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Downtown construction impacting local businesses in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — For about four weeks now, construction has been going on in Downtown Bismarck. This caused some road closures last week. On Wednesday, the road finally reopened. However, businesses downtown are struggling because of the ongoing project. “It hurt. As you can see, you cannot find our parking spots, but today is […]
Bobcat Offers Nationwide Contest Offering $100,000 To Renovate A City Park
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With summer in full force a local company is holding a massive nationwide renovation contest. Bobcat’s Park and Rec Makeover will give away $100,000 in renovations to a local park. They kicked off the contest by making over a baseball field in Waco,...
Benefit for Fargo boy battling rare form of cancer
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Lend A Hand Up organized a benefit today, July 17, for an 11-year-old boy from Fargo who’s battling a rare form of cancer. Just before Mother’s Day, Easton Hoffman was taken to a pediatric walk-in clinc after not feeling well for a few days. “His mom took him in and they did an X-ray where they immediately saw a big mass. They took him down to the hospital and straight into oncology,” said Joel Swanson, Easton’s grandfather.
Third Street construction hurting businesses
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - If you’ve driven on Third Street in downtown Bismarck, you know how challenging it’s been to navigate because of construction projects. It’s also been difficult for customers to visit some of their favorite haunts like The Firepit and Nara Ramen restaurants. But there’s hope.
Fargo man injured in highway crash involving semi truck
(Fargo, ND) — A 61-year-old Fargo man was injured in a collision involving a pickup truck and a semi truck on Highway 10 in Minnesota. It happened in Lake Park just after 7:30 this morning. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2018 Freightliner...
Increased security for Downtown Fargo Street Fair
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Downtown Fargo Street Fair will have increased security measures this year. After the events on July 14, 2023, including the alleged plot to attack the street fair, public safety partners discussed what they can do this year to make attendees feel safe. In the early days of the investigation last year, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said they believed the gunman was planning a mass casualty event at the Downtown Street Fair or the Red River Valley Fair.
Welcome House seeks financial assistance
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The primary goal of the Welcome House is to help at-risk families stay warm, stay safe and grow. As Bismarck’s only homeless shelter tailored to families, they take on a noteworthy role. “I think that’s what’s so special about this place, is that families can...
Kindred EMS Considers New Approach to Staffing Issues
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - For years, emergency services in Kindred relied on volunteer EMTs to properly staff ambulances and respond to calls. As of late, though, that method has become untenable. Rather than give up -- or switch to an entirely different and potentially economically unsustainable model --...
Fourth Street Farmers Market returns tomorrow in Grand Forks
(KNOX) – The 4th Street Farmers market is set to return for the 13th year. Located on the east sidewalk of the County Office Building, 151 S 4th St, this market runs from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays starting July 18 and ending Aug. 15. With more than...
Game Changers in Business Banking
Border Bank Welcomes New Treasury Management Director. Since its inception in 1935, Border Bank has been a game changer in local banking, offering the best in service and resources to help businesses succeed and thrive. Over 85 years later, Border Bank continues to serve local business owners in exceptional ways and is excited to step into a new chapter of being game-changers in business banking.
Missing woman found safe in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A post being shared on social media prompted Richland County authorities to search for a missing woman. Several people reached out to Valley News Live on Wednesday with concerns surrounding a Facebook account and the alleged abuse being documented on it. A video on that Facebook page shows a woman repeatedly saying “stop” and crying out for help.
Stadheim Family Benefit Rollover Auction
Benefit rollover auction in memory of Rainn J. Stadheim, daughter of Jeremy and Carrie Stadheim of Reeder, North Dakota, is scheduled for noon on Monday, July 22 at Faith Livestock Auction in Faith, South Dakota. A 900-pound Hereford steer, donated by Herman Schumacher of Herreid, South Dakota, will be auctioned...
C-sUAS Demo Returns to U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground
Unmanned Vehicle Technologies and uAvionix Announce FAA BVLOS Waiver for Michigan Test Site. Unmanned Vehicle Technologies, LLC (UVT) and uAvionix jointly announced that UVT has received a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver to operate small unmanned aircraft systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) at their test site in Michigan. This waiver, granted under Part 107 regulations, allows UVT to significantly advance operational capabilities, opening new avenues for remote enterprise applications.
Awesome Foundation Grant Award Winner: The Tell
Courage? Vulnerability? Active self-empowerment? The TELL brings individuals together in a community built on sharing personal experiences. Originating in 2012, the unscripted storytelling event was one of many community gatherings that ended abruptly at the beginning of 2020 with the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, four years later, enthusiasts are looking at a reboot of this unique community experience.
USMC Junior National Wrestling Tourney Continues in Fargo
The huge United States Marine Corps Junior National Wrestling Tournament has been moving along in Fargo, North Dakota with close to 7000 grapplers competing. The Wyoming contingent, especially on the boys' side, has found this tournament very challenging. In the boy's junior freestyle bracket, Liam Fox of Cheyenne East went...
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