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**Walmart in Fargo Evacuated After Bomb Threat, No Explosives Found**
Chad Olson, the man accused of causing the death of Bailey Jo Bernstein in a hit-and-run accident, now faces upgraded charges of criminal vehicular homicide. The incident occurred in Wahpeton, North Dakota when Olson allegedly struck 20-year-old Bernstein with his vehicle while she was walking with her mother. Bernstein later died from her injuries at a Fargo hospital. Olson, who had a blood alcohol level of .11 shortly after the incident, claimed he thought he had hit a mailbox or a dog. The court case against Olson remains ongoing as the legal proceedings continue.
Peterson Farms Seed Tackles New Project
Ahead of its field days September 10-11 at Prosper, North Dakota, Peterson Farms Seed hosted a ‘Sneak-Peek Media Tour’ this past week. PFS owner Carl Peterson highlighted the company’s investment in research and innovation. Details were also offered about a major construction project happening in Kindred, North Dakota. “We’ve been involved in identity-preserved crops for quite a while,” said Peterson. “The industry is geared toward huge volumes of non-differentiated products such as crush plants, ethanol plants, and export trains. That creates a niche for somebody who wants something a little different like a high-oil soybean or high-fiber wheat. We know we’re very connected to the genetic people, we have good contacts with industry people and we can fill the middle.” The Kindred site will be a trans-loading facility to serve the IP market.
Red River Valley Fair to return to 10-day format, make changes
(WEST FARGO) — The Red River Valley Fair is making changes beginning next year. “You asked and we listened,” the fair posted on Facebook Friday morning. “The Red River Valley Fair is going back to a 10-day format from July 4th to July 13th, 2025, with lower admission prices and more affordable entertainment options!”
Minot Man Charged With More Than 50 Felonies Pleads Not Guilty
(Minot, ND) — A Minot man facing more than 50 felony charges in connection with sexual offenses in three different cases has pleaded not guilty. Julian Monson was in court Thursday for the third case, in which investigators say he tried to solicit sex from an underage girl, and also sent her explicit videos and photos. In that case, he’s charged with attempted use of a minor in a sexual performance, luring minors by computer, and nine counts of promoting obscenity to minors. Monson will be back in court on September 11th for 41 additional felony charges related to the other two cases.
Labor Day Weekend Safety Starts Now in North Dakota
Here is one more reminder as Labor Day weekend kicks off. North Dakota residents are encouraged to prioritize safety in their celebrations. With increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is ramping up efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Starting Friday,...
A mammoth may be hiding below a North Dakota garage
This story originally appeared on North Dakota Monitor. Some mammoth bones have been gnawing at North Dakota State Geologist Ed Murphy for more than 35 years. Murphy on Tuesday described for the North Dakota Industrial Commission how he became aware of a find of mammoth bones in 1988. He updated the commission, which oversees the […]
Tribal communities left without staple foods; legislators demand solutions
Amid a monthslong food shortage affecting tribal food assistance programs, U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to swiftly and thoroughly rectify the situation. “These shortages are a gross failure of program management and the USDA needs to promptly resolve this issue,” said Cramer in a statement to […]
North Dakota Tornado Touches Down Near Steele, Damages Crops and Train Tracks
Sterling, ND – A tornado struck Steele, ND on Monday, damaging crops and train tracks just before Labor Day weekend. The EF-1 tornado touched down about one mile east of Steele at 7:53 p.m. and lasted for two minutes. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Bismarck, the...
Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" to get first screening Friday
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. The original "Star Wars" film has been translated into more than 50 languages over the years,...
‘Wurst Case Scenario’ food truck finds new home in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - A local food truck in Minot called “Wurst Case Scenario” opened its doors as a sit-down restaurant for the first time earlier this month. Co-owner Tony Busch said the name is inspired by a Bob’s Burger reference. They describe their food as creative,...
Labor Day Weekend Safety Starts Now in North Dakota
Here is one more reminder as Labor Day weekend kicks off. North Dakota residents are encouraged to prioritize safety in their celebrations. With increased travel and festivities, the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is ramping up efforts to prevent alcohol-related accidents and ensure a safe holiday for everyone. Starting Friday,...
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