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Former Grand Forks Mayor Pat Owens dies at 83
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The former mayor of Grand Forks, Pat Owens, reportedly died Tuesday, July 23rd in Rochester, Minnesota. Owens was 83 years old. Prior to serving as mayor of Grand Forks, Owens was a long-time city employee. She worked for the city for 33 years, from May of 1963 until the time she was elected mayor in 1996. She led the city through its recovery during the historic flood of 1997.
Touchmark launches new Living Legends exhibit
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Some of the most influential people in our lives come from previous generations. It can be all too easy to avoid asking those people about their pasts. Touchmark is preserving some of its residents’ histories through the new exhibit “Living Legends.”. Life Enrichment Director...
Bismarck man charged with negligent homicide for December car crash
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Burleigh County prosecutors have charged a Bismarck man with negligent homicide after they said he killed a Mandan man in a December car crash. Police said evidence shows the vehicle driven by Keith Manchester crossed the center line and collided head-on with Leo Grosz’s. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and Grosz later died.
Mandan man sentenced to 16 years in federal prison
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - A federal judge has re-sentenced a Mandan man to more than 16 years in prison. Judge Daniel Traynor originally sentenced Kyle Johnson in May for charges stemming from an April 2023 officer-involved shooting and drug trafficking. Days later, the sentence was vacated due to unknown conflicts.
Here’s Why You Might Have Seen A Camera Crew In BisMan Today
You might have noticed something strange if you went to lunch at The Walrus or Paddle Trap today. -- A camera crew! If you saw the camera crew, you're probably wondering what the heck they were doing there. BisMan Restaurants Getting A Special Feature. A TV show has been filming...
Summer commencement set for Aug. 2
Adjunct professor and veteran journalist Chuck Haga will address UND’s latest graduates. As many as 535 students are eligible to receive degrees at the University of North Dakota’s summer commencement ceremony starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Chuck Haga,...
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Sheyenne High School
"9 to 5: The Musical" is a vibrant and empowering stage adaptation of the 1980 film, featuring a score by Dolly Parton. This musical brings the story of three determined office workers who band together to overthrow their egotistical, sexist boss with humor, heart, and a catchy soundtrack. The show...
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