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Social Distancing: Distanced From Shore

Plus, have you ever seen a painting from a gecko?

  With summer recreation season here, we’ve been looking at ways to get away from it all while social distancing. I’ve been planning a couple camping trips in the next few months, trying to find places off the beaten path. But I don’t think I can beat Deborah, who sent in this video. She calls it her idea of social…

Homeowner detains suspect after break-in

FARGO, ND — Fargo Police get a helping hand from a homeowner in taking a burglary suspect into custody. Police say it began this morning when officers were dispatched to an attempted burglary at Happy Harry’s, 4001 53 Avenue South. Officers found a suspect on camera throwing a rock at the front door. The rock didn’t break the glass and…

Grand Forks Co. Deputy hits SUV with squad car

NEAR GRAND FORKS, N.D. – No one is hurt after a crash involving a Grand Forks County squad car. It happened around 5:15 Monday night at the intersection of 16th Street Northeast and Drews Drive which is three miles west of Grand Forks. The Highway Patrol says 45-year-old Deputy Thomas Inocencio was responding to a call when he turned in…

Local lawmakers reveal their priorities for Minnesota’s 2nd special session

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Democratic State Senator Kent Eken of Twin Valley and State Representative Paul Marquart of Dilworth both say priorities of the second special session are to pass bonding and tax bills. Marquart says a strong bonding bill is beneficial for rural Minnesota in funding flood mitigation and water and sewer projects. Eken voted to rescind Governor Tim…

2020 live horse racing at North Dakota Horse Park is a go

Races begin this Friday and Saturday, and continue next weekend

FARGO, N.D. — If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, live horse racing is a good bet. The races begin this Friday and Saturday at the North Dakota Horse Park in Fargo and will continue next weekend. Event organizers have added hand sanitizing stations across the park, are encouraging people to wear face masks, and ask anyone who’s…

City Commission, Fargo Police revise policy on use of chokeholds

Fargo Police Chief David Todd says clarity during these times is important for officers and the community they serve

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo City Commission votes unanimously in favor of a revision to Fargo Police’s “Response to Resistance” Policy. “It needs to stop,” said Faith Dixon with Black Lives Matter Fargo-Moorhead. “The chokehold is banned in other states, completely banned, and we are still even talking about it.” In light of recent conversations regarding police brutality across the…

Car driven into Alerus Center

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Three people are checked by paramedics after a car drives into the Alerus Center. Grand Forks Police was called at 7:35 on Monday. They say 22-year-old Billy Mutgetsi was driving through the parking lot when his vehicle went over the curb and onto the sidewalk and into the arena. The air bags were deployed and everyone…

Former NDSU, Current LSU LB Cox Named to Bednarik Watch List

Award for Nation's Top Defensive Player

BATON ROUGE, LA — Former North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox is already making waves at his new school inLSU. The senior transfer landed on the Bednarik award watch list for the nation’s best defensive player. Cox transferred to the Tigers in April after three FCS championships and two All-American selections. Last season with the Bison, Cox recorded 258 tackles,…

Minnesota Wild signs Russia star Kirill Kaprizov to 2-year, entry-level contract

Plans to travel with team to Edmonton

MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) On the same day the Minnesota Wild named Dean Evason the full-time head coach, the team announced they’ve signed to prospect Kirill Kaprizov to a two-year, entry-level contract. Kaprizov is expected to travel to the Twin Cities and practice with the team once he clears Covid-19 protocols. He’s also expected to travel with the team to…