William Lester has the unique title of 'Superintendent' of the All Seasons Arena at the ND State Fair Center. He started the job when he was only 15 years old.

DEERING, N.D. (KFGO) – An elevator in McHenry County northeast of Minot is a total loss after a fire early Wednesday morning. Kelsey Siegler is the county emergency coordinator. She says the fire at Agritech in Deering started sometime overnight. She was notified around 6 a.m. after crews from several agencies responded.

Ground squirrels have proliferated in Minot, North Dakota's fourth-largest city. They've burrowed everywhere from vacant lots to school grounds, residential areas and the downtown area.

Performer and boutique owner Dakota Chappy is once again taking part in the North Dakota State Fair, offering both nightly entertainment and exclusive merchandise. Chappy

Some of Minot’s elected officials are beginning to call for answers following a near-miss between a B-52 and a commercial plane Friday night in Minot.

Richardson’s ground squirrels are native to North Dakota’s prairie lands, but they’ve thrived in the urban environment where fewer predators can check their growing numbers.

The North Dakota State Fair is saying ‘thank you’ to those who have served, as well as those who are currently serving, and to the families who support them every single day.