Tag: Thompson

Two Injured In Crash Near Thompson

Two people were injured in a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon east of Thompson.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a truck driven by 35-year-old Lee Snell of Pueblo, Colorado was northbound on 11th Street NE, south of the intersection of 7th Street NE, and was slowing down to turn left….when it was rear-ended by…
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August 25, 2024 0

Addison Sage Update

Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  Thompson High School’s Addison Sage and her Sanford Under 16 basketball team from Sioux Falls recently competed in a national tournament in Rock Hill, South Carolina. While her team went one and four in the tournament, Sage says she benefited from the experience. We…
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August 7, 2024 0

One Arrested After SWAT Team Sent To Rural Thompson Residence

One man is in custody after the regional SWAT team was called to a property southwest of Thompson, ND.  The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office responded to the home in the 500 block of 15th Street NE around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25 for a report of a suicidal man who was armed with a…
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April 26, 2024 0

Reports of a Crash on I-29 south of Thompson 

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reported that there has been a car accident on I-29 about 1.7 miles south of Thompson and North of Reynolds.  The North Dakota Department of Transportation says that drivers can expect delays and reduced speed. Details about the crash are unknown at this time. R&J News will provide…
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November 16, 2023 0

Thompson School Baby Grand Piano Fundraiser

THOMPSON, ND—The Thompson Schools Music Department is raising money to buy a new baby grand piano for the school’s new addition.  Thompson Music Teacher Justin Uhlir talks about the fundraiser. How much money are they looking to raise with this fundraiser? Uhlir says he’s looking forward to having the new baby grand piano. You can…
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January 18, 2023 0