Health leaders are reshaping a long-standing North Dakota rural health conference for next summer. Organizers announced this week that the Dakota Conference on Rural Health will be reimagined when it returns June 3-4, 2026, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The conference is an annual gathering for healthcare profes...

Authorities have now identified the woman who died in a house fire south of Horace earlier this week. Law enforcement said the woman found dead in a on Wednesday has been identified as 64-year-old Rebecca Bass. She was discovered inside the home after fire crews were called to the scene Wednesday night, when the homeo...

An Arctic chill is gripping eastern North Dakota, with dangerous cold expected to last into the weekend. The National Weather Service says a Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Jamestown and Stutsman County, with dangerously cold temperatures threatening people, pets, and livestock. Forecasters expect lows near four...

With several winter storms now under our belt, the North Dakota Highway Patrol has taken to social media to promote safe driving as hundreds of roadway incidents have taken place due to unsafe driving conditions. In one of these posts, trooper Chris Pulver issued warnings to drivers ahead of the recent winter storm by ...

A free school meals program could appear on next year's ballot, and North Dakota legislators are sizing up the potential costs. So far, estimates are showing it could cost about $134 million over two years, according to reporting by Michael Achterling of the North Dakota Monitor. The Together for School Meals coalition...

City crews are back at work clearing snow in Jamestown - this time focusing on the downtown district. The City Engineer's Office said crews will will begin/began clearing snow in the downtown business district today at 11 a.m., with work continuing until the area is finished. Drivers are asked to move vehicles from dow...

Managers of North Dakota's Legacy Fund are reviewing whether to put public investment dollars into a long-delayed oil refinery near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The North Dakota Monitor reports a New York investment firm overseeing part of the Legacy Fund is in the early stages of evaluating a ten-million-dollar i...

Authorities in Cass County are investigating a deadly house fire south of Horace. The Cass County Sheriff's Office said a 64-year-old woman died after a house fire south of Horace Wednesday night. Deputies and firefighters were called a little before 7 p.m., after the homeowner returned and found the house full of smok...

Governor Kelly Armstrong announced that significant changes are coming to ND's SNAP benefits, with unhealthy items being banned starting in September 2026. North Dakota is now one of six states with a SNAP food-choice waiver, as the USDA granted its approval under the Make America Healthy Again initiative. Soft drinks,...

The National Weather Service warns of multiple winter weather systems affecting North Dakota starting tonight through the weekend. As snow develops in western ND this afternoon, accumulating snow begins this evening and continues through Thursday night, with areas of freezing rain expected across western and southern r...

Justice Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court, winning about 83% of votes cast by sitting justices and district court judges Wednesday, according to Mary Steurer of the North Dakota Monitor. McEvers defeated Justice Jerod Tufte, who received about 16% of the...

The North Dakota Game & Fish Department is accepting registrations for its next hunting guide and outfitter exam. The department said the exam for prospective guides and outfitters will be January 10 at 1 p.m. at its Bismarck office. Preregistration is open and ends January 2. To qualify as a hunting guide, applica...

Jamestown city crews are beginning snow removal on emergency routes this morning. The City Engineer's Office said snow crews will began clearing emergency routes around 5 a.m., and the work will continue until those routes are finished. Drivers are being asked to move vehicles off all posted emergency corridors this mo...

The National Weather Service warns of very difficult travel conditions today into tonight due to snow-covered roads, reduced visibility, and gusty winds across North Dakota. A high wind warning is in effect for Stutsman County and most of the state until early Wednesday morning, with gusts reaching 50 to 65 miles per h...

The National Weather Service predicts a strong low-pressure system will bring winter weather to the state Tuesday, with a Winter Weather Advisory in place starting midnight tonight. The NWS forecasts freezing rain Tuesday morning across most of North Dakota, with ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch. Very strong ...

Mild temperatures and high winds are heading our way this week, along with more snow. Accumulation from scattered flurries and up to a couple of inches is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday in areas. Temperatures will rise into the 30s today in Stutsman County, with highs above freezing predicted in Jamestown. Above-fr...

Governor Kelly Armstrong has set January 21st as the tentative date for a special legislative session to allocate federal rural health funding, pending confirmation of the state's award. North Dakota applied in November for its share of $50 billion through the Rural Health Transformation Program, according to extensive...

The National Weather Service forecasts near-daily chances for light snow across North Dakota through next week, with multiple systems moving through the region. The first system brings a 40-90% chance of 1 to 2 inches along, south, and west of the Missouri River Friday through Saturday, with up to 4 inches possible in ...

In a stunning turn of events, Fargo Police dismissed murder charges Thursday against Tyrque Jones, the man they pursued for four months as the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Azeem Holmes outside downtown Fargo nightclub District 64 on August 3rd. Jones, 20, was arrested in Minneapolis by a U.S. Mars...

The North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously reversed a district court ruling that suppressed chemical breath test evidence in a criminal vehicular homicide case. The case involves Travis Bell of Fordville, accused of criminal vehicular homicide and criminal vehicular injury in connection with a June 4th crash near Grand...

Energy industry leaders say Tuesday's court ruling striking down North Dakota's carbon storage law creates significant uncertainty for carbon capture projects statewide, despite landowners calling for "just compensation" for the use of their land, according to reporting by Jeff Beach and Jacob Orledge of the ...

The Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning in southeast Jamestown, with all occupants and pets escaping safely. According to the Jamestown Sun, five units and 18 firefighters arrived shortly after 7 a.m. at 506 5th Avenue Southeast after reports of a bedroom fire. Captain Sheldon Mohr tell...

A district court judge ruled Tuesday that North Dakota's carbon storage law is unconstitutional, potentially impacting the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project, according to reporting by Jacob Orledge and Amy Dalrymple from the North Dakota Monitor. Judge Anthony Swain Benson found the law violates property rights ...

Fargo Police announced Wednesday that homicide suspect Tyrque Jones was arrested in Minneapolis, exactly four months after the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Azeem Holmes in downtown Fargo. The 20-year-old was arrested by the U.S. Marshals North Star Task Force in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, December 3 at 12:09...

High wind speeds and decreasing temperatures will cause hazardous cold conditions across southeastern North Dakota. Forecasters at the National Weather Service says temperatures could drop double-digits below zero, with the coldest period on Thursday morning. Wind speeds of up to 25 mph are likely to cause hazardous ...

The National Weather Service of Grand Forks warns gusty north winds and patchy blowing snow could reduce visibility late this evening and overnight, especially in the southern Red River Valley. An active weather pattern will bring snow chances here and there, breezy conditions, and large temperature swings through the ...

North Dakota Game and Fish is seeking information about a whitetail buck found dead southeast of Bismarck--after the close of deer gun season. A landowner discovered the deer in a ditch on Lincoln Road near 249th Street Southeast on the morning of November 30th, according to the release. Game wardens determined the buc...

The Jamestown City Council unanimously approved the 2027-2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan Monday, designating millions of dollars to upcoming road projects, according to extensive reporting by Masaki Ova of the Jamestown Sun. Major 2027 projects include the Business Loop West reconstruction with a new roundab...

A proposal to award about $1.3 million in performance bonuses to 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees took a step forward Tuesday after legality questions were answered. The bonuses reward staff for outperforming their revenue benchmarks by more than $191 million across four state investment funds, including t...

December 1st through 5th is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, and Vision Zero is encouraging families to discuss how aging affects driving with older adults in their lives. Winter is here, meaning dangerous driving conditions are here to cause challenges on the roads. Vision Zero reports 103 people age 65 and older h...

The Jamestown Downtown Association held its 21st Annual Holiday Dazzle Parade Friday evening on First Avenue, featuring 53 float entries, according to the Jamestown Sun. Winners in four categories each received a trophy and $100 cash prize. Victory Christian School's Christmas Train won Most Outstanding Non-Profit/Civi...

Jamestown city crews will begin clearing residential areas tonight following emergency routes, with downtown snow removal scheduled to begin tomorrow night. City officials say residential snow removal will not occur on days when garbage and recycling collections are scheduled in those areas. Downtown Business District ...

The James River Senior Center's building project hit a major fundraising milestone. Executive Director Maureen Wegenke confirmed they've now raised $1 million, half of the a $2 million total capital campaign goal. The new campus project currently under construction in north Jamestown with a price tag totaling about $2....

The North Dakota Highway Patrol released details on a deadly two-vehicle crash in McLean County. Troopers say an 88-year-old Bottineau man died in a Friday evening crash about six miles south of Garrison. The collision happened about 4:55 p.m. at the intersection of Highways 83 and 37, during snowy, windy weather and i...

There's plenty of snow ahead of us in Jamestown, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. Monday should remain cold, but clear, with daytime sunshine giving way to partly cloudy skies giving glimpses of a nearly-full moon to the west. Then comes the snow. The National Weather Service predi...

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers announced he will retire February 28th, 2026, after more than 20 years on the high court. Governor Kelly Armstrong praised Crothers for serving with dedication, fairness, and professionalism, noting his respect for litigants and the separate roles of government branche...

(VIDEO BELOW) Dashcam footage captured by a fire crew near the North Dakota-Minnesota border shows what happens when motorists don't adapt to weather conditions. Despite officials advising drivers not to travel, a pickup truck nearly struck two firefighters during Tuesday's snowstorm. The incident happened just after 4...

The first winter storm of the season caused havoc on the roads Tuesday and Wednesday in North Dakota and Minnesota. Thanksgiving travelers are advised to exercise caution on the roads, even after the worst weather conditions have passed. The onslaught of snow and ice created dangerous driving conditions on many major r...

Road closures and no travel advisories remain in effect this morning across Southeastern North Dakota after a large winter storm swept through the area yesterday. Snow totals topped eight inches in LaMoure and Lisbon, which had the highest reported totals in the state. Edgeley received nearly 7 inches, as did some are...

Near blizzard conditions will persist Tuesday evening across far southeastern North Dakota and the southern Red River Valley, according to the 6 p.m. forecast discussion from the National Weather Service of Grand Forks. Falling and blowing snow will bring winter impacts in Minnesota for locations along and south of Hig...

The North Dakota Highway Patrol shared that a pickup truck hauling a trailer struck a snow plow west of Casselton on Tuesday afternoon at around 2:19 p.m. The truck lost control due to icy conditions, swerving to avoid a semi that had moved over for the snow plow on the side of the road. The driver failed to maneuver, ...

Here are the snowfall reports from the last 12 hours (as of 5pm Tuesday), courtesy of the National Weather Service: 01:30 pm CST - 11/25/2025 4 N Victor, SD 8 03:26 pm CST - 11/25/2025 LaMoure, ND 8 01:00 pm CST - 11/25/2025 Frederick, SD 7 09:00 am CST - 11/25/2025 5 NW Edgeley, ND 6.7 01:00 pm CST - 11/25/2025 4 WSW ...

North Dakota's first winter storm is packing a punch. Icy, snowy road conditions are being seen from the northwest corner of the state, and in the southeast corner, 10 counties are currently under a no travel advisory. These counties are: Stutsman, Barnes, Cass, Logan, LaMoure, Dickey, Ransom, Sargent, and Richland. I-...

A winter storm is moving through North Dakota, with heavy snow impacts causing hazardous driving conditions across the region. The National Weather Service reports 4-8 inches of snow accumulation in the northwestern part of the state, with no travel advisories listed for all roads in the area. Heavy snow and high wind ...

A winter storm warning is in place for parts of North Dakota this week, with impacts arriving with increased holiday travel. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for much of the state from Tuesday night into Wednesday, warning of accumulating snow, gusty winds and reduced visibility. Impacts are exp...

Jamestown Dollars for Scholars has announced a new endowed scholarship honoring Ethan Igl, who passed away from cancer in September 2024 at age 19. The Ethan Igl Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 annually to a Jamestown High School or Jamestown-BJA senior pursuing post-secondary education in engineering, science, ...

The University of Jamestown has had a big year - a $250,000 donation from Unison Bank helped create The Well Coffee Shop inside the UJ's newly opened Reuben and Clarice Liechty Center for Faith and Life. The coffee shop, which opened this fall, sits between Voorhees Chapel and the Badal Nafus Student Union. The space f...

Jamestown Police arrested a man Friday night after what officers allege was a slow-speed pursuit through several parts of the city. Officers say the incident began around 6 p.m. Friday when Stutsman County Dispatch received a report of an SUV swerving and driving in the wrong lane near Sunnyside Trailer Court. A Jamest...

The Jamestown Public Works Committee unanimously recommended approval of the 2027-2030 State Transportation Improvement Plan Thursday, outlining millions in road projects, according to extensive reporting by the Jamestown Sun's Masaki Ova. Major 2027 projects include Business Loop West reconstruction, Highway 52 concre...

The North Dakota Supreme court issued a ruling Friday to uphold the state's abortion ban. The court failed to reach the supermajority needed to overturn the law, reversing a lower court's decision from last fall that decided women had a right to seek an abortion. Three justices found the law unconstitutional-Daniel Cro...