North Dakota

A Tennessee grandmother has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Fargo after she was wrongly held in jail for six months over a case of mistaken identity due to an AI mistake.

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Officers responding to a domestic violence call Saturday afternoon ended up uncovering what may be an unreported child death from years ago — with the infant's remains believed to be inside a concrete-filled tote.

Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.

Two families are suing a North Dakota hospital, alleging hospital staff mistakenly switched two baby boys at birth more than 36 years ago.

A North Dakota man who authorities say was the "muscle" for a drug trafficking ring was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a brazen ransom kidnapping in Moorhead, Minn. where the victim was allegedly held over a $6,000 drug debt.

Strong winds and blowing dust in the forecast have led the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to issue an air quality alert for the northwest and west central parts of the state until Friday night.

The Fargo Police Department says it has arrested and charged a 21-year-old man in connection with the disappearance and death of Isadora Wengel.

Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of both North and South Dakota, creating dangerous conditions for drivers on Thursday morning.

A Minnesota man tragically drowned while trying to rescue a dog in the Eszlinger Waterfowl Production Area in North Dakota last week, according to the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office.

Police say they believe the victim and potential suspect knew each other, and could be related to an earlier shooting in the area.

North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.

A powerful tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20, causing significant damage and leading to a rare EF5 classification after new research. Here's what went into the new research that led to the upgraded classification.

A deadly tornado in Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20 has been upgraded to an EF5, marking the first EF5 tornado in the United States in 12 years.

Fargo police announced Wednesday they are investigating a separate violent assault that happened on the same night as two deadly shootings in the city.

Authorities in Fargo say one suspect has been arrested and another is still at large after two shootings early Sunday morning left two people dead, and two others hurt in what is believed to be an ongoing feud.