leaders, business owners, city planners and economic development professionals who gathered to explore the theme of “Regional Prosperity.”
NWS damage survey results: EF1 tornado near Steele; EF2, EF1 tornadoes near Mound City, SD
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The National Weather Service offices in Bismarck and Aberdeen sent out storm damage survey teams Thursday to figure out what caused the damage Wednesday in some communities and to determine the ratings of tornadoes. Here are the results from NWS Bismarck:. “Severe thunderstorms struck south-central North...
Tioga Public Schools building addition to high school
TIOGA, N.D. (KUMV) - Crews are working on a building expansion at Tioga High School. Groundwork started in late July on the new addition, including a new gymnasium and six classrooms. Tioga Superintendent Paul Olson said it will house the district’s sixth graders to open up more space at Tioga Elementary. With more growth expected, Olson said the fifth graders will move in eventually.
Four ND Teacher of the Year finalists to hold school celebrations
The ND Teacher of the Year award seeks to recognize a teacher who stood out among all the others in the impact they have had on their students' lives. The four finalists have been named, and they will each hold their own celebration to recognize their achievements.
Iowa State meets North Dakota in its fourth straight opener against an FCS opponent
North Dakota at Iowa State, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. This is the fourth straight year the Cyclones have opened against an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision. The Cyclones have won six straight against the FCS since losing to Northern Iowa in 2016. North Dakota is playing an FBS opponent for the fourth straight year. Its only win over an FBS team was 24-13 at Wyoming in 2015.
Lakewood Elementary School holds school-wide Pledge of Allegiance on first school day
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - All children in Bismarck and Mandan are back in the classroom. The last group started on Wednesday. This is the second year for Mandan’s Lakewood Elementary, and students got the year started with the Pledge of Allegiance. Principal Pat Beckman said this ritual helps unite...
Enrollment Up But Just Slightly At Fargo Public Schools
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Classes are underway and enrollment is up but just slightly at Fargo Public Schools. First day enrollment is at 11,402 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. That is an increase of just 24 kids from the first day of school last year. In comparison, West...
Mandan High School on first day of school
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - After years of planning and anticipation, faculty and students say they’re excited to be in the new Mandan High School. It took a few years to get the new school built, and it’s very different from the old school. “It’s really big, and it’s...
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