Higher Education Board Approves Admission Criteria
Fargo, N.D. (AP) The North Dakota Board of Higher Education is raising admission standards at the state's two research institutions, in an attempt to raise graduation and retention rates without taking...
View Article2 ND Indian Communities Joining Buyback Program
Billings, Mont. (AP) Two North Dakota communities are part of an expanded effort to consolidate tribal lands owned by multiple individuals. The interior secretary says 21 native american communities in...
View ArticleTribal Head To Speed North Dakota Pipeline Talks
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) The new leader of the three affiliated tribes is pledging to speed negotiations on a proposed natural gas pipeline on tribal land in western North Dakota. Oneok Incorporated wants...
View ArticleMultiple injuries in I-29 chain reaction crash in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO-AM) Multiple injuries were reported in a five car pile-up on the northbound lanes of I-29 near the 13th Avenue South interchange in Fargo Thursday night.The injured were transported to...
View ArticleChief recognizes Fargo officer for compassion
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd is recognizing another one of his officers for showing compassion while doing his job.Officer Chris Bergem handled a domestic assault call Thursday where...
View ArticleValley City man charged in violent overnight domestic incident
VALLEY CITY, N.D.D (KFGO-AM) A Valley City man is in jail charged in connection with a violent domestic incident.Joseph Uffelman is accused of assaulting his girlfriend in their Valley City home early...
View ArticleSheriff seeks funding to renew canine program
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KFGO-AM) - The Clay County Commission will be asked next week to approve funding for a canine program for the sheriff's department.Sheriff Bill Bergquist says he needs about $6,000...
View ArticleMapleton residents vote to keep mayor in recall election
MAPLETON, N.D. (KFGO-AM) Eric Hillman, mayor of Mapleton survived a recall vote.  He beat Carlita Dietz with almost two-thirds of the votes in Thursday's special election. City Council Member Ryan...
View ArticleFargo hosting Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Fargo is hosting a Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase this weekend.State Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says more than 150 vendors are expected to have booths with various...
View ArticleCher concerts in Fargo, Sioux Falls canceled
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- Cher concerts in Fargo and Sioux Falls have been canceled along with other remaining dates on the singer's Dress to Kill tour.The 68-year-old singer is continuing to recover from a...
View ArticleObama has lunch with Native American youth from ND
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hours before addressing the nation on immigration on Thursday, President Barack Obama left the White House for lunch.The president and first lady Michelle Obama were taking in a...
View ArticleDiesel fuel shortage spiking prices at the pump
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO-AM) -- While gasoline prices continue to drop, it's just the opposite for diesel fuel. Prices have spiked. Industry sources say in some cases, the increase is more than a dollar...
View ArticleBaseboard heater likely caused Fargo apt. fire
FARGO (KFGO-AM) - Investigators say a baseboard heater was the likely cause of an explosion and fire at a Fargo apartment building last week. The fire at 2709 15th street was put out within minutes and...
View ArticleSouth Dakota State Edges North Dakota 74-72
Brookings, S.D. (AP) Jake Bittle converted a three-point play with five seconds left and South Dakota state held on to beat North Dakota 74-72 on Friday night. Bittle was fouled on the shot, and made...
View ArticleNorth Dakota State tops Kennesaw State 68-55
Fargo, N.D. (AP) Paul Miller had 17 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead North Dakota State to a 68-55 win over Kennesaw State on Friday night. Chris Kading finished with 12 points and four...
View ArticleSt. Cloud State Beats North Dakota 3-1
St. Cloud, Minn. (AP) Jonny Brodzinski scored twice in the third period to lead St. Cloud state to a 3-1 National Collegiate Hockey Conference win over North Dakota on Friday. Brodzinski broke a 1-1...
View ArticleReport: Bird Needs 3-Mile Buffer From Drilling
Billings, Mont. (AP) A government study with significant implications for the U.S. Energy Industry says the breeding grounds of a struggling bird species need a 3-mile or larger buffer from oil and gas...
View ArticleFeds Hosting ND Events For Travel Pass Enrollment
Pembina, N.D. (AP) Federal officials will be hosting events in Fargo and Grand Forks to enroll individuals in the Global Entry Travel Program. The Global Entry Pass lets low-risk travelers bypass the...
View ArticleStenehjem: Higher Ed Board Broke Open Meetings Law
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the board of higher education broke the law when it asked the public to leave an open meeting. The board instructed the public to...
View ArticleFargo crash traps two in car
FARGO (KFGO-AM) - Fargo firefighters were called late Friday night to a crash that trapped two people inside a car. The crash happened south of Main avenue on 2nd Street.The car went off the road and...
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