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NDSU architecture graduate designs downtown Fargo mural
NDSU graduate Elaine Smith, who currently works for JLG Architects, is finishing a custom-designed mural in downtown Fargo. The mural, located in Roberts Alley on the brick wall behind the Chase Bank building, is a depiction of downtown Fargo’s Dike East River Park, with the vantage point of views west toward Fargo.
Valley City Royals advance in the East Region Legion Tournament
Valley City got some solid pitching and good defense to get by the West Fargo Vets in the play-in game of the Class A East Region American Legion Baseball tournament at Jack Williams Stadium in Fargo. West Fargo struck first in the the bottom of the first on an RBI...
Woman involved in Fargo hit-and-run crash speaks out during recovery
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A woman from Fargo is reminding drivers to look out for pedestrians after being hit by a car while walking in a parking lot. On July 18, Cassidy Schmandt was hit by a speeding driver as she walked into a store, breaking her leg that required several surgeries. After the car hit Schmandt, they drove off.
Woman sentenced for attack on mother
(Grand Fork, ND) — A Grand Forks woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to domestic violence in a case that involved her mother. Brianna Thomas was accused of attempted murder for strangling her mother with a purse strap. Thomas pled guilty last month...
Homeward Animal Shelter in urgent need of fosters or adopters
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Homeward Animal Shelter says they are in urgent need of fosters or adopters for 11 dogs that haven’t found rescue yet. In a Facebook post, the shelter says they recently recieved a desparate plea for help from Journey Home Animal Rescue in rescuing 13 dogs off of the Spirit Lake Reservation.
Two injured after a rollover accident in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Two people are facing life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash in Jamestown on Thursday morning. The Jamestown Police Department responded to the 1500 block of 4th St. NW for reports of a 1 vehicle rollover accident. An initial investigation found the vehicle was traveling...
National Weather Service changing winter language
(KNOX) – Heat advisories will be in effect this weekend…but the National Weather Service is changing wind chill headlines beginning in October. Wind Chill Watches and Warnings will eventually be called Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings, and Wind Chill Advisories will be called Cold Weather Advisories. The National...
Williston Fire Department Responds to Multi-Family Residential Structure Fire
WILLISTON, N.D. – The Williston Fire Department (WFD) was dispatched to the 1500 block of Bison Drive at 1:49 PM by the Williams County Dispatch Center (WCDC) for a reported multi-family residential fire. Flames were confirmed on a third-story balcony, triggering a 1st Alarm response, which includes two fire...
Music in the Park July 24th to feature Myron Sommerfeld and His Music
The Valley City Parks & Recreation is excited to bring longtime, local music man, Myron Sommerfeld and His Music to the City Park Bandshell on Wednesday, July 24 at 7:15 pm. Myron and His Music of the Stars Orchestra will feature swing, 50’s-60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Classic Country, Waltzes, Polkas, Latin, Patriotic and even sing-alongs!
UND lands 98 athletes on Summit League list of academics
(KNOX) – For a second year in a row, the University of North Dakota student-athletes set a new record with 98 selections on the 2023-24 Summit League Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence. In addition to the 98 selections, three North Dakota programs received Team Academic Achievement Awards, the league announced Wednesday.
Former Grand Forks mayor dies
GRAND FORKS, ND — Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens has died. She was 83. Mayor Brandon Bochenski says his thoughts and prayers go out to Owens family and everyone impacted by her loss. He said “on behalf of the entire community of Grand Forks, I would like to...
Stormy Siemion bringing Montana ties to Dickinson State volleyball
Former Skyview head volleyball coach Stormy Siemion is headed to Dickinson State. She'll focus just on coaching volleyball there, and so far, she's brought a lot of Montana volleyball players with her. . Former Skyview head volleyball coach Stormy Siemion is headed to Dickinson State. She'll focus on just coaching...
City Commission Approves Balanced Preliminary Budget for 2025
The Bismarck City Commission unanimously approved a balanced 2025 preliminary budget during Tuesday’s regular commission meeting. This is the third consecutive year the City of Bismarck’s property tax rates have not increased. Approving the preliminary budget sets a hard cap that the City Commission can not exceed, though...
Moorhead man arrested, victim identified in fatal shooting
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Moorhead police make an arrest after a man who was shot Wednesday morning has died. Officers arrested 35-year-old Jamal Ahmed of Moorhead for the death of 37-year-old Franky Torres. Police responded around 3 a.m. Wednesday to a parking lot of the 900 block of 18th...
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