Minot, ND mayor Tom Ross resigns after sending lewd video to city attorney

Tom Ross resigned as the mayor of Minot, North Dakota, earlier this week after an investigation revealed he mistakenly sent a lewd video of himself to the city attorney.

Fargo police officer wounded in 2023 shooting ambush returns to service

Fargo Police Officer Tyler Hawes, from Eagan, is back on duty after recovering from a shooting ambush injury sustained in the summer of 2023.

North Dakota woman sentenced for fatally poisoning boyfriend

A North Dakota woman will serve 25 years in prison for the poisoning death of her boyfriend, who authorities say believed he was about to come into a large inheritance and had planned to break up with her.

911 log released on runaway Honda Pilot after trooper stops it with squad car

Details of an incident that saw a Minnesota State Patrol trooper use his cruiser to physically stop a malfunctioning runaway Honda Pilot have been released by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. 

Runaway vehicle stopped using squad car: Dashcam video
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An 18-year-old driving a Honda Pilot in Fargo, North Dakota, wasn't able to stop after the vehicle malfunctioned. The vehicle continued to accelerate, reaching speeds of more than 100 mph before a Minnesota State Trooper was able to catch up to the runaway vehicle. The trooper had to drive in front of the runaway vehicle, and advised the driver to hit the squad car. The trooper then braked and brought the vehicle to a stop. No injuries were reported. Here's the dashcam and body camera video from the Sept. 17, 2024, incident.

K-9 helps Border Patrol sniff out firearm stash in North Dakota

U.S. Border Patrol agents with help from a K-9 found a stash of firearms near a North Dakota port-of-entry earlier this month.

Alexandria bank robbery suspect arrested

The Alexandria Police Department announced the arrest of a man suspected of robbing a Bremer Bank at gunpoint on Thursday. 

USPS audit: Minnesota, North Dakota struggle with delivery times

Audits performed on the USPS in both Minnesota and North Dakota have found deficiencies across several key efficiency factors, causing delayed mail and other issues for residents.

North Dakota lawmaker who used homophobic slurs during DUI arrest has no immediate plans to resign

A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders’ calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving.

North Dakota Republican leaders call on state rep to resign after slurs to police during DUI stop

Republican leaders have called on a North Dakota lawmaker to resign after he lashed out at police with homophobic and anti-migrant remarks during a traffic stop earlier this month in which he was arrested for drunken driving.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Monday after a stronger-than-expected showing fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped get him on the debate stage.

North Dakota State extends new scholarship brought amid worries about Minnesota tuition program

North Dakota State University announced Wednesday that it’s extending a new scholarship brought about due to neighboring Minnesota’s program to cover tuition for income-eligible residents, beginning next year.

North Dakota State makes new scholarship to compete with Minnesota free tuition program

North Dakota State University on Thursday announced a new scholarship program amid higher education leaders’ worries of losing Minnesota students eligible for free tuition in their home state under a new program beginning next year.