Grand Forks

Researchers look at producing rare elements from N.D. coal

June 19, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Researchers are looking at whether it might be possible to recover some of the rare elements used to make magnets for electric motors and cell phones, batteries and other high-tech products from North Dakota's coal seams.

Another suit filed seeking to reinstate UND women’s hockey

June 17, 2022 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Four recent North Dakota high school graduates have filed a discrimination lawsuit seeking to reinstate the University of North Dakota women's ice hockey program, three years after a judge dismissed a similar federal complaint by former Fighting Hawks players.

Woman accused of setting curtain on fire in Minnesota mosque

June 7, 2022 GMT

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. (AP) — A 57-year-old northwestern Minnesota woman is accused of setting a curtain on fire inside a mosque, authorities said Tuesday.

North Dakota legislator set to resign, mum on investigation

By JAMES MacPHERSONMay 31, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's longest-serving state senator declined to comment Tuesday on whether he's the subject of an ongoing investigation following a report that he'd traded scores of text messages with a man jailed on child pornography charges.

North Dakota legislator’s home searched after inmate texts

By JAMES MacPHERSONMay 6, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Police and federal agents in Grand Forks seized video discs and other items from the home of North Dakota’s longest-serving state senator after he had traded scores of text messages with a man jailed on child pornography charges.

Mysterious case of hepatitis diagnosed in North Dakota child

May 5, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota has become the latest in a growing number of states that is investigating a mysterious case of hepatitis in a child where all the usual causes have been ruled out.

Groups from North Dakota, Iowa to co-develop CO2 storage

April 28, 2022 GMT

CENTER, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota-based power cooperative and an Iowa company announced an agreement Thursday to co-develop carbon dioxide storage facilities.

Minnkota Power Cooperative, which operates out of Grand Forks, and Ames, Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions said the CO2 storage facilities would be located in western North Dakota, near the town of Center.

Grand Forks officer breaks arm trying to subdue suspect

March 29, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Grand Forks police officer suffered a broken arm Tuesday during a struggle with a suspect who resisted arrest, authorities said.

Man dies in early morning Grand Forks apartment fire

March 26, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A man has died in an apartment fire Saturday in Grand Forks, authorities said.

KFGO radio reports police, firefighters and paramedics were dispatched to 21 South 4th Street around 4:17 a.m.

Police: Death of Grand Forks man was accidental

March 18, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The death of a man whose body was found behind a Grand Forks nightclub last month has been ruled accidental.

Police say their investigation into the death of 26-year-old Anthony Valdez is complete and that the Grand Forks man died of hypothermia.

Moderate Red River flooding expected as spring thaw nears

By DAVE KOLPACKMarch 10, 2022 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Moderate flooding is expected along the Red River heading into the spring thaw and that would be a happy medium considering the major drought in 2021, weather service officials said Thursday.

North Dakota’s longest-serving active lawmaker to retire

March 8, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — One of the longest serving state lawmakers in the country and a meticulous monitor of the the state's money said Monday he is retiring from the North Dakota Legislature.

UND athletic director signed to 4-year contract extension

March 1, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota athletic director has signed a four-year contract extension, the school announced Tuesday.

Bill Chaves came to the Grand Forks college from Eastern Washington University in 2018.

Grand Forks man faces a dozen charges in home invasion

March 1, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Grand Forks man who was held at bay by two residents during a rural home invasion was charged Tuesday with more than a dozen counts, including simple assault, reckless endangerment and terrorizing.

Man shot by police had scuffled with Grand Forks homeowners

February 28, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man who was shot and injured by two Grand Forks County deputies after pointing a gun at them Sunday had broken into a house and scuffled with two residents.

Deputies shoot, injure man accused of threatening behavior

February 27, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities said two deputies shot and injured a man in Grand Forks Sunday who walked toward them with a gun in his hand and refused commands to drop the weapon.

The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department said deputies were responding to another report shortly before 11:30 a.m.

Nelson lifts North Dakota St. past North Dakota 79-53

February 26, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Grant Nelson posted 17 points and seven rebounds as North Dakota State routed North Dakota 79-53 on Saturday.

Tyree Eady had 10 points for North Dakota State (21-9, 13-5 Summit League).

University of North Dakota offers esports bachelor’s degree

February 25, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota says it will be the first among the state's postsecondary schools to offer a bachelor's degree in competitive gaming.

The State Board of Higher Education recently approved the Bachelor of Science degree in esports at UND.

Grand Forks gives initial nod to Chinese corn milling plant

By JAMES MacPHERSONFebruary 23, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Grand Forks City Council has given initial approval to a Chinese company’s proposed $700 million corn-milling facility that officials say could be the largest private sector investment in the community’s history.

Lindberg carries St. Thomas past North Dakota 84-74

February 22, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Ryan Lindberg scored 14 points, Brooks Allen had 12 points and 11 rebounds, and St. Thomas (Minn.) beat North Dakota 84-74 on Tuesday to snap a 12-game losing streak.

Riley Miller also scored 12 points for the Tommies (9-19, 3-13 Summit League).

Abmas, Thompson lead Oral Roberts past North Dakota 87-73

February 19, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Max Abmas had 18 points to lead five Oral Roberts players in double figures as the Golden Eagles got past North Dakota 87-73 on Saturday. Kareem Thompson added 15 points for the Golden Eagles.

Blizzard conditions close portions of ND, Minnesota roadways

February 18, 2022 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Blizzard conditions have closed portions an interstate and highways in eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota Friday.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has closed Interstate 29 from Fargo to the Canadian border due to blowing snow and near-zero visibility.

Gilyard II carries Kansas City over North Dakota 80-65

February 18, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Evan Gilyard II scored 19 points as Kansas City defeated North Dakota 80-65 on Thursday night. Josiah Allick added 18 points for the Roos, while Marvin Nesbitt Jr. chipped in 17.

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Part of Interstate 29 shut down in northeastern North Dakota

February 1, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials on Tuesday shut down Interstate 29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian border because of blowing snow due to zero visibility and icy roads.

The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for all of eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota counties that border North Dakota.

Human remains found in search for missing Sidney woman

January 27, 2022 GMT

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The search for an eastern Montana woman reported missing in late December was suspended after human remains were found not far from her residence, Richland County authorities said.

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Burgum’s State of the State rescheduled for Fargo Theatre

January 22, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum’s State of the State address has been rescheduled for next month in Fargo.

The Bismarck Tribune reports the second-term Republican governor was to deliver his address this past Wednesday, but he postponed the speech due to laryngitis.

University will end draft work on gender inclusion policy

January 21, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota plans to end its work on a policy for gender inclusion and has no plans to implement it.

The policy that was being drafted required use of a transgender person’s preferred pronouns and the use of locker rooms, bathrooms and other living facilities that align with a person’s gender identity.

Officials: Cigarette ignited fatal fire in Grand Forks

January 18, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A fatal weekend fire in Grand Forks was the result of an accident, according to investigators.

Deputy Fire Marshal Rod Freitag said Tuesday it was caused by improper handling of smoking materials.

Woman dies in weekend house fire in Grand Forks

January 17, 2022 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A weekend house fire in Grand Forks has taken the life of a 40-year-old woman while another person was rescued.

Firefighters were dispatched to the house shortly after 2 a.m.

Univ. of North Dakota leader defends gender inclusion plan

By JAMES MacPHERSONJanuary 15, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The president of the University of North Dakota on Friday defended a proposal that would allow students to use restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, saying the intent is to align the Grand Forks-based school with existing laws and to better protect LGBTQ students from harassment and discrimination.

Partnership will dispose of ammonia plant’s emissions

January 11, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A pipeline operator that plans to transport carbon dioxide to North Dakota for disposal will partner with an ammonia plant developer to pick up its emissions from a Grand Forks facility.

Boardings at 8 commercial airports nearly double in November

January 10, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Passenger traffic at North Dakota's eight commercial airports in November nearly doubled from last year, despite the surging coronavirus.

Year-to-date boardings in November were ahead of 2020 at all eight airports in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake and Jamestown.

Wind chill warning hits North Dakota, northern Minnesota

December 31, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Forecasters warned Friday that negative wind chills could bring dangerously cold weather to North Dakota and parts of Minnesota during the night.

The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning until Saturday, warning that the wind chill temperature could dip as low as 55 F below zero.

Man injured when delivery van struck by train at crossing

December 28, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man suffered serious injuries Tuesday when the delivery van he was driving was struck by a freight train near Grand Forks, in northeastern North Dakota.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the van drove through a grade crossing about 11:30 a.m.

Winter storm smacks North Dakota, Minnesota with ice, snow

December 27, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A winter storm made life in North Dakota and Minnesota tough Monday morning.

The Bismarck Tribune reported the storm dumped 6 inches of snow on Bismarck on Sunday. Authorities closed Interstate 94 between Bismarck and Fargo and Interstate 29 from Grand Forks to the South Dakota border.

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Ex-UND student accused of stealing from COVID-19 relief fund

November 29, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A former University of North Dakota student is accused of stealing more than $330,000 in federal coronavirus relief money, according to federal court documents.

Enroy Duncan allegedly devised a scheme to defraud the government by filing a false application for Paycheck Protection Program funds.

North Dakota wins defensive battle with Illinois State 14-7

November 14, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Quincy Vaughn completed a go-ahead 3-yard scoring pass to Gaven Ziebarth with 4:26 remaining and North Dakota beat Illinois State 14-7 on Saturday.

North Dakota's go-ahead drive started at the ISU 41 with 6:56 remaining and got into the redzone three plays later when Tommy Schuster lobbed it to Brock Boltmann for a diving catch at the 6.

Baldwin’s double-double leads Milwaukee past North Dakota

November 10, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Patrick Baldwin Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Milwaukee defeated North Dakota 75-60 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.

DeAndre Gholston had 14 points and six rebounds for Milwaukee.

North Dakota stages comeback, tops Youngstown State, 24-21

November 6, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tommy Schuster fired a 16-yard touchdown pass to Garett Maag and Otis Weah ran 43 yards for the go-ahead touchdown and North Dakota rallied from 11 down late to beat Youngstown State, 24-21, Saturday in the first meeting between the schools since 1962.

Chinese company picks Grand Forks for manufacturing plant

November 6, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A Chinese company has chosen Grand Forks as the site of a manufacturing facility that city officials said Saturday could be the largest private sector investment in the community's history.

North Dakota uses trick plays to beat Western Illinois 34-10

October 23, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Tommy Schuster threw one touchdown pass and North Dakota added two more scores off trick plays as the Fighting Hawks rolled to a 34-10 victory over Western Illinois on Saturday.

Aerospace school halts flights after student dies in crash

October 19, 2021 GMT

BUXTON, N.D. (AP) — The University of North Dakota’s aerospace school has cancelled all flight activities after a student pilot from Chicago died in a plane crash.

The University of North Dakota plane went down about 8:30 p.m.

Rhode Island man sentenced in North Dakota fentanyl case

October 17, 2021 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Rhode Island man accused by prosecutors of having a “leadership role” an international fentanyl trafficking operation has been sentenced in North Dakota to 33 years in federal prison.

North Dakota man receives life sentence for killing officer

By DAVE KOLPACKOctober 8, 2021 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting his mother and a police officer as authorities tried to serve an eviction notice.

Salamah Pendleton, 43, of Grand Forks, was convicted on two counts of murder for the May 2020 killings of Officer Cody Holte and Lola Moore.

North Dakota State defeats rival Fighting Hawks 16-10

October 2, 2021 GMT

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Quincy Patterson rushed for North Dakota State's only touchdown late in the game and the Bison used that score and three field goals by Jake Reinholz to beat North Dakota 16-10 on Saturday in a Missouri Valley Football Conference opener.

Cold front eases record-breaking heat in North Dakota

September 29, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A cold front moving through the region has eased record-breaking heat this week in North Dakota.

According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday's reading of 100 in Dickinson appears to be the latest in the year that the state has recorded a triple-digit temperature.